Johnny Simmons Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Performance for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in 2012
• Made his screen acting debut in the short film "Then Hereafter" in 2004
• Best known for his role as Brad in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and as Young Neil in "Scott Pilgrim vs․ the World․"
• Appeared in the music video for rapper Drake's song "Hold On, We're Going Home․"
• Played Billiam Willingham in the 2012 remake of "21 Jump Street" as a teenager who makes YouTube videos
• Got his role as Jules Walters in "My Ambition" after he got a casting notice for the lead character, which was misprinted as "Julie Walters," and called the production company to see if they needed a male lead
• Was offered the role of Young Neil in "Scott Pilgrim vs․ the World" after director Edgar Wright messaged him on Facebook and offered him the role