Peyton Reed (born 3 July 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American television and film director. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Peyton Reed began his career as an editor at Zaloom-Mayfield Productions. On the strength of his award-winning short Almost Beat, he began writing and directing for the company as well. He directed numerous behind-the-scenes documentaries, including The Secrets of Back to the Future Trilogy, Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump, and CBS’s The Honeymooners Anniversary Special. He then went to work for the Walt Disney Company, where he directed two successful television movies, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Love Bug, for the studio’s Wonderful World of Disney series on the ABC network.
Reed then directed the motion pictures Bring It On, 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 is currently in pre-production on Yes Man to star Jim Carrey. Yes Man is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, and opportunity that are presented to him.
Reed is divorced and lives in the Los Angeles area.
Was active in Student Television at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Worked as music deejay for college radio station, WXYC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, while a student. Also, directed music videos for the Raleigh, NC-based band, The Connells.
Was attached to direct "The Fantastic Four" at one point.
He can play the drums.
