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My Take
What I value in Peyton Reed is his range. A Raleigh native and University of North Carolina graduate, he made his name on nimble comedies like Bring It On, Down with Love and Yes Man, then was entrusted with a corner of the Marvel universe through the Ant-Man trilogy. Directors who can swing between genres without losing their own warmth earn my trust, and Reed manages exactly that, smuggling an easy, human humor even into big superhero spectacle. To me that affable tone is his signature. I enjoy following craftsmen who simply keep working, and I plan to keep watching his.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peyton Reed
- Name (Japanese)
- ペイトン・リード
- Reading
- ぺいとん・りーど
- Born
- July 3, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Needham B. Broughton High School
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peyton Reed born?
Born July 3, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Peyton Reed from?
Peyton Reed is from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
What does Peyton Reed do?
Peyton Reed works as film director, screenwriter, actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.