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JR Reed

JR Reed

Acting1967Corvallis - Oregon - USA

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.

Acting History

2022
Bosch: Legacy
TVas Det. Musso1 eps
2016
black-ish
TVas Mr. Sheffield1 eps
2015
Klown Forever
as JR/Battle Cat
2014
Henry Danger
TVas Ortho's Dad1 eps
2013
Community
TVas Inspector Spacetime1 eps
2010
Removal
as Mike (voice)
2008
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
as Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
Kung Fu Panda
as JR Shaw (voice)
2005
Alias
TVas Lead CIA Agent1 eps
2001
The Anniversary Party
as Party Guest
1999
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TVas Vampire1 eps
1997
Tenacious D
TVas Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
1996
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Musical Guest

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12/13/1967(58 years old)
Place of Birth
Corvallis - Oregon - USA