Acting · Corvallis - Oregon - USA · Born December 13, 1967
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.
TVBosch: Legacy
2022
as Det. Musso
TVI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
2019
MovieKlown Forever
2015
as JR/Battle Cat
TVblack-ish
2014
as Mr. Sheffield
TVHenry Danger
2014
as Ortho's Dad
MovieRemoval
2010
as Mike (voice)
TVNSFW Show
2009
as Self - Guest
TVCommunity
2009
as Inspector Spacetime
MovieTenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
2008
as Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
MovieTenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle
2008
as various
MovieKung Fu Panda
2008
as JR Shaw (voice)
MovieD Tour: A Tenacious Documentary
2008
as Self
MovieThe Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
2007
as Self
MovieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Lee
MovieTenacious D: Time Fixers
2006
as Time Goblin
TVAlias
2001
as Lead CIA Agent
MovieThe Anniversary Party
2001
as Party Guest
TVTenacious D
1997
as Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
TVBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Vampire
MovieScream, Teen, Scream!
1996
as Jason Reed
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Metal Monster (uncredited)
MovieSleeper Hold
as Mitch
