The Complex 7: Jocko Sims

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What do Grey’s Anatomy, Lincoln Heights, and Yes, Dear all have in common—we mean, besides being shows we’ve never watched by choice. Jocko Sims, that’s what. Though the up-and-coming actor’s resumé is in its early stages, his role as chauffeur Anthony Adams on the Starz series Crash is finally starting to earn him some much-deserved shine.

With the recent release of his song “Head Up” on iTunes and the approaching finale of Crash (Fridays, 10 p.m.), we decided it was time to sit down with Jocko and ask him some of our favorite questions. His name may evoke images of athletic supporters (pause) and creepy computer characters, but give the man a chance—he’s got a lot to say. Read on for Jocko’s take on Latin women, cowboy outfits, and good girlfriends…

 #1: WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER ONE DEAL-BREAKER FOR A POTENTIAL GIRLFRIEND?

Jocko says: Mistrust. And it goes both ways…if you’re untrustworthy, I don’t want anything to do with you as a girlfriend. Moreover, if we are dating, and you don’t trust me, and I’ve given you no reason to not trust me—I somehow find that even more unattractive. I dated a girl once who questioned me all the time about every move I made, and every word I spoke, so much that I began to question myself. I was often left confused, and angry, and all for nothing. I’ll never do that again!

 #2: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SNEAKER OF ALL TIME?

Jocko says: I had some Coach-brand Chucks a few years ago that I received as a gift. I’ve never gotten so much attention from women over a pair of shoes before or since. Those have to have been my favorite of all time.

 #3: WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Jocko says: This is a downer…and I mean a BIG one. I lost my grandmother in an car accident this past Christmas to a suspect who was running from police on the wrong side of the freeway and crashed into my family head on. I think about her all the time and I miss her. I can’t understand why people do such stupid shit (the suspect also died, along with my aunt; my uncle, as of today, cannot walk or talk). The shock of how my grandmother left hurts me. When I think about it, I often shed tears. I’m pretty sure the last time I cried I was thinking about her.

 #4: IF YOU HAD A WEEK HOLIDAY, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Jocko says: I would definitely spend it somewhere in a Latin country. Puerto Rico, Brazil, Domincan Republic. I love the cultures and the women are blindingly beautiful.

 #5: WHAT HAS TO BE IN YOUR FRIDGE AT ALL TIMES?

Jocko says: How about in my pantry? I have to have Frosted Flakes, and/or Cap’n Crunch.

 #6: WHAT’S THE WORST WAY YOU’VE BROKEN UP WITH SOMEONE?

Jocko says: Yikes. My ex-girlfriend got into an acting school in London while I was at college. When I realized that I wanted to “explore” other options while she was gone, I respectfully ended the relationship before I did anything, which was good. The bad thing is that I ended it over the phone!

 #7: WHAT’S THE MOST EMBARRASSING PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU’VE EVER WORN?

Jocko says: For a job? Some child-like pajamas for a scene in a movie…and it wasn’t a comedy. By choice? A tight suede cowboy outfit to a beach party. Although it was in Texas, it surely was not the right environment to choose to be creative. Here we are 10 years later, and my boys still have not let me hear the end of it.

VIDEO: “Head Up,” Jocko Sims

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