Joseph Simmons
Biography
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.
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Filmography
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self (archive footage)
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2022
as Self - Neighborhood MC / Self - Narrator
ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?
2018
as Self [RUN-DMC]
Jingle Bell Rocks!
2013
as Self
Made in America
2013
as Self
30 Days
2006
as Himself
Run DMC: Forever Kings
2004
as Self
Red Dragon
2002
as Janitor
Run-DMC | Together Forever
2002
as Self
Through the Years of Hip Hop Volume 1 Graffiti Extras
2002
American Rap Stars
2002
as Self
Run DMC: Live at Montreux 2001
2001
Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999
1999
Who's the Man?
1993
as Detective
Tougher Than Leather
1988
as Run
Big Fun in the Big Town
1986
as Self
Krush Groove
1985
as Joseph Simmons
Live Aid
1985
as Self
The Making of Sun City
1985
as Self