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
Cast Credits
Bosch: Legacy
Character: Det. Musso
TV • 2022
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Character:
TV • 2019
Klown Forever
Character: JR/Battle Cat
MOVIE • 2015
black-ish
Character: Mr. Sheffield
TV • 2014
Henry Danger
Character: Ortho's Dad
TV • 2014
Removal
Character: Mike (voice)
MOVIE • 2010
Community
Character: Inspector Spacetime
TV • 2009
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
Character: Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
MOVIE • 2008
Kung Fu Panda
Character: JR Shaw (voice)
MOVIE • 2008
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Character: Lee
MOVIE • 2006
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
Character: Time Goblin
MOVIE • 2006
Alias
Character: Lead CIA Agent
TV • 2001
The Anniversary Party
Character: Party Guest
MOVIE • 2001
Tenacious D
Character: Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
TV • 1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Character: Vampire
TV • 1997
Scream, Teen, Scream!
Character: Jason Reed
MOVIE • 1996
Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
TV • 1975