Early Life
Simmons was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Patricia (née Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a college professor. He has a brother, David (a singer-songwriter), and a sister, Elizabeth. He was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and Missoula, Montana, and attended the University of Montana. Simmons was a member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
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