Derrick Simmons
Producer/Director/Actor/Stuntman/Writer/Filmmaker
Biography
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 has added directing, writing and producing to an already impressive resume. Derrick made his feature directorial debut with an Urban, Comedy Romance Film he wrote, produced and plays duo roles titled “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 friends each other.
Mr. Simmons follows his funny romantic comedy film “Jump Offs” with his second feature film titled “Women Do it Better”. The art of cheating is a man's game. These cheaters are good liars and masters of deception in relationships. But when it comes to moves, "Women Do it Better". This movie is about women cheating in relationships. It's show how women are smarter and better players than men.
Derrick 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", "Criminal Intent", "SVU", "Rescue Me" and “Kings”. 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", “The Preacher's Wife", "Booty Call", "A Bronx Tale", "Pooty Tang, "Little Nicky", "Hannibal", "Movin Too Fast", "State Property 2", "Get Rich or Die Tryin", "Inside Man", "Madea's Family Reunion", "Killa Season", "Deja Vu", "Breach", "Daddy's Little Girl", “Ray” where he stunt doubled Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, "Enchanted", “The Perfect Holiday”, “Hancock”, “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” where he stunt doubled for Cedric the Entertainer.
Future films to watch out for, Lee Daniel's “Push”, “Brooklyn to Manhattan”, “The Taking of Pelham 123”, “Brooklyn's Finest”, "Edge of Darkness", "Watching TV with the Red Chinese", "A Couple of Dicks" - playing Tracy Morgan's Stunt Double, "Why Did I Get Married Too" - playing Malik Yoba's Stunt Double, and "Sex and the City 2".
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.....
MEDIA, PUBLICY AND PRESS CONTACT:
Lisa Viering
Personal Assistant to Derrick Simmons
330.990.2610
lisa@derricksimmons.com
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