Lee Reherman
| Lee Reherman | |
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| Occupation | actor, television host |
Lee Reherman is an American actor, appearing in television and film and hosting television reality shows.
Early life
Reherman attended Cornell University, where he played football as an offensive lineman.[1] Following his graduation with a B.S. in 1988, he attended the Miami Dolphins training camp trying out for the team's offensive line, but did not make the team.[1][2][3] Thereafter, he earned his MBA at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He was pursuing his PhD when he left to begin his television and film career.
Professional career
In 1992, Reherman made his first professional acting appearance as an unnamed football player in the television show Columbo. The following year, he had a small named part in the film Last Action Hero, but began creating a name when he joined the American Gladiators television show as "Hawk".[3] He remained with the show until its cancelation in 1996, also appearing from 1995 to 1996 in the spin-off International Gladiators 1. Through this time and after, he continued with small spots in television programs and television hosting roles, including a recurring position with the American Veterans Awards on the History Channel.
In 2007, Reherman became the regular host of Hot Rod TV and Forza Motorsport Showdown on the television network Speed. He hosted Forza Motorsport Showdown for one season, while his work with Hot Rod TV is ongoing. He has also hosted the series Battle of the Supercars (2010) (Speed), Off-Road Overhaul (2011-2012) (Outdoor Channel), and Game Changers (2013) (Stage 5 TV).
In addition to one-offs and occasional appearances, Reherman has had recurring acting roles on several television series, including Look: The Series (2010) and The First Family (2012-2013). He has also featured regularly on reality show The Great Escape (2012) as a guard.
Reherman has also worked in video games, providing voices for characters in Dead Rising 3 and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Other sports". Cornell Alumni News (October 1988). ecommons.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/28045/1/091_03.pdf. p. 25. Accessdate 8 June 2014. "Lee Reherman '88 got a trial with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League in mid-summer. The two-time All-Ivy offensive lineman said he enjoyed the experience, though he didn't make the team."
- ↑ Philip and Heath talk with Lee Reherman host of BATTLE OF THE SUPERCARS on SPEED Channel and former NFL battler in training camp with the Miami Dolphins. Lee gives us Fantasy Football owners the insight on what training camp is really like. Chat about It. 2010. Event occurs at 1:35-1:55. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lee Reherman". The Carter Creative. Retrieved 8 June 2014.