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BIO

Reynolds was born in Richmond, Virginia, where he attended Monacan High School before moving to California to pursue his acting career. He got his start at Paramount Kings Dominion performing in various shows. While living in California, he was cast in a touring production of the revue Smokey Joe's Cafe, as well as the tour of Saturday Night Fever. After this run, he went to New York City and auditioned for various shows. He was originally cast in Hairspray's ensemble, but was offered the role of Seaweed after three readings. For this role, he was nominated for a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award, both for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.



Reynolds guest starred on Without a Trace and appeared in The Guardian prior to his role in The Closer. To research this role, Reynolds drew on his past career in security and law enforcement.

Reynolds has appeared in films such as The Terminal, Red Tails, and Straight Outta Compton. He plays Sheriff Mike Thompson in the SyFy comedy-drama Resident Alien.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Seaweed J. Stubbs


[US Tour]
US National Tour, 1999
Ensemble


[New York]
Reading, 2000
Seaweed J. Stubbs


Movies

The Terminal
[ 2004 ] Waylin
Partner(s)
[ 2005 ] William
Selma
[ 2014 ] Rev. C.T. Vivian
Straight Outta Compton
[ 2015 ] Lonzo Williams
The Meddler
[ 2015 ] Officer Wells

TV Shows

All American
Cliff Mosley
Criminal Minds
Phil Brooks
Resident Alien
Sheriff Mike Thompson
The Closer
David Gabriel
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2025 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Corey Reynolds, Hairspray

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Corey Reynolds, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Corey Reynolds, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Corey Reynolds, Hairspray

News


SYFY Sets RESIDENT ALIEN Season 3 Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024

Based on the Dark Horse comics, SYFY's “Resident Alien” follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) whose secret mission is to kill all humans. In season three, Harry is vowing to work with General McCallister (Linda Hamilton) to rid the Earth of the Grey aliens – a task made more difficult. Watch the video trailer now!
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards
by TV News Desk - Jul 8, 2021

Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryan Cranston, Colton Domingo, and more.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for RESIDENT ALIEN on SYFY
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 14, 2020

Calling all humans... SYFY has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming series RESIDENT ALIEN! The mystery/sci-fi/doctor dramedy will premiere on Wednesday, January 27 at 10pm ET/PT.
VIDEO: Watch Norbert Leo Butz, Heather Headley & More in MCC's MISCAST20
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2020

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast. This year, for the first time ever, Miscast will go entirely digital, inviting in theater fans everywhere. The free, 90-minute broadcast will be captioned, and will feature all new performances, special guests, and more. Tune in right here at  tonight at 8pm to watch live! The show will be available to watch through Thursday, September 17.
Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Harvey Fierstein and More From HAIRSPRAY Complete Casting for MCC Theater's MISCAST20
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020

MCC Theater announced today that members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray will reunite for Miscast20. The gala will take place Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 8PM ET on MCC Theater's YouTube Channel, and will be available to watch through Thursday, September 17.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'You Can't Stop the Beat' From HAIRSPRAY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2020

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, You Can't Stop the Beat from Hairspray!
SYFY Announces New York Comic-Con Panels Featuring RESIDENT ALIEN, WYNONNA EARP and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2019

Once again, SYFY and SYFY WIRE will take over New York Comic Con -- providing both Con-goers and fans at home wall-to-wall coverage and activations from the pop culture mega-event, held October 3-6 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. SYFY WIRE's partnership with NYCC producer ReedPOP continues, with SYFY WIRE once again serving as the official streaming partner for the 2019 Con, delivering exclusive original coverage and content both online and on air…and it's all LIVE! Additionally, SYFY will feature panels and screenings for fan faves and upcoming originals alike. 
Where is the HAIRSPRAY Original Cast Now?
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 15, 2019

Hey there, teenage Baltimore! It's officially been seventeen years since Broadway audiences were first welcomed the the 60s with the opening of Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre on August 15, 2002. To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back what the nicest kids in town have been up to since leaving The Corny Collins Show, including Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Morrison, Kerry Butler, and more! Check it all out!
Alan Tudyk to Star in SYFY's RESIDENT ALIEN Pilot
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2018

Alan Tudyk leads the cast of Resident Alien, SYFY's adaptation of the Dark Horse comic of the same name by co-creators Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.  
Starry Lineup Set for AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY at Rockwell Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017

L.A.'s live music venue, Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz, continues its ongoing line-up show, An Evening of Classic Broadway, today, January 24th at 8PM.
Starry Lineup Set for AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY at Rockwell Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

L.A.'s live music venue, Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz, continues its ongoing line-up show, An Evening of Classic Broadway, on Tuesday, January 24th at 8PM.
The Journey of HAIRSPRAY- From Screen to Stage and Back Again!
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 7, 2016

The first was the 1988 original film, the second was the 2002 Broadway musical, the third was its 2007 film adaptation, and then the 2016 live television production on NBC. As a Welcome to the 60's, let's go back to beginning to learn the history of the property itself.
Showtime Offers Early Sampling of MASTERS OF SEX Season Four Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 2, 2016

Viewers can now sample the fourth season premiere of the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME drama series MASTERS OF SEX across multiple platforms, ahead of its linear premiere on Sunday, September 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Corey Reynolds been in?

Corey Reynolds has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Corey Reynolds been in?

Corey Reynolds has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Corey Reynolds been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hairspray.

What awards has Corey Reynolds won?

Corey Reynolds won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Hairspray.

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