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'''Jon Reep''' (born March 26, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] [[stand-up comedian]] and [[actor]], known as the "That thing got a Hemi?" guy in [[Dodge]] commercials, and more recently as the winner of the fifth season of ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' on [[NBC]]. |
'''Jon Reep''' (born March 26, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] [[stand-up comedian]] and [[actor]], known as the "That thing got a Hemi?" guy in [[Dodge]] commercials, and more recently as the winner of the fifth season of ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' on [[NBC]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Reep was born and raised in [[Hickory, North Carolina]]. He has |
Reep was born and raised in [[Hickory, North Carolina]]. He has an older brother who is a civil engineer. On a recent podcast he recounted to Bert Kreischer how, after his brother was selected to tour Russia, his father made Jon go with him as a tag-a-long just out of high school. Their father, David, worked as the manager of a [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]] store, and a part-time police officer. Their mother, Betty, was a receptionist at a local telephone company, [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]]. Reep was raised as a [[Baptist]]. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Revision as of 14:00, 13 July 2017
| Jon Reep | |
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| Born | March 26, 1972 Hickory, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand up comedy, film, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Genres | Stand-up comedy |
| Spouse | Genta Reep (separated March 2013) |
| Notable works and roles | "Hemi Guy" in Dodge Ram Hemi commercials |
| Signature |  |
| Website | jonreep.com |
Jon Reep (born March 26, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, known as the "That thing got a Hemi?" guy in Dodge commercials, and more recently as the winner of the fifth season of Last Comic Standing on NBC.
Early life
Reep was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina. He has an older brother who is a civil engineer. On a recent podcast he recounted to Bert Kreischer how, after his brother was selected to tour Russia, his father made Jon go with him as a tag-a-long just out of high school. Their father, David, worked as the manager of a Goodyear store, and a part-time police officer. Their mother, Betty, was a receptionist at a local telephone company, Sprint. Reep was raised as a Baptist.
Education
Reep attended Fred T. Foard High School in Newton, North Carolina and played football.
After graduating high school, Reep began attending Catawba Valley Community College, while working at his father's Goodyear store.
In 1992, Reep transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and graduated in 1996 with a BA degree in theatre, mass communication, and public and interpersonal communication. After graduation, Reep landed a job as a production assistant with UNC-TV.
Personal
In 1995, Reep was at a Carolina Panthers inaugural football game in Clemson, South Carolina when the Panthers mascot, Sir Purr, called him to the field. Reep started dancing in the endzone until the police arrested him. Reep was then sent some Panther memorabilia for the incident. On October 5, 2007, Reep married Genta Trimble in Maui, Hawaii. In March 2013, his wife Genta Reep filed for divorce. Their divorce is currently ongoing in the state of California.[1]
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | CMT Comedy Club | Himself | |
| 2007 | Last Comic Standing | Himself | Winner |
| 2007 | Bandits vs. Smokies | Himself | |
| 2004–2006 | Rodney | Gerald Bob | |
| 2006 | Comedy Central Presents | Himself | |
| 2005 | Premium Blend | Himself | |
| 2001 | Late Friday | Himself | |
| 2008 | MADtv | Himself | |
| 2009 | Metro Jethro | Himself | |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Charity Collector | |
| 2013 | R U Faster Than a Redneck? | Himself | |
| 2013 | Eastbound & Down | Jed Forney |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | Raymus | |
| 2014 | Into the Storm | Reevis |
References
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