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My Take
Reid embodies the durable character actor I most admire. Across WKRP in Cincinnati, Simon & Simon, Sister, Sister and That '70s Show, he stayed in American living rooms for decades, sliding between comedy, drama and the work behind the camera as director, writer and producer. Playing the memorable supporting player is, to my mind, harder than carrying the lead, and his range of tools is what kept him relevant generation after generation. There is also real weight to his path as a Black performer who opened doors and built his own platform. I have deep respect for craftsmen who last, and Reid is one of them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Reid
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・リード
- Reading
- てぃむ・りーど
- Born
- December 19, 1944 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Norfolk State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Reid born?
Born December 19, 1944 (age 81).
Where is Tim Reid from?
Tim Reid is from Virginia, United States.
What does Tim Reid do?
Tim Reid works as actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.