Jimmi Simpson

Jimmi Simpson is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre, spanning a career of over two decades. After making his film debut in the 2000 teen comedy Loser, Jimmi Simpson quickly established himself as a versatile actor across film, television, and theatre. His early screen career included appearances in acclaimed series such as 24, NYPD Blue, and Cold Case, alongside a memorable recurring role as Liam McPoyle in FX’s long-running hit It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a character he portrayed from 2005 through 2023. Prior to his screen work, Simpson honed his craft, earning a Bachelor of Arts in theater from Bloomsburg University and performing for four seasons at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Simpson’s career progressed significantly with his Broadway debut in 2008, starring as Philo Farnsworth in Aaron Sorkin’s The Farnsworth Invention, a performance for which he earned a coveted Theatre World Award the same year. His television presence expanded with multi-season roles in USA Network’s Psych (2009–2013) and a main role as Dr. Lloyd Lowery in the A&E crime drama Breakout Kings (2011–2012). He further gained industry recognition for his recurring role as Gavin Orsay in the acclaimed Netflix political drama House of Cards from 2014 to 2015, receiving two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2015 and 2016.

In 2024, he took on a main role as Ryan Holder in Apple TV+’s thrilling sci-fi series Dark Matter. Further demonstrating his multifaceted talents, Simpson is also credited as a writer for the upcoming horror comedy feature film Slay, currently in post-production.