Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 13, 1967
Place of Birth:
Corvallis - Oregon - USA
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JR Reed
Biography
JR Reed (born December 13, 1967 ; Jason William Reed) is an American character actor and singer, originally from Corvallis, Oregon. He is best known for his roles as "Lee" with American rock band Tenacious D, mainly in their television series and in their 2006 film The Pick of Destiny, as well as featuring at live concerts. He would also form the band Trainwreck with Kyle Gass in 2002 alongside Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass, performing as the lead singer. Trainwreck broke up in 2010, though reformed in 2018. Outside of these appearances, Reed mainly features in sporadic television, web-series and film appearances, as well as in commercial work.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Klown Forever | JR/Battle Cat |
| 2010 | Removal | Mike (voice) |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda | JR Shaw (voice) |
| 2008 | Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 | Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom |
| 2007 | The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' | Self |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Lee |
| 2006 | Tenacious D: Time Fixers | Time Goblin |
| 2001 | The Anniversary Party | Party Guest |
| 1996 | Scream, Teen, Scream! | Jason Reed |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bosch: Legacy | Det. Musso |
| 2019 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | |
| 2014 | Henry Danger | Ortho's Dad |
| 2014 | black-ish | Mr. Sheffield |
| 2009 | Community | Inspector Spacetime |
| 2001 | Alias | Lead CIA Agent |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Vampire |
| 1997 | Tenacious D | Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |