Reggie Watts
Biography
Reginald Lucien Frank Roger Watts, born on March 23, 1972, in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is an American comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He is known for creating improvised musical sets using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Watts refers to himself as a disinformationist with the aim of disorienting his audience in a comedic fashion. His credits include eighty known acting credits. Additionally, he is recognized for unique performances such as his on-the-spot scoring of a film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Ridley Scott.
Career overview
Reginald Lucien Frank Roger Watts is an American comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician who was born on March 23, 1972, in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Known for entirely unique performances, Watts refers to himself as a disinformationist who aims to disorient his audience in a comedic fashion. His career includes eighty known acting credits, and he is recognized for creating improvised musical sets using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine.
His work spans various television and film appearances, including a 2012 appearance in the series Stand Down: True Tales from Stand-Up Comedy, where he appeared in the third episode titled Shows Team Spirit. Additionally, Watts is known for his on-the-spot scoring of director Ridley Scott's Tom Cruise-starring film Legend.
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Full Filmography
89 titles- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Oh Yeah! (2025) as Self
- Sour Party (2025) as Reggie
- G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief (2025)
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Never Mind (2024) as Self
- Never Mind (2024) Writer
- Never Mind (2024) Executive Producer
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as German Wallbreaker
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- Dirty Laundry (2022) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Jeopardy! (2022) as Self
- The Horne Section TV Show (2022) as Reggie Watts
- The Sound of 007 (2022) as Self
- The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (2022) as Self
- Chop & Steele (2022) as Self
- The Great North (2021) as Quay (voice)
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Extinct (2021) as Hoss / Ernest Shackleton (voice)
- Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021) as Self
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) as Chancellor (voice)
- Kaufmania! (2020) as Self
- Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020) as Self
- Nine Minutes (2020)
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Tuca & Bertie (2019) as Pastry Pete
- It Started As a Joke (2019) as Self
- Runnin' (2019)
- Nailed It! (2018) as Self - Judge
- James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018) as Self
- Duck Duck Goose (2018) as Carl (voice)
- Taskmaster (2018) as Self - Taskmaster
- One Day at a Time (2017) as Mr. Mann
- The High Court (2017) as Guest Bailiff
- Snowy Bing Bongs Across the North Star Combat Zone (2017) as Ron
- HarmonQuest (2016) as Graelgdogh / Quinzelplip / Goblock
- Ask the Storybots (2016)
- The Earliest Show (2016) as Self
- Wonderland (2016) as Himself
- Creative Control (2016) as Reggie Watts
- Dad Friends (2016) as Robbie
- Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala (2016)
- My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea (2016) as Assaf/Male Newscaster (voice)
- The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special (2016) as Self - Musical Director
- The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers (2016) as Himself
- Reggie Watts: Spatial (2016) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Bandleader
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) Music Director
- The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015) as REJGIE (voice)
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) as Tone Hangers
- Keep in Touch (2015) as Dr. Harry Clark
- Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015)
- Brasilia: City of the Future (2015)
- Brasilia: City of the Future (2015) Producer
- Brasilia: City of the Future (2015) Writer
- Fort Tilden (2014) as Reggie Watts
- The Film That Buys the Cinema (2014)
- The Film That Buys the Cinema (2014) Director
- Thanksgiving (2014) as Timothy
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Transition (2013)
- Radiolab Live: Apocalyptical (2013) as Self
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self - Co-Host
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self
- Mash Up (2012)
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012) as Self
- Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012) as Self
- Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park (2012) as Himself
- Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park (2012) Writer
- Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011) as Self
- LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye (2011) as Self
- Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film! (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy? (2010) as Himself
- Reggie Watts: Why Shit So Crazy? (2010) Writer
- Team Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live (2010) as Self
- Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
- The Yes Men Fix the World (2009) as Himself
- The Buyer of the Harp (2009) as The Owner
- Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London (2007)
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- The Venture Bros. (2004) as Delivery Guy (voice)
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Peaking
- Welcome to Bridgetown as Self
- Legend - With Reggie Watts as All Voices
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Reggie Watts best known for?
Reggie Watts is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywood Squares (2025), After Midnight (2024), History of the World: Part II (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).
When and where was Reggie Watts born?
Reggie Watts was born on March 23, 1972 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
How many credits does Reggie Watts have?
Reggie Watts has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Reggie Watts's background in cinema and television?
Reginald Lucien Frank Roger Watts, born on March 23, 1972, in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is an American comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He is known for creating improvised musical sets using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Watts refers to himself as a disinformationist with the ...