JR Reed

Acting

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 22

Movies (12)

Klown Forever
2015
JR/Battle Cat
Removal
2010
Mike (voice)
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
2008
Lee / Satan / The Metal / The Mushroom
Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle
2008
various
Kung Fu Panda
2008
JR Shaw (voice)
D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary
2008
Self
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
2007
Self
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
Lee
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
2006
Time Goblin
The Anniversary Party
2001
Party Guest
Scream, Teen, Scream!
1996
Jason Reed
Sleeper Hold
Mitch

Shows (10)

Bosch: Legacy
2022
Det. Musso
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
2019
black-ish
2014
Mr. Sheffield
Henry Danger
2014
Ortho's Dad
NSFW Show
2009
Self - Guest
Community
2009
Inspector Spacetime
Alias
2001
Lead CIA Agent
Tenacious D
1997
Lee / Jesus Ranch Cult Member
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Vampire
Saturday Night Live
1975
Metal Monster (uncredited)