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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1967-12-13 (57 years old)

Place of Birth

Corvallis - Oregon - USA

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

Acting

2022

Bosch: Legacy as Det. Musso

2019

2015

Klown Forever as JR/Battle Cat

2014

Henry Danger as Ortho's Dad
black-ish as Mr. Sheffield

2010

Removal as Mike (voice)

2009

Community as Inspector Spacetime

2008

Kung Fu Panda as JR Shaw (voice)
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 as Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom

2007

2006

2001

The Anniversary Party as Party Guest

1997

Tenacious D as Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member

1996

Scream, Teen, Scream! as Jason Reed

1975

Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest