Jaason Matthew Simmons was born on July 12, 1970 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. He began his acting career in 1993 with a role on the short-lived Australian series “Paradise Beach”.
Simmons’ big break came in 1994 when he was cast as Logan Fowler on the hit TV series “Baywatch”. He played this role for 48 episodes from 1994 to 1997, which brought him international recognition. “Baywatch” was viewed by an estimated billion people across 142 countries during its run.
After leaving “Baywatch” in 1997, Simmons appeared in several independent films and theater productions. Some of his notable film roles include:
- “Nowhere” (1997) directed by Gregg Araki
- “Frankenstein Reborn!” (1998) as Victor
- “The Devil’s Tattoo” (2003) as Vincent
- “Mad Cowgirl” (2006) as Jonathan Hunter
- “Sharknado” (2013) as Baz Hogan
Simmons also continued working in television, with appearances on shows like “Viper” (1997) and the TV movie “This Is How the World Ends” (2000).
To further develop his craft, Simmons returned to stage school after “Baywatch” to study theater and complete his training with renowned acting teacher Sanford Meisner. He has taken on various controversial roles both on stage and screen throughout his career.
In his personal life, Simmons came out as gay in the March 2008 issue of Australian “New Idea” magazine, announcing his engagement to Irish actor John O’Callaghan.
More recently, Simmons has been involved in several projects in pre-production, including:
- A new Australian sci-fi series called “3010” where he will play a futuristic super soldier
- A comedy with British comedian John Cleese
- An Australian drama based on the true life story of underground freestyle fighter Zane Dirani
- A thriller to be shot in Georgia
- Co-hosting an Australian-produced environmental documentary about oceans and consumer impact
Simmons stands at 5’10” (1.78 m) tall. Despite a popular misconception, he is not related to Gene Simmons of KISS fame.
Throughout his career, Jaason Simmons has demonstrated versatility as an actor, taking on diverse roles across film, television, and theater.
While he is still best known for his role on “Baywatch”, he has continued to work steadily in the entertainment industry for decades.
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