J.K. Simmons stars as Mel Fisher in NBC's family comedy "Growing Up Fisher."

Simmons has appeared in diverse projects spanning film, television and the stage. He is known for playing the character J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's "Spider Man" trilogy. Other motion picture credits include "Hidalgo," "The Ladykillers," "The Mexican," "Off the Map," "For Love of the Game," "The Gift," "Thank You for Smoking," "Rendition," "Burn After Reading" and memorably, his portrayal of offbeat, but not deadbeat, father Mac McGuff in the hit comedy "Juno."

Simmons' latest films include "The Words," "The Music Never Stopped," "Jennifer's Body," "Extract," "The Vicious Kind," "I Love You Man," "Beginner's Guide to Endings," "Contraband" and the Academy Award-nominated "Up in the Air." In 2012, he filmed the Steve Jobs biopic "Jobs," as well as Jason Reitman's upcoming film, "Labor Day." Last year, Simmons wrapped shooting Marc Lawrence's film "The Reluctant Professor," opposite Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei, as well as Gillian Raimi's next feature, "Murder of a Cat." Most recently, he filmed the feature "Breakpoint," starring Jeremy Sisto and "Whiplash" opposite Miles Teller.

On the small screen, Simmons played LAPD Assistant Chief Will Pope in TNT's hit series "The Closer." He also played Vern Schillinger on HBO's acclaimed drama "Oz" and had a recurring role as Dr. Emil Skoda on NBC's "Law & Order." He had a guest-starring role on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and a recurring role on TBS' new hit comedy "Men at Work."

Simmons has appeared on the Broadway stage in performances of "Guys and Dolls," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," "A Change in the Heir," "Peter Pan" and "A Few Good Men."