J.K. Simmons has won an Oscar for his incredible portrayal of a terrifying and abusive music teacher in Whiplash, based on a 2013 short film.
But to be honest, the moment was a long time coming.
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Simmons, who was decidedly just creepy enough in Whiplash, has long been known for his incredible acting range, which is evident in the clips below.
Yes, his body of work goes far beyond these five clips, but they truly show an actor who's managed to reinvent himself again and again.
Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson
As newspaper man J. Jonah Jameson, Simmons got to stretch the theatrical muscles in his body. And, boy, was it fun to watch.