JR Reed
Acting • Born 1967-12-13
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
18 credits
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Movie • 2006
Lee
Kung Fu Panda
Movie • 2008
JR Shaw (voice)
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Movie • 2007
Self
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
Movie • 2008
Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
Scream, Teen, Scream!
Movie • 1996
Jason Reed
Removal
Movie • 2010
Mike (voice)
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
Movie • 2006
Time Goblin
The Anniversary Party
Movie • 2001
Party Guest
Klown Forever
Movie • 2015
JR/Battle Cat
Community
TV • 2009
Inspector Spacetime
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
TV • 2019
Bosch: Legacy
TV • 2022
Det. Musso
Henry Danger
TV • 2014
Ortho's Dad
black-ish
TV • 2014
Mr. Sheffield
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV • 1997
Vampire
Tenacious D
TV • 1997
Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
Alias
TV • 2001
Lead CIA Agent