Henry Simmons to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Simmons created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Simmons fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in NYPD Blue or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 55, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouHenry

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouHenry was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Henry Simmons was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouHenry”
— @universalObserver, 3 Feb 2026
“Simmons wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 3 Feb 2026

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