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Joseph Simmons

Joseph Simmons

Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C., and a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York. He is the younger brother of Daniel "Danny" Simmons, Jr. and Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Records. He found new popularity in 2005 with his family MTV reality show Run's House. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Simmons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 • Self (archive footage)
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2022 • Self - Neighborhood MC / Self - Narrator
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
2018 • Self [RUN-DMC]
Jingle Bell Rocks!
Jingle Bell Rocks!
2013 • Self
Made in America
Made in America
2013 • Self
30 Days
30 Days
2006 • Himself
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Run DMC: Forever Kings
2004 • Self
Red Dragon
Red Dragon
2002 • Janitor

Full filmography

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2022 • Self - Neighborhood MC / Self - Narrator
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30 Days
30 Days
2006 • Himself
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Red Dragon
Red Dragon
2002 • Janitor
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Who's the Man?
Who's the Man?
1993 • Detective
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Krush Groove
Krush Groove
1985 • Joseph Simmons
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Live Aid
Live Aid
1985 • Self
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Joseph Simmons – Biography, Known For & Filmography