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The career of Derrick Simmons began as many do, a dream to become an icon in the entertainment industry. This ambitious kid from Queens, New York wanted to be an Entertainer since the age of 10yrs old. He attended Harbor JHS of Performing Arts in Harlem and Talent Unlimited where he majored in drama. An agent saw him in a showcase and sent him out on his first audition. He booked it. (National Burger King commercial) That was just the beginning. Besides acting, stunts and music, he is now adding directing, writing and producing to an already impressive resume. He has recently directed a few music videos. Derrick is excited about making his feature directorial debut with an Urban, Comedy Romance Film he wrote, produced and plays duo roles called “JUMP OFFS”. The movie's about 5 Players with different types of game JUMPING from relationship to relationship, until sex, lies and betrayal turns 2 against each other. "JUMP OFFS 2" goes in production in the near future.

Mr. Simmons is well respected and well-known in the Acting and Stunts community. His performance as 'Billie Keane' on HBO's gritty prison drama "OZ" was a strong statement of his undeniable talent.

In addition to his growing list work on critically acclaimed television programs such as "The Wire", " Third Watch", "Law & Order", "Hack", "The Sopranos", "New York Undercover", "Homicide", "All My Children", "One Life to Live", "Law & Order", "Criminal Intent", "SVU", "Rescue Me", "6 Degrees" and "Conviction" Derrick can be seen in feature films such as "Paper Soldiers", "Paid in Full", Tyler Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", "In Too Deep", "Empire", "Music of the Heart", "The Preacher's Wife", "Booty Call", "A Bronx Tale", "Pooty Tang, "Little Nicky", "Hannibal", Kevin Smith's "Dogma", "Lost in Plainview", "State Property 2", "Get Rich or Die Tryin", "Inside Man", "Madea's Family Reunion", "Freedomland", "Killa Season", "Find me Guilty", "Just My Luck", "World Trade Center", "Deja Vu", "School of Scoundrels", "Breach", "Daddys Little Girl", “Shooter” , “Reign Over Me” and “Ray” where he stunt doubled Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles.

Future films to watch out for, "JUMP OFFS", "Across the Universe", "Spinning Like Butter", "The Hoax", "The Visiting", "We Own the Night", "Day Zero", "Enchanted", "The Better Man" with Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer and James Earl Jones. Also keep an eye for Ridley Scott's "American Gangster" with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Derrick plays Taxi Cop#1.

Derrick is blessed with a wide range of talents and a winning personality. His hard work and dedication will make him one of the entertainment industry's most versatile innovators. If his past achievements in the world of entertainment are any indication, Derrick Simmons will have no problem fulfilling his true destiny... Stardom.