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Peyton Reed

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn July 3, 1964 (61 years)
Peyton Tucker Reed (born July 3, 1964) is an American television and film director. He directed the comedy films Bring It On, Down with Love, The Break-Up, and Yes Man, as well as the superhero film Ant-Man and its sequels.

Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1987 with a degree in English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures. He was a DJ for WXYC, the UNC student radio station, while enrolled at the university. He worked as a van driver on the set of Bull Durham in 1987, which was partially filmed in Raleigh.

Reed's directorial debut, the motion picture Bring It On, was a number one box office hit. He also directed Down with Love and The Break-Up, all comedy films. He has also acted in small roles in some films, including his own, and has written a few original songs for his soundtracks. He has also produced a few music videos.

Peyton Reed was originally set to direct the 20th Century Fox production Fantastic Four before departing the project and being replaced by director Tim Story.

Reed directed the 2008 film Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. Yes Man is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, or opportunity that is presented to him.

Reed replaced Edgar Wright as the director of Ant-Man. Prior to joining the production of Ant-Man, Reed was slated to direct a Brian Epstein biopic, based on the graphic novel The Fifth Beatle. However, his commitment to the superhero film required him to part ways with The Fifth Beatle. Reed then went on to direct Ant-Man and the Wasp, the sequel to Ant-Man. He also directed the third Ant-Man film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Reed directed two episodes from the second season of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, part of the Star Wars franchise.

Reed lives in the Los Angeles area with his second wife, Sheila Naghshineh, and their two sons. He was previously married to Beth LaMure from 1998 to 2006.

He plays in the band Cardinal Family Singers with Norwood Cheek. The band has released three albums, and their instrumental song "Tilting Scale" is featured in Ant-Man and the Wasp.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Weird Al Show

Known For

  • Ant-Man
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp
  • Yes Man
  • The Break-Up
  • Bring It On
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
  • Down with Love
  • The Mandalorian
  • New Girl
  • Mr. Show
  • The Unicorn
  • Back to the Future
  • The Love Bug
  • The Goodwin Games
  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
  • Upright Citizens Brigade
  • The Weird Al Show
  • Cashmere Mafia
  • Back to the Future... The Ride
  • Grosse Pointe

Featured Videos

  • Ant-Man And The Wasp: Peyton Reed On How The Events Of Civil War Affect This Film
    Ant-Man And The Wasp: Peyton Reed On How The Events Of Civil War Affect This FilmAnt-Man and the WaspBehind the Scenes
  • Peyton Reed On What Enticed Him To Take On The Project
    Peyton Reed On What Enticed Him To Take On The ProjectAnt-ManBehind the Scenes

Peyton Reed Filmography

2000
Bring It On · as Mime
1995
1994
The Shaggy Dog · as Movie Usher
1993
Beavis and Butt-Head (TV Series) · as Man (voice)

2023
2021
Marvel Studios: Assembled (TV Series) · as Self - Director
2020
2015
Sociedade Recreativa (TV Series) · as Self
2015
2007
Free Radio (TV Series) · as Self
2007
Xposé (TV Series) · as Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self
2006
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2003
1994
Cartelera (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1973
Fantástico (TV Series) · as Self

2019
The Unicorn (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2013
The Goodwin Games (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2008
Cashmere Mafia (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series)
1989

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