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Tim Reid was born December 19, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia and came from a troubled, impoverished childhood. He straightened out his life enough to attend Norfolk State College (now University) and graduate with a business administration degree. He worked for Du Pont in Chicago for a period of time in the late 60s and married his first wife Rita... See full bio »

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2012 Troop 491 - Adventures of the Muddy Lions (post-production)
Pastor Brown
 
2010-2012 Treme (TV series)
Judge John A. Gatling
– Don't You Leave Me Here (2012) … Judge John A. Gatling
– Promised Land (2012) … Judge John A. Gatling
– Smoke My Peace Pipe (2010) … Judge John A. Gatling
– Shame, Shame, Shame (2010) … Judge John A. Gatling
 
2012 The Soul Man (TV series)
Henry
– Loving Las Vegas (2012) … Henry
 
2010 The Cost of Heaven
Richard Ginyard
 
2009 Roommates (TV series)
Mr. Stanley Daniels
– The Break-In (2009) … Mr. Stanley Daniels
 
2007/I Trade
Hank Jefferson
 
2004-2006 That '70s Show (TV series)
William Barnett
– Love of My Life (2006) … William Barnett
– Son and Daughter (2006) … William Barnett
– 2000 Light Years from Home (2005) … William Barnett
– You Can't Always Get What You Want (2004) … William Barnett
– Angie (2004) … William Barnett
See all 9 episodes »
 
2006 That's So Raven (TV series)
Sheriff Jefferson
– Driving Miss Lazy (2006) … Sheriff Jefferson
 
2005 The Reading Room (TV movie)
Douglas
 
2005 Preaching to the Choir
Prophet
 
2003 For Real
Mac
 
2003 You Wish! (TV movie)
Larry Pendragon
 
2002 Las Vegas Warrior
Doorman 2
 
2000 Alley Cats Strike (TV movie)
Mayor McLemore
 
1994-1999 Sister, Sister (TV series)
Ray Campbell
– Fly Away Home (1999) … Ray Campbell
– The Road Less Traveled (1999) … Ray Campbell
– Let Them Eat Cupcakes (1999) … Ray Campbell
– Before There Was Hip Hop... (1999) … Ray Campbell
– FreakNik (1999) … Ray Campbell (credit only)
See all 120 episodes »
 
1998 Linc's (TV series)
Priest
 
1997 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Buddy Baker
– Last Call (1997) … Buddy Baker
 
1995 Out-of-Sync
Det. Wilson
 
1995 Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (TV movie)
Downtown Brown
 
1994 Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (TV movie)
Frederick Douglass
 
1993 Say a Little Prayer
Thug
 
1992-1993 Highlander (TV series)
Sgt. Bennett
– Eyewitness (1993) … Sgt. Bennett
– See No Evil (1992) … Sgt. Bennett
– Revenge Is Sweet (1992) … Sgt. Bennett
 
1992 Mastergate (TV movie)
Chip Chatworth
 
1992 Just Deserts (TV movie)
Scott Waring
 
1992 The New WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Gordon Sim / Venus Flytrap
– Venus, We Hardly Knew Ya (1992) … Gordon Sim / Venus Flytrap
 
1992 You Must Remember This (TV movie)
Joe
 
1991 Zorro (TV series)
Dr. Lorenzo Lozano
– Wicked, Wicked Zorro (1991) … Dr. Lorenzo Lozano
 
1990 Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer (TV movie)
Jack Barnett
 
1990 The Fourth War
Lt. Col. Clark
 
1990 ABC TGIF (TV series)
Ray
 
1990 It (TV mini-series)
Mike Hanlon
– Part 1 (1990) … Mike Hanlon
– Part 2 (1990) … Mike Hanlon
 
1989 Snoops (TV series)
Chance Dennis
– Mr. Dennis' Neighborhood (1989) … Chance Dennis
– Big Brass Cookie Jar (1989) … Chance Dennis
– Hot Shot (1989) … Chance Dennis
– Episode #1.2 … Chance Dennis
 
1989 Dead Bang
Chief Dixon
 
1987-1988 Frank's Place (TV series)
Frank Parrish
– The King of Wall Street (1988) … Frank Parrish
– The Recruiting Game (1988) … Frank Parrish
– Cultural Exchange (1988) … Frank Parrish
– Frank's Place - The Movie (1988) … Frank Parrish
– Shorty's Belle (1988) … Frank Parrish
See all 22 episodes »
 
1983-1987 Simon & Simon (TV series)
Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
– Walking Point (1987) … Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
– Lost Lady (1987) … Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
– I Thought the War Was Over (1987) … Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
– Second-Story Simons (1987) … Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
– Ancient Echoes (1987) … Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown
See all 79 episodes »
 
1987 Matlock (TV series)
Danny Miller
– The Court-Martial: Part 2 (1987) … Danny Miller
– The Court-Martial: Part 1 (1987) … Danny Miller
 
1985 Code Name: Foxfire (TV series)
– Robin's Egg Blues (1985)
 
1983 Teachers Only (TV series)
Michael Horne
– Loss of Innocence (1983) … Michael Horne
– Dead Mice Don't Wear Plaid (1983) … Michael Horne
– It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To (1983) … Michael Horne
– Leather and Lace (1983) … Michael Horne
– Beetlemania (1983) … Michael Horne
See all 13 episodes »
 
1982 Benson (TV series)
Russell, Benson's Brother
– Thy Brother's Keeper (1982) … Russell, Benson's Brother
 
1978-1982 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Venus Flytrap
– Up and Down the Dial (1982) … Venus Flytrap
– To Err Is Human (1982) … Venus Flytrap
– The Impossible Dream (1982) … Venus Flytrap
– The Creation of Venus (1982) … Venus Flytrap
– Dear Liar (1982) … Venus Flytrap
See all 87 episodes »
 
1979 You Can't Take It with You (TV movie)
Donald
 
1978 ABC Weekend Specials (TV series)
Tillson
– Little Lulu (1978) … Tillson
 
1977 Maude (TV series)
Policeman
– Maude's Christmas Surprise (1977) … Policeman
 
1977 What's Happening!! (TV series)
Dr. Claymore
– It's All in Your Head (1977) … Dr. Claymore
 
1977 Lou Grant (TV series)
TV Cameraman
– Hostages (1977) … TV Cameraman
 
1977 The Richard Pryor Show (TV series)
Various
– Episode #1.2 (1977) … Various (uncredited)
– Episode #1.1 (1977) … Various (uncredited)
 
1977 Fernwood Tonight (TV series)
Matthew Johnson
– Episode #1.43 (1977) … Matthew Johnson
 
1977 The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Show (TV series)
 
1977 Bumpers (TV movie)
Jay
 
1976 Rhoda (TV series)
Kitchen Helper
– Guess Who I Saw Today (1976) … Kitchen Helper
 
1976 Mother, Jugs & Speed
Unity Dispatcher (uncredited)
 
1974 That's My Mama (TV series)
Rev. Armbruster
– Clifton's Persuasion (1974) … Rev. Armbruster
 
Show ShowProducer (13 titles)
2012 Troop 491 - Adventures of the Muddy Lions (producer) (post-production)
 
2010 The Enduring Legacy of Pocahontas Island (video documentary) (executive producer)
 
2002 Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America (video documentary) (producer)
 
2000 The Contender (TV movie) (producer)
 
1999 Asunder (producer)
 
1999 Blue Moon (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 About Sarah (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1998 Linc's (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1997 Spirit Lost (producer)
 
1995 Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (producer)
 
1995 Out-of-Sync (producer)
 
1989 Snoops (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– Mr. Dennis' Neighborhood (1989) (executive producer)
– Big Brass Cookie Jar (1989) (executive producer)
– Hot Shot (1989) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.2 (executive producer)
 
1987-1988 Frank's Place (TV series) (executive producer - 22 episodes)
– The King of Wall Street (1988) (executive producer)
– The Recruiting Game (1988) (executive producer)
– Cultural Exchange (1988) (executive producer)
– Frank's Place - The Movie (1988) (executive producer)
– Shorty's Belle (1988) (executive producer)
See all 22 episodes »
 
Show ShowDirector (6 titles)
2013 Blues in the Night (TV movie)
 
2003 For Real
 
2000 The Contender (TV movie)
 
1999 Asunder
 
1998-1999 Linc's (TV series)
– Shades of Gray (1999)
– Trust in Me (1999)
– Lovers and Other Traitors (1999)
– March on Washington: Part 2 (1998)
 
1995 Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
2013 Blues in the Night (TV movie)
 
2003 For Real (writer)
 
1988 Frank's Place (TV series)
– Frank's Place - The Movie (1988) (story)
 
1985-1987 Simon & Simon (TV series)
– Ancient Echoes (1987) (writer)
– Out-of-Town Brown (1985) (written by)
 
1980-1982 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
– Circumstantial Evidence (1982) (written by)
– Nothing to Fear But... (1981) (story)
– A Family Affair (1980) (written by)
 
Show ShowSelf (63 titles)
2012 Sunset Strip (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Way Black When: Primetime (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 The Brian McKnight Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.18 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Straight from the Horses Mouth (video)
Himself
 
2009 TV One's Roast and Toast: John Witherspoon (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #16.206 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 November 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 D.L. Hughley Breaks the News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.49 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #16.11 (2008) … Himself - Guest
 
2008 Moviemaking in Virginia: Take 3 (video documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
 
2007 State of the Black Union: Jamestown - Memorable Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 State of the Black Union: Jamestown - The First 400 Years (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 April 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2005-2006 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) … Himself
– Top 10 TV Spinoffs (2006) … Himself
– Holiday Moments (2005) … Himself
 
2005 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Black in the 80s (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 CBS at 75 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Richard Pryor (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Mark Twain Prize: Whoopi Goldberg (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Loni Anderson (1999) … Himself
– Pam Grier (1999) … Himself
 
1997 Save Our Streets (TV series documentary)
Host / Narrator
 
1994 Will You Marry Me? (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 Color Adjustment (documentary)
Himself
 
1990 The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1985-1990 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 1990 (1990) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 October 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 September 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
1990 22nd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 September 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The 10th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 21st NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1985-1988 Lou Rawls Parade of Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 December 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1988 Memories Then and Now (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1988 The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1988 Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite New Television Drama Program
 
1987 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985-1987 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 June 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
Himself - Host / Herself - Host
– Infiltrator (1987) … Himself - Host
– The Time of Their Lives (1987) … Herself - Host
– Doctors Wilde (1987) … Himself - Host
– Barrington (1987) … Himself - Host
– Kung Fu: The Next Generation (1987) … Himself - Host
See all 6 episodes »
 
1987 1987 CBS Cotton Bowl Festival Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jody Watley/Jeff Lorber featuring Karyn White and Michael Jeffries (1986) … Himself
 
1985 The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 Battle of the Network Stars XVII (TV special)
Himself - CBS Team
 
1984 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983-1984 Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
See all 19 episodes »
 
1983 Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (TV documentary)
Gordon Sims (Venus Flytrap)
 
1983 Just Men! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1983) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1983) … Himself
 
1981 Battle of the Network Stars XI (TV special)
Himself - CBS Team
 
1981 Games People Play (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 August 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
1981 Battle of the Network Stars X (TV special)
Himself - CBS Team
 
1980-1981 The Alan Thicke Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 April 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 December 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 September 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1980 Solid Gold (TV series)
Himself
– Co-Hosts Richard Sanders & Tim Reid (1980) … Himself
– Pilot (1980) … Himself
 
1979-1980 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 7 April 1980 (1980) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 15 October 1979 (1979) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 18 June 1979 (1979) … Guest Appearance
 
1979 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 December 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1979 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Love Boat vs. WKRP (1979) … Himself
– Real People vs. WKRP (1979) … Himself
 
1978 Battle of the Network Stars V (TV special)
Himself - CBS Team
 
1977 The Richard Pryor Show (TV series)
Himself / Various
– Episode #1.4 (1977) … Himself/Various (uncredited)
– Episode #1.3 (1977) … Himself/Various (uncredited)
 
1976 Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon (TV series)
Himself / War Baby
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.136 (1971) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007 Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black - So Was Cleopatra - Know Your History (video documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2006 That '70s Show (TV series)
 
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (video documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (TV documentary)
 

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