Biography
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 autobiogra…
Directed
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Ant-Man (2015) — Director
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Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) — Director
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The Mandalorian (2019) — Director
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Yes Man (2008) — Director
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) — Director
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The Break-Up (2006) — Director
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Bring It On (2000) — Director
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New Girl (2011) — Director
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Down with Love (2003) — Director
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The Love Bug (1997) — Director
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Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) — Director
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Ride or Die (2026) — Director
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995) — Director
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Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (1994) — Director
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The Goodwin Games (2013) — Director
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The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy (1990) — Director
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Cashmere Mafia (2008) — Director
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Grosse Pointe (2000) — Director
- Almost Beat (1990) — Director
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The Fifth Beatle — Director
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Back to the Future: Dickens of a Christmas (1991) — Director
Also appeared in
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Bring It On (2000) — Mime
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Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) — Man (voice)
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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) — Self
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995) — Policeman
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The Shaggy Dog (1994) — Movie Usher
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) — Self - Director
- Pride & Joy (1995) — Frenchman
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Quest for Sleep (2003) — Self
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Free Radio (2008) — Self