(L to R) J. K. Simmons and Titus Welliver star in 'The Westies'. The new crime drama ‘The Westies’, which stars Oscar winner ...

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J.K. Simmons sees the gang leader he plays in "The Westies" as having "mentor-protege" relationships with the young criminals ...

The Oscar-winning "Whiplash" star talks about being a character actor; his new mob series "The Westies"; and the difficult early days of his career – and an unexpected kindness from an actor friend.