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J.K. Simmons' road to the Oscars

During the past 30 years actor J.K. Simmons has quietly carved out a very remarkable career. But in the new film "Whiplash," Simmons may have found the role of a lifetime as an intimidating, fearsome music professor. He's already won numerous awards for the role, and may just take home an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. John Blackstone pays a visit with Simmons to talk about his long and winding road to the Oscars.
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