Tim Reid
Biography
Tim Reid is an American actor, comedian, and film director. Born on December 19, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia, he is known for his roles in prime time American television programs. Reid's acting credits include a total of 70 known credits. He is also known for his work on several television shows, including WKRP in Cincinnati, Simon & Simon, Sister, Sister, and That 70's Show. Reid's career spans multiple decades, with a focus on acting and comedy.
Career overview
Tim Reid is an American actor known for his work in prime time television programs. He has appeared in a number of notable roles, including Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati. Reid's career in television spans multiple decades, with a significant portion of his work occurring in the 1970s and 1980s.
Reid has also appeared in other notable television programs, including Simon & Simon, where he played the role of Marcel "Downtown" Brown. His work in television has continued into the 1990s and 2000s, with appearances on Sister, Sister and That 70's Show. Reid's portrayal of William Barnett on That 70's Show is one of his more recent notable roles.
Throughout his career, Tim Reid has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a range of roles in different television programs. His work has been well-received by audiences, and he remains a recognizable figure in the world of American television.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- Stream (2024) as Dave
- Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall (2024) Director
- Stranger Next Door (2023) as Ernest Sellers
- A New Orleans Noel (2022) as Marcel
- Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) as Himself
- A Welcome Home Christmas (2020) as General O'Toole
- Dolly Parton's Heartstrings (2019)
- Check Inn to Christmas (2019) as Blake
- Radio Christmas (2019) as Garrett
- My Christmas Inn (2018) as Perry Taylor
- Out of Gas (2018) Producer
- Greenleaf (2016) as Bishop Lionel Jeffries
- 93 Days (2016) as Dr. Adeniyi Jones
- The Rooftop Christmas Tree (2016) as Dale Landis
- Chasing Waterfalls (2016) as Quincy
- TRI (2016) as Miles
- The Soul Man (2012) as Henry
- Treme (2010)
- Trade (2007) as Hank Jefferson
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Julian
- Black in the 80s (2005)
- The Reading Room (2005) as Douglas
- That's So Raven (2003) as Sheriff Jefferson
- You Wish! (2003) as Larry
- For Real (2003)
- For Real (2003) Director
- For Real (2003) Writer
- Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America (2002) Producer
- Alley Cats Strike (2000) as Mayor McLemore
- That '70s Show (1998) as William Barnett
- Linc's (1998) Creator
- Asunder (1998) Director
- About Sarah (1998) Executive Producer
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) Director
- Out-of-Sync (1995) as Det. Wilson
- Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995) as Downtown Brown
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Buddy Baker
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Ray Campbell
- Highlander: The Gathering (1993) as Sgt. Bennett
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Sgt. Bennett
- Mastergate (1992) as Chip Chatworth
- Color Adjustment (1992) as Self
- You Must Remember This (1992) as Joe
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
- It (1990) as Mike Hanlon
- The Fourth War (1990) as Lt. Col. Clark
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer (1990) as Jack Barnett
- Snoops (1989) as Chance Dennis
- Snoops (1989) Producer
- Snoops (1989) Creator
- Dead Bang (1989) as Chief Dixon
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) as Self - Host
- Frank's Place (1987) as Frank Parrish
- Frank's Place (1987) Executive Producer
- Frank's Place (1987) Creator
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1987) Director
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1987) Writer
- The Emerald City of Oz (1987) Director
- Ozma of Oz (1987) Writer
- Ozma of Oz (1987) Director
- The Marvelous Land of Oz (1987) Writer
- The Marvelous Land of Oz (1987) Director
- Matlock (1986) as Danny Miller
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Teachers Only (1982) as Michael Horne
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Marcel "Downtown" Brown
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
- You Can't Take it With You (1979) as Donald
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Venus Flytrap
- Little Lulu (1978) as Tillson
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Dr. Claymore
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon (1976)
- Rhoda (1974)
- That's My Mama (1974)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Cashier as Charles
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What movies or TV shows is Tim Reid best known for?
Tim Reid is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Greenleaf (2016), The Soul Man (2012), Treme (2010), Trade (2007).
When and where was Tim Reid born?
Tim Reid was born on December 19, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Tim Reid have?
Tim Reid has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is Tim Reid's background in cinema and television?
Tim Reid is an American actor, comedian, and film director. Born on December 19, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia, he is known for his roles in prime time American television programs. Reid's acting credits include a total of 70 known credits. He is also known for his work on several television shows, including WKRP in Cinci...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Julian — aged about 60
- That '70s Show (1998) as William Barnett — aged about 53
- Treme (2010) — aged about 65
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) — aged about 46
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Venus Flytrap — aged about 33
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 17
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