Jimmi Simpson

Birth Name:

James Raymond Simpson

Birth Place:

Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Studied theater at Bloomsburg University
He got interested in acting when he starred as John Hinckley in a high school production of "Assassins․"
Started out acting at the Williamstown Theatre Festival
Quote: "(On "The Farnsworth Invention") "When I read the script, I freaked out at how good it was․ When I was asked to read it, I freaked out that they were considering me․ Then, when I got the part, I freaked out because I didn't know how I was going to do it․""
Quote: "Alone or with someone, love is feeling how you'd once dreamed of feeling but never dared to imagine was possible․"
He turned down a role in the film "Live Free or Die Hard․"
Is an avid skateboarder

2013Ashland Independent Film Award - Best Acting Ensemble: Feature:Winner
2015Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018BAFTA TV Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actor:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2023Independent Spirit Award - Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series:Winner

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