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