Jaason Simmons (born 12 July 1970) is an

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actor best known for the role of

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on the TV series ''

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''.

Biography

Early life and career

Born as Jaason Matthew Simmons in

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, he attended '' Warrane Primary School'' as a child and first began acting in 1993 with a role on the short-lived Australian series ''

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''. The following year, he won the role of Logan Fowler on ''Baywatch''. After leaving the series in 1997, Simmons appeared in several theater productions in London and had roles in several independent films including the 1997 film '' Nowhere''. Some of his most recent onscreen appearances have been in the 2006 cult film ''

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'' and in the 2013

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''.

Personal life

Simmons

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as gay in the March 2008 issue of Australian ''

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'' magazine with his fiancé

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actor John O'Callaghan.

Filmography

References

External links

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NY Times filmography
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