Biography:

James Raymond "Jimmi" Simpson (born November 21, 1975) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his work on television, which includes roles in Breakout Kings, Psych, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, House of Cards, My Name Is Earl, and 24. His film credits include White House Down, Date Night, Zodiac, and Herbie: Fully Loaded.

Early life

Simpson was born in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the youngest of three brothers. After graduating from Bloomsburg University (with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre), he acted for four seasons at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.

Career

Simpson made his film debut in the teen comedy Loser (2000), which was followed by guest spots in episodes of NYPD Blue, Cold Case, and Carnivàle, as well as roles in the films D.E.B.S., Herbie: Fully Loaded, Stay Alive, Seraphim Falls, and David Fincher's Zodiac. In 2008, Simpson starred in The Farnsworth Invention on Broadway. His portrayal of Philo T. Farnsworth was described as "superb" by The Chicago Tribune, and earned him a Theatre World Award.

From 2008 to 2009, Simpson appeared as "Lyle the Intern" on The Late Show with David Letterman. During that time, he also appeared in episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, House, and Psych, and had roles in The Invention of Lying and Date Night. Other notable credits include It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, on which Simpson appears frequently as Liam McPoyle, and the A&E series Breakout Kings, where he starred as Lloyd Lowery, a former child prodigy with a penchant for gambling.

Most recently, Simpson was seen in the films Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, The Truth About Emanuel, and White House Down. He appeared on the Netflix political drama series House of Cards.

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