Tim Reid

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Tim Reid (born December 19, 1944) is an African American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs.

Early years

Reid was born in Norfolk, Virginia and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at Norfolk State College in 1968. [http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/R/htmlR/reidtim/reidtim.htm Tim Reid] from the Museum of Broadcast Communications website] After graduation he was hired by Dupont Corporation, where he worked for three years.

Reid's entertainment career also began in 1968, under atypical circumstances. He and insurance salesman Tom Dreesen met at a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting near Chicago. [http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/10/02/tim.and.tom/index.html "WKRP" vet Reid, standup Dreesen's previous life] , an October 2008 CNN article] They were "put together to promote an anti-drug program in the local schools" and, prompted by a comment from a child, decided to form a comedy team. The team, later billed as "Tim & Tom", was the first interracial comedy duo. Years later, Reid and Dreesen co-wrote a book about those years called "Tim & Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White" (ISBN 978-0-226-70900-0, co-written with sports writer Ron Rapoport).

Television acting career

Reid started out on the short-lived "The Richard Pryor Show".

Reid starred as DJ "Venus Flytrap" on the hit CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati."

In 1988, Reid won an award from Viewers for Quality Television Awards as "Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series" in "Frank's Place". In 1988, the same role earned him an Image Award for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series." [ [http://www.bronzefest.com/guests.html Resume] , last accessed November 26, 2007]

Reid also appeared in the movie version of Stephen King's "IT". He played the role of Mike Hanlon, the librarian at the Derry, Maine Public Library.

Reid also made an appearance as Sgt. Ray Bennett of the Seacouver Police Department in three first-season episodes of "".

He had a starring role in the series "Sister Sister" as Ray, for the entire six season run.

He also had a recurring role on "That 70's Show" as William Barnett.

Directing

Reid has directed various television programs as well the film "Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored" based on a novel by Clifton L. Taulbert. He directed and adapted a children's TV show called "Bobobobs" which aired in the late '80s.

Personal life

He is married to Daphne Maxwell Reid.

References

External links

*imdb name|name=Tim Reid|id=0005347
* [http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/10/02/tim.and.tom/index.html?iref=mpstoryview 'WKRP' vet Reid, standup Dreesen's previous life]