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

Saturday Night Live

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Community

Henry Danger

black-ish

Bosch: Legacy

Kung Fu Panda

Alias

All Movies (11)

• Klown Forever2015 · as JR/Battle Cat
• Removal2010 · as Mike (voice)
• Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 22008 · as Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
• Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle2008 · as various
• Kung Fu Panda2008 · as JR Shaw (voice)
• D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary2008 · as Self
• The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'2007 · as Self
• Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny2006 · as Lee
• Tenacious D: Time Fixers2006 · as Time Goblin
• The Anniversary Party2001 · as Party Guest
• Scream, Teen, Scream!1996 · as Jason Reed

All TV Shows (10)

• Bosch: Legacy2022 · as Det. Musso
• I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson2019
• black-ish2014 · as Mr. Sheffield
• Henry Danger2014 · as Ortho's Dad
• NSFW Show2009 · as Self - Guest
• Community2009 · as Inspector Spacetime
• Alias2001 · as Lead CIA Agent
• Tenacious D1997 · as Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · as Vampire
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest