| Jason Reed | |
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Jason performing live with Tenacious D |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Lee Darryl Lee Donald |
| Born | December 13, 1967 in Corvallis, Oregon |
| Genres | Comedy Rock |
| Occupations | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 1994 - Present |
| Associated acts | Tenacious D Trainwreck |
| Website | www.twreck.net www.tenaciousd.com |
Jason "JR" Reed (also known by the name of his signature character, Lee), is an American actor and musician, originally from Corvallis, Oregon. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV where he graduated from Bonanza High School. He is best known for his association with the comedy rock band Tenacious D.[1]
Reed is best known for his character Lee from Tenacious D's HBO series in the episode The Fan and feature film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Aside from his onscreen role as the band's biggest fan, he is also the band's lead roadie. The song Lee from Tenacious D's first album is about Reed's character.
Jason Reed also appears on stage during the Tenacious D tours. He plays the characters "Lee", "The Devil", "The Metal", "A Mushroom", "Spider-Man" and a Police car.
Reed appeared onstage with the band on the December 2, 2006 episode of Saturday Night Live as "The Metal" during their song The Metal from The Pick of Destiny.
Reed also performed in the band Trainwreck along with Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass.
Reed also played his roles with Tenacious D in Blizzcon 2010 closing ceremony.
Reed was featured in 'Time Fixers' as the 'Time Goblin'.
Reed's film and television credits include a 1999 appearance on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (episode Choices) as a Vamp Guard and a 1996 independent film, The Shot[2] He recently was in a commercials for McDonald's Filet-o-Fish and Planter's Nuts. Reed also performs in Muscle Milk's Thanksgiving viral music video "Sexy Pilgrim".[3]
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