John Paul Reynolds (born August 5, 1991) is an American actor and writer. He is known for his starring role in the series Search Party (2016–2022) and his recurring role on Stranger Things (2016–present).[2] Reynolds also starred in the miniseries Four Weddings and a Funeral in 2019. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he began his career at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago.[3][4]
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Born | John Paul Reynolds (1991-08-05) August 5, 1991 (age 31)[1] Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Reynolds began his career in Chicago at the age of 18. He graduated from the IO Training Center and the Second City Conservatory in Chicago, and performed regularly at IO Chicago, The Annoyance, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, The Playground, and Upstairs Gallery.[5] He was also a part of the Kill All Comedy collective along with comedians Connor O'Malley and Gary Richardson.[6]
Reynolds has said he based his Search Party character Drew Gardner on his experience growing up in the Midwest: "I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and I based him as a guy I would know in the Midwest who sees his brothers grow up a certain way, and wants to maintain that status quo with his family, and doesn’t want to be in any spotlight."
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Party Time Party Time | Lewk | |
2018 | Most Likely to Murder | Perkins | |
2020 | Save Yourselves! | Jack | |
Horse Girl | Darren | ||
Cowboys | Grover | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | The Chris Gethard Show | Todd Watch | Episode: "All Hands On the Bad One" |
2015 | Red Oaks | Bartender | Episode: "The Wedding" |
Master of None | Excited Dude | Episode: "Finale" | |
2016 | The Chris Gethard Show | Lawrence | Episode: "Quit Your Job" |
High Maintenance | Aaron | Episode: "Selfie" | |
Thanksgiving | Chad Morgan | Main role; 8 episodes | |
Netflix Presents: The Characters | Employee #3 | Episode: "Tim Robinson" | |
2016–present | Stranger Things | Officer Callahan | 16 episodes |
2016–2022 | Search Party | Drew Gardner | Main role |
2019 | Miracle Workers | Mason | 2 episodes |
Four Weddings and a Funeral | Duffy | Main role[7] | |
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