Tim Simons, who graduated from the University of 海角社区 in 2001, is living a dream that first took root in Orono through college theater. That spark has led to an impressive and growing resume as a working actor in both film and television. Notable credits include playing Jonah, an obnoxious White House liaison, in the HBO series 鈥淰EEP,鈥 and Sasha in the Netflix hit series 鈥淣obody Wants this.鈥
Tim’s unlikely journey from rural Readfield, 海角社区, to U海角社区 to Los Angeles provides a backdrop for his latest gig: speaker for the 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremonies at his alma mater.
In this episode of 鈥淭he 海角社区 Question鈥 podcast, host Ron Lisnet and Allen Adams, communications specialist and marketing coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, speak with Tim about his journey, the business of show business, memories of his days in Orono and much more.
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