7.3
Movie
Acting
JR Reed
- Born
- (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Corvallis - Oregon - USA
- Credits
- 22 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
8.0
TV
Community
8.1
TV
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
6.8
Movie
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
8.3
TV
Henry Danger
6.8
TV
Alias
7.1
TV
black-ish
7.9
TV
Bosch: Legacy
7.0
TV
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
5.6
Movie
The Anniversary Party
5.8
Movie
Klown Forever
7.2
TV
Tenacious D
5.4
Movie
Removal
6.1
Movie
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
4.0
Movie
Scream, Teen, Scream!
7.3
Movie
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
Movie
Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle
Movie
Sleeper Hold
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Sleeper Hold Film | Mitch |
| 2022 | Bosch: Legacy TV | Det. Musso (1 ep) |
| 2019 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson TV | (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Klown Forever Film | JR/Battle Cat |
| 2014 | black-ish TV | Mr. Sheffield (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Henry Danger TV | Ortho's Dad (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Removal Film | Mike (voice) |
| 2009 | NSFW Show TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Community TV | Inspector Spacetime (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 Film | Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom |
| 2008 | Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle Film | various |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda Film | JR Shaw (voice) |
| 2008 | D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary Film | Self |
| 2007 | The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' Film | Self |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Film | Lee |
| 2006 | Tenacious D: Time Fixers Film | Time Goblin |
| 2001 | Alias TV | Lead CIA Agent (1 ep) |
| 2001 | The Anniversary Party Film | Party Guest |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV | Vampire (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Scream, Teen, Scream! Film | Jason Reed |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Metal Monster (uncredited) (1 ep) |