Jed Rees

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Jed Rees
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Rees in November 2017
Born (1970-03-08) March 8, 1970 (age 54)
Nationality Canadian
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present

Jed Rees (born March 8, 1970) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles in movies such as Galaxy Quest (1999), The Ringer (2005), Deadpool (2016), and American Made (2017).

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Early life

Rees studied music for two years in college before transferring into Business Administration under the misconception that it would teach him how to make money. [1] During his final year in school, he discovered acting and moved to New York City, where he studied theatre for two years. [2]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990–1992 Neon Rider TV series; 2 episodes: "Night of the Living Ed" and "Hacker"
1991 21 Jump Street GeorgeTV series; 1 episode; "Under the Influence"
1994 Sleeping with Strangers Young Gardener
1994 Sin & Redemption Boy #2TV film
1994 Moment of Truth: Broken Pledges FrankTV film
1994–1995 Hawkeye PeeveyTV series; 13 episodes
1995 Little Criminals ChetTV film
1995 The Final Cut Morrisey
1995Eye LevelTV film
1996 Urban Safari Delivery Boy
1996 Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. BuddyTV film
1996 Sliders HipsterTV series; 1 episode: "Time Again and World"
1996 Fear Knobby
1996 The Sentinel SalTV series; 1 episode
1996Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw YearsTV series; 1 episode
1997 Contagious Doug LamoreauxTV film
1997-1999 The Outer Limits J.D. KeltonTV series; 2 episodes
1997 The X-Files Lucas MenandTV series; 1 episode: "Synchrony"
1997 Viper BennyTV series; 1 episode: "Cat and Mouse"
1997 Police Academy: The Series Ben GordonTV series; 1 episode
1998 Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure SailorTV film
1998 The Net Justin NewbyTV series; 1 episode: "Jump Vector"
1998 The Crow: Stairway to Heaven NytmareTV series; 1 episode: "Never Say Die"
1998–1999 Night Man MacTV series; 2 episodes: "Double Double" and "The Ultraweb"
1999 Lake Placid Deputy Burke
1999 Dudley Do-Right Lavar
1999DaydriftVic Harlow
1999 Galaxy Quest Teb
2001–2004 The Chris Isaak Show Anson DrubnerTV series; 47 episodes
2002 Men With Brooms Eddie StrombeckNominated for a Canadian Comedy Award
2003 Luck Andrew
2005 Elizabethtown Chuck Hasboro
2005 Ghost Whisperer Marty GoldenTV series; 1 episode: "Undead Comic"
2005 The Ringer Glen
2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jay FinchTV series; 1 episode: "Leaving Las Vegas"
2008 The Onion Movie Wizard Proteus
2008 Chuck Nathan Edward "Ned" RyersonTV series; 1 episode: "Chuck Versus Santa Claus"
2010 For Christ's Sake Robert
2010 Cold Case Evan Mazer '10TV series; 1 episode: "Almost Paradise"
2010 The Con Artist Larry
2011FanboyToddShort film
2011Brain TrustProf. Nelson KirbyTV film
2011CookieBernardShort film
2012 Family Guy (voice)Animated TV series; 1 episode: "Ratings Guy"
2013GarbageLenny EatonBest Actor, WorldFest Houston
2013 Pretty Little Liars Hector LimeTV series; 2 episodes; "Cat's Cradle" & "Face Time" S4 Epi 3-4.
2013 Grand Theft Auto V The Local PopulationVideo game
2014 Hit by Lightning Rabbi Ben Jacobs
2015 NCIS Voight HexEpisode: Status Update
2016 Deadpool Jared / Agent Smith / The Recruiter
2016 Castle Mr. FlynnTV series; 1 episode; "Crossfire" Season 8 Ep. 22
2016 Dark Harvest Skeezy
2016Pup StarRoland
2017Pup Star: Better 2GetherRoland
2017 American Made Louis Finkle
2018 Pup Star: World Tour Roland
2018 Pup Star: Christmas Roland
2019 Pup Academy KingTV series; 2 episodes
2020 Love, Guaranteed Bill Jones
2021 Maid Gary WhipplerTV mini series; 1 episode
2022 Charmed The TallymanTV series; 4 episodes
2021-2022 The Mysterious Benedict Society JeffersTV series; 7 episodes
2023 Rabbit Hole Manfred LarterTV series; 3 episodes
2024 Reginald the Vampire AltusTV series; 4 episodes

Awards and recognition

AwardYearFilmRoleResult
Pretty Funny Male Performance2003Men With BroomsEddie StrombeckNominated
Best Actor Grand Award, WorldFest Houston2012GarbageLenny EatonWon

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References

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  2. "Jed Rees". Netglimse.com. 1970-03-08. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2015-05-17.