Timothy Simons

Birth Name:

Timothy C. Simons

Birth Place:

Readfield, Maine, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in theater
Before becoming involved with television, he worked at a children's theater in Kentucky
Moved to Los Angeles in 2008 with his wife, Annie, to find work as an actor despite having no jobs or contacts lined up in the city
Trained in improvisation at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles
Quote: "[on playing the detestable Jonah Ryan in "Veep"] "I think one of the joys of playing a character like that is that you're not bound by human decency in any way․ If somebody's uncomfortable, you can just ignore it․""
Quote: "[on moving to Chicago] "I had an impatience about it, I didn't want to go to New York and wait around․ I just wanted to start working․""
Best known for playing Jonah Ryan in "Veep" and Malcolm in "The Interview․"
Got his role in "Veep" after a casting director noticed him from a commercial

2013INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2016INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2017OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2025Gotham TV Award - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2026Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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