Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons recently was nominated for a second Academy Award this year. The fan-favorite Spider-Man actor has been in both superhero blockbusters and charming indies to a total of 100 film credits, so far, with no signs of stopping.

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With a career spanning so many films, it could be a challenge to find Simmons’ best roles. Luckily, Letterboxd keeps track of an actor’s greatest films organized by popularity and rating. The site is a great resource to use for the best movie marathon of the actor.

True Grit (2010) - 3.7/5 - Stream On Netflix

Poster with the main characters from True Grit

A teenage girl hires a U.S. Marshall to help search for her father’s killer. This is True Grit, and J.K. Simmons voices a lawyer in the ensemble cast of this Western road movie. True Grit is known as one of the few Westerns nominated for Best Picture.

The movie is beloved by fans who rate it highly because of how authentic it is as a Western due to its dialogue and strong performances, especially a fierce Hailee Steinfeld. J.K. Simmons took on a small role for the Coen brothers as the voice of an unseen lawyer after starring in their previous films, The Ladykillers and Burn After Reading.

Juno (2007) - 3.7/5 - Stream On Hulu

JK simmons looking surprised on the couch in Juno.

Juno is about the quirky teenager, Juno MacGuff, who becomes pregnant after one night with her best friend. J.K. Simmons stars as Juno’s father in this coming-of-age film.

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Reviewers praise the film for its humorous and offbeat comedy, as well as Elliot Page’s lived-in, old soul performance as someone trying to figure themselves out before giving birth. Simmons was well-received in his role as Juno's father, a man who takes his daughter's pregnancy in stride with humor and total support. Juno ended up becoming one of the most iconic roles for Simmons who became recognized as a strong force of a commendable actor.

Zootopia (2016) - 3.7/5 - Stream On Disney+

Mayor Lionheart speaking into a mic in Zootopia

J.K. Simmons lends his voice as Mayor Lionheart in the animated film Zootopia, about a rabbit who wants to become a police officer in a sprawling world filled with all kinds of animals, including ones with villainous intentions.

Fans of the film praise it for its inventive animation and world-building, as well as an engaging storyline that created one of the most praised buddy-cop relationships in movie history. Zootopia's hilarious quotes are another reason fans love this film, making it fun for viewers of all ages.

Spider-Man (2002) - 3.7/5 - Stream On Amazon Prime

J Jonah Jameson on the phone in Spider-Man

J.K. Simmons is well known primarily for his role as J. Jonah Jameson in the original Spider-Man trilogy, which finds Spider-Man coming into his own as he battles the Green Goblin. His role is as Peter Parker’s editor and constant foil to Spider-Man.

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The original Spider-Man is a hit with fans of the original film who praise it for Tobey Maguire’s performance as the original Spider-Man and his chemistry with other characters including Simmons’ humorous if frustrating Jameson. If Juno was when audiences appreciated Simmons for his balancing of dramatic and comedic abilities, then Spider-Man is where audiences first recognized the actor for his comedic timing.

Palm Springs (2020) - 3.8/5 - Stream On Hulu

JK Simmons laughing in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is like the Groundhog Day of Southern California starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as a pair of wedding guests who get stuck in a time loop. J.K. Simmons stars as another man stuck in the time loop who hunts down Samberg's character any chance he gets.

Viewers of the film have stated how much they love the movie because of the chemistry between Samberg and Milioti, as well as the clever dialogue and comedic antics the pair get up to. Simmons has a pivotal role in Palm Springs as a character who adds a poignant quality to the film. Although a supporting role, Simmons took on the film because of his great relationship with Andy Samberg after starring together in I Love You, Man.

Spider-Man 2 (2004) - 3.8/5 - Stream On Amazon Prime

J. Jonah Jameson with his hands on his hips in Spider-Man 2

J.K. Simmons reprises his role as J. Jonah Jameson in the sequel to the original Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2. The sequel focuses on Spider-Man contemplating whether to continue being the web-slinger as he battles Doc Ock.

Fans of the sequel praise the film for the chemistry between Mary Jane and Spider-Man, as well as the darker themes explored through clever fight scenes that border on horror. Simmons finds a way to balance out those darker themes in Spider-Man 2, which the actor recalls as some of the greatest moments of his career, having always wanted to work on a superhero franchise.

La La Land (2016) - 3.9/5 - Stream On Hulu

Sebastian talking to the restaurant manager in La La Land

La La Land is a movie for those who dream. The film is about Emma Stone’s Mia and Ryan Gosling’s Sebastian as they fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. J.K. Simmons has a cameo as Sebastian’s boss at a restaurant.

Reviewers of the film praised the musical for its wistful music, outstanding visuals, and performances given by Stone and Gosling, the former winning the Best Actress Oscar. La La Land is full of emotional quotes and Simmons delivers a few of these.

Klaus (2019) - 4.1/5 - Stream On Netflix

Characters from Netflix's Klaus

Santa Claus has an origin story and that would be Klaus, a film that tracks a postal worker as he befriends and learns about a skilled toy carpenter named Klaus. J.K. Simmons voices the legendary Christmas icon in this animated movie.

Viewers of the film have lauded it for its beautiful and engrossing animation, as well as offering a new take on Santa Claus’ beginnings. It’s been stated as a magical film that makes anyone watching a believer. What's most interesting about this iteration of the classic story is that Klaus is a bit curmudgeonly, which stays faithful to Simmons' typical brand of gruff acting.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - 4.2/5 - Stream On Amazon Prime

JJ Jameson talking to the camera in No Way Home

What’s a character from the original Spider-Man movies doing in a remake? It turns out that J. Jonah Jameson also exists within Tom Holland’s Spider-Man universe as a blogger instead of a newspaper editor.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is highly rated by fans who praise the film for its content, which found all three Spider-Men coming together to fight off their various antagonists to save the multiverse. In the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, Simmons had to fight for his inclusion in the films taking on a new iteration of J. Jonah Jameson. And it was a good thing too, because besides the original Spider-Men making appearances, Simmons' Jameson is a vital part of Spider-Man canon.

Whiplash (2014) - 4.4/5 - Stream On Hulu

Terrence Fletcher conducts in Whiplash

It turns out J.K. Simmon’s highest-rated film is also the one he won an Oscar for, and this is Whiplash. Starring Miles Teller as an aspiring drummer, Whiplash finds the actor under the harsh tutelage of Simmons’ instructor, Terence Fletcher, who demands nothing short of perfection.

Reviewers of the film have praised the film for its tense energy that is expertly crafted to the rhythm of a drum, as well as Simmons’ portrayal as one of the most fearsome teachers to ever exist. Simmons originally starred in a short film version of Whiplash for Damien Chazelle, helping the film get turned into a feature-length adaptation. Simmons' truly ensured his Oscar win from start to finish by championing this new classic of a film.

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