# Extended Interview: J.K. Simmons

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Podcast: [CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cbs-news-sunday-morning-with-jane-pauley-1958)
Published: 2026-07-06T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

J.K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning star of "Whiplash", relishes being a character actor. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his role as a mob leader in the new MGM+ series "The Westies", and recalls the difficult early days of his career – and how an unexpected kindness from an actor friend helped him when he needed it most.

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