Corey Reynolds
Latest News on Corey Reynolds:
SYFY Sets RESIDENT ALIEN Season 3 Premiere Date (Jan 10, 2024)
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY (Sep 12, 2021)
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards (Jul 8, 2021)
SYFY Sets RESIDENT ALIEN Season 3 Premiere Date (Jan 10, 2024)
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY (Sep 12, 2021)
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards (Jul 8, 2021)
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.
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Terminal
[ 2004 ] Waylin
[ 2004 ] Waylin
Partner(s)
[ 2005 ] William
[ 2005 ] William
Selma
[ 2014 ] Rev. C.T. Vivian
[ 2014 ] Rev. C.T. Vivian
Straight Outta Compton
[ 2015 ] Lonzo Williams
[ 2015 ] Lonzo Williams
The Meddler
[ 2015 ] Officer Wells
[ 2015 ] Officer Wells
TV Shows
All American
Cliff Mosley
Cliff Mosley
Criminal Minds
Phil Brooks
Phil Brooks
Resident Alien
Sheriff Mike Thompson
Sheriff Mike Thompson
The Closer
David Gabriel
David Gabriel
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
[ 2021-2024 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
Resident Alien
[ 2021-2025 ] Sheriff Mike Thompson
[ 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
Videos
TV: You Can't Stop Their Beat! Tveit, Winokur, Morrison, Krakowski & More Celebrate Shaiman & Wittman with the New York Pops!
by Randy Rainbow - 2014-05-17 09:00:01
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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