Tim Reid

Biography

Timothy L. "Tim" Reid (born December 19, 1944) is an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs, such as Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-82), Marcel "Downtown" Brown on Simon & Simon (1983-87), Ray Campbell on Sister, Sister (1994-99) and William Barnett on That 70's Show (2004-2006).

Career Overview

Tim Reid has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Stream Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include It, Sister, Sister, WKRP in Cincinnati. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 56
Birth Date: 1944-12-19 00:00:00
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Stream Collection (1 titles)
It (1 titles)
The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Tim Curry (1 collaborations)
Harry Anderson (1 collaborations)
Dennis Christopher (1 collaborations)
Richard Masur (1 collaborations)
Annette O'Toole (1 collaborations)
John Ritter (1 collaborations)
Richard Thomas (1 collaborations)
Jonathan Brandis (1 collaborations)
Brandon Crane (1 collaborations)
Adam Faraizl (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (43 credits)
- The Cashier
  Charles
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Stream
  Dave
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Stranger Next Door
  Ernest Sellers
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- A New Orleans Noel
  Marcel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- A Welcome Home Christmas
  General O'Toole
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Check Inn to Christmas
  Blake
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Radio Christmas
  Garrett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- My Christmas Inn
  Perry Taylor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Rooftop Christmas Tree
  Dale Landis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Chasing Waterfalls
  Quincy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- TRI
  Miles
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- 93 Days
  Dr. Adeniyi Jones
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Greenleaf
  
  - The Promised Land (2018) ... Bishop Lionel Jeffries actor actors
  
  - Runaway Train (2018) ... Bishop Lionel Jeffries actor actors
  
  - The Father's Will (2017) ... Bishop Lionel Jeffries actor actors
  
  - Silence and Loneliness (2017) ... Bishop Lionel Jeffries actor actors
  
  - Revival (2017) ... Bishop Lionel Jeffries actor actors
  
  2016
- Treme
  
  - Shame, Shame, Shame (2010) ... actor actors
  
  2010
- Trade
  Hank Jefferson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Reading Room
  Douglas
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - I Walk the Line (2019) ... Julian actor actors
  
  2005
- You Wish!
  Larry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- That's So Raven
  
  - Driving Miss Lazy (2006) ... Sheriff Jefferson actor actors
  
  2003
- Alley Cats Strike
  Mayor McLemore
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- That '70s Show
  
  - Love of My Life (2006) ... William Barnett actor actors
  
  - Son and Daughter (2006) ... William Barnett actor actors
  
  - 2000 Light Years from Home (2005) ... William Barnett actor actors
  
  - You Can't Always Get What You Want (2004) ... William Barnett actor actors
  
  - Angie (2004) ... William Barnett actor actors
  
  1998
- Out-of-Sync
  Det. Wilson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again
  Downtown Brown
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Sister, Sister
  Ray Campbell
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Fly Away Home (1999) ... Ray Campbell actor actors
  
  - The Road Less Traveled (1999) ... Ray Campbell actor actors
  
  - Let Them Eat Cupcakes (1999) ... Ray Campbell actor actors
  
  - Before There Was Hip Hop... (1999) ... Ray Campbell actor actors
  
  - FreakNik (1999) ... Ray Campbell actor actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - Last Call (1997) ... Buddy Baker actor actors
  
  1994
- Highlander: The Gathering
  Sgt. Bennett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Mastergate
  Chip Chatworth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Color Adjustment
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- You Must Remember This
  Joe
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
  - Cate Blanchett, Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen, Taylor Swift (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  1992
- Highlander: The Series
  
  - Eyewitness (1993) ... Sgt. Bennett actor actors
  
  - See No Evil (1992) ... Sgt. Bennett actor actors
  
  - Revenge is Sweet (1992) ... Sgt. Bennett actor actors
  
  1992
- It
  Mike Hanlon
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Part Two (1990) ... Mike Hanlon actor actors
  
  - Part One (1990) ... Mike Hanlon actor actors
  
  1990
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
  Jack Barnett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- The Fourth War
  Lt. Col. Clark
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Dead Bang
  Chief Dixon
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Matlock
  
  - The Court Martial (2) (1987) ... Danny Miller actor actors
  
  - The Court Martial (1) (1987) ... Danny Miller actor actors
  
  1986
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Simon & Simon
  
  - Walking Point (1987) ... Marcel "Downtown" Brown actor actors
  
  - Lost Lady (1987) ... Marcel "Downtown" Brown actor actors
  
  - I Thought the War Was Over (1987) ... Marcel "Downtown" Brown actor actors
  
  - Second-Story Simons (1987) ... Marcel "Downtown" Brown actor actors
  
  - Ancient Echoes (1987) ... Marcel "Downtown" Brown actor actors
  
  1981
- You Can't Take it With You
  Donald
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Little Lulu
  Tillson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- WKRP in Cincinnati
  Venus Flytrap
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Up and Down the Dial (1982) ... Venus Flytrap actor actors
  
  - To Err is Human (1982) ... Venus Flytrap actor actors
  
  - The Impossible Dream (1982) ... Venus Flytrap actor actors
  
  - The Creation of Venus (1982) ... Venus Flytrap actor actors
  
  - Dear Liar (1982) ... Venus Flytrap actor actors
  
  1978
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
  
  - Episode 181 (1985) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 179 (1985) ... Self actor actors
  
  1962
directing (7 credits)
- Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2024
- Asunder
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998
- Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1996
- The Emerald City of Oz
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- Ozma of Oz
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- The Marvelous Land of Oz
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
production (3 credits)
- Out of Gas
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2002
- About Sarah
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1998
writing (3 credits)
- Ozma of Oz
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1987
- The Marvelous Land of Oz
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1987
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1987

Content sources

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