Movies (Acting Roles)
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Joseph Simmons was 58 in The Hip Hop Nutcracker as 'Neighborhood MC / Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2022
Jingle Bell Rocks!
Joseph Simmons was 49 in Jingle Bell Rocks! as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013
Made in America
Joseph Simmons was 48 in Made in America as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013
30 Days
Joseph Simmons was 41 in 30 Days as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Joseph Simmons was 39 in Run DMC: Forever Kings as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004
Red Dragon
Joseph Simmons was 37 in Red Dragon as 'Janitor'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002
American Rap Stars
Joseph Simmons was 37 in American Rap Stars as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Who's the Man?
Joseph Simmons was 28 in Who's the Man? as 'Detective'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1993
Tougher Than Leather
Joseph Simmons was 23 in Tougher Than Leather as 'Run'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1988
Krush Groove
Joseph Simmons was 20 in Krush Groove as 'Joseph Simmons'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985
Live Aid
Joseph Simmons was 20 in Live Aid as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
The Making of Sun City
Joseph Simmons was 20 in The Making of Sun City as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1985
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Joseph Simmons was 61+ in Sean Combs: The Reckoning as 'Self (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2025
Death by Fame
Joseph Simmons was 58+ in Death by Fame as 'Self [RUN-D.M.C] (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 2023
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Joseph Simmons was 57+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Rev Run'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Payback
Joseph Simmons was 57+ in Payback as 'Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 2022
Tamron Hall
Joseph Simmons was 54+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Joseph Simmons was 54+ in Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? as 'Reverend Run (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 27 2019
All About the Washingtons
Joseph Simmons was 53+ in All About the Washingtons as 'Joey Washington'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 10 2018
The Last O.G.
Joseph Simmons was 53+ in The Last O.G. as '90s DJ'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 2018
Great News
Joseph Simmons was 52+ in Great News as 'Rev Run'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 2017
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Joseph Simmons was 42+ in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives as 'Self (as "Rev. Run")'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 23 2007
Hip Hop Honors
Joseph Simmons was 39+ in Hip Hop Honors TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2004
Grounded for Life
Joseph Simmons was 36+ in Grounded for Life as 'Run'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001
TRL
Joseph Simmons was 33+ in TRL TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
The View
Joseph Simmons was 32+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Yo! MTV Raps
Joseph Simmons was 23+ in Yo! MTV Raps as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Joseph Simmons was 23+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
WWF Wrestling Challenge
Joseph Simmons was 21+ in WWF Wrestling Challenge as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
MTV Video Music Awards
Joseph Simmons was 19+ in MTV Video Music Awards as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Graffiti Rock
Joseph Simmons was 19+ in Graffiti Rock as 'Run'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 29 1984
Reading Rainbow
Joseph Simmons was 18+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Self (as Run)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
The Grammys
Joseph Simmons was 0+ in The Grammys as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959
