Tim Reid, the Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer, has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for the last three decades.

Reid graduated from Norfolk State University in 1968 with a B.S. in Business/Marketing. After time as a marketing representative, he set his sights on the world of Showbiz and set off on a national road tour with comedian Tom Dreesen. After an international tour with Della Reese, he settled in Hollywood and began his television career. He has had notable roles in The Richard Pryor Show, Frank’s Place, Simon & Simon, Save Our Streets, and the WB hit Sister, Sister.

In 1988, he received two Emmy nominations for "Best Actor in a Comedy" and for "Best Producer of a Comedy Series" when he starred in CBS Frank's Place with his wife Daphne. He also received both the NAACP Image Award and the Viewers for Quality Television Award for "Best Actor in a Comedy."

Reid founded Tim Reid Productions, Inc. in 1989, and through its association with Procter & Gamble, executive produced the critically acclaimed 1998 CBS movie, “About Sarah”.

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