Jonathan James Simmons was born November 28, 1986 in Montgomery, Alabama, to Cindy and Ben Simmons. He was raised in Dallas, Texas.
His first film in Los Angeles was entitled "My Ambition". When casting
notices went out, there was a misprint stating that the production was
looking for a lead female to play Julie Walters. He contacted the
production office in hopes they would have a part for a male and was
asked to audition for the lead. Producers cast him on the spot and
never bothered to rerun the correct casting notice, which in turn, got
him his first manager.
His big break came on only his second feature film audition,
Evan Almighty (2007), in which he played Dylan Baxter, opposite Steve Carell and Lauren Graham. Since then, he has had major roles in many Hollywood films, including
Hotel for Dogs (2009),
Jennifer's Body (2009),
21 Jump Street (2012),
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), and
The To-Do List (2013).
Is It Time?(2026)as Nathan Thompson
Bad Man(2025)as Sam Evans
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off(2023)as Young Neil
Sing Sing(2023)as Prisoner
Whiplash(2014)
Made in Hollywood(2005)as Self
Journey to Sundance(2014)as Self
The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards(2013)as Self
The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'(2010)as Self
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards(2010)as Self - Audience Member
Jennifer's Body: Deleted Scenes(2009)as Chip Dove
