JR Reed
Born: 1967-12-13 in Corvallis - Oregon - USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2022
- Bosch: Legacy as Det. Musso
2015
- Klown Forever as JR/Battle Cat
2014
- Henry Danger as Ortho's Dad
- black-ish as Mr. Sheffield
2010
- Removal as Mike (voice)
2008
- Kung Fu Panda as JR Shaw (voice)
- Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 as Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
- D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary as Self
- Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle as various
2007
2006
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny as Lee
- Tenacious D: Time Fixers as Time Goblin
2001
- Alias as Lead CIA Agent
- The Anniversary Party as Party Guest
1997
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Vampire
- Tenacious D as Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
1996
- Scream, Teen, Scream! as Jason Reed
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest