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• Debuted on film after inquiring about a misprinted casting notice for a female lead in a short film called My Ambition (2006). After auditioning, Simmons was cast on the spot and the directors never re-ran the notice with a correction.
• Won the role of Chip Dove in Jennifer's Body despite stiff competition from actor Bo Barrett.
• Was offered the role as Young Neil in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World over Facebook.
• Played Andrew in the short film version of Whiplash, which preceded the feature-length version.
• Has stated an interest in founding a charity which provides for the homeless.