10 Surprising J K Simmons facts

J.K. Simmons is a talented musician and is a member of the band Cowboy Cadillac.

Simmons is a skilled voice actor and has lent his voice to "The Legend of Korra," "Justice League,"

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Simmons is also an accomplished narrator and has narrated a number of audiobooks.

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Simmons is a fan of baseball and is a vocal supporter of the Detroit Tigers.

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Simmons has a twin brother named David Simmons, who is also an actor.

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Simmons is a trained opera singer and has performed in several operas throughout his career.

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Simmons is a vegetarian and has been involved in animal rights campaigns.

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Simmons is a skilled cook and enjoys experimenting with different cuisines in the kitchen.

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