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Over a career spanning more than 30 years, J.K. Simmons has become one of the most recognized supporting actors in show business, playing dozens of gruff or kindly men. He drew even more attention and job offers after winning an Oscar for his portrayal of a tyrannical conductor in the 2014 movie “Whiplash.”
Now, riding a career surge at age 63, he is not only starring in one of his first leading roles, he’s doing double duty.
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