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Adam Reed
American voice actor, animator, screenwriter, television producer and television director

Adam Reed

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American voice actor, animator, screenwriter, television producer and television director
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Age
54 years
Education
Asheville High School
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Biography

Adam Brooks Reed (born January 8, 1970) is an American voice actor, animator, screenwriter, television producer and television director. Reed created, writes, and voice acts the FX/FXX adult animated comedy series Archer, which premiered in September 2009. He also voice acted, wrote, directed and produced the television series Sealab 2021 and Frisky Dingo, with his co-creator and creative partner Matt Thompson.

Early work

Reed graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992 with a degree in English. Reed and longtime collaborator Matt Thompson started out at Cartoon Network doing various odd jobs as production assistants, until they came up with their own show, High Noon Toons, in 1994. High Noon Toons was a 3-hour programming block of cartoons hosted by cowboy hand puppets Haas and Lil' Jo (a Bonanza pun). Thompson and Reed were frequently drunk during filming. Once in 1995, the duo was reprimanded for lighting one of the prop sets on fire.

After leaving Cartoon Network in 1996 (over disagreements while working on a morning cartoon show hosted by Carrot Top), Reed and Thompson moved to New York, where they would spend a year working in the "sordid underbelly" of daytime talk shows.

Companies

Reed and Thompson formed 70/30 Productions when they created Sealab 2021, one of the first original series for Adult Swim. The company's name came from the plan that Reed would do 70% of the writing and 30% of the producing, with Thompson doing the reverse.

The pair became known for their work on a number of other Adult Swim projects, including Frisky Dingo, which aired for several years after Sealab 2021 was cancelled.

In 2009, Reed and Thompson closed 70/30 Productions and formed Floyd County Productions to produce Reed's new project, the FX/FXX series Archer. The company not only develops exclusive programming but also creates content for other media, including the television shows Atlanta, Legion, Fargo, Goliath and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Archer

After the cancellation of Frisky Dingo in 2008, Reed took a vacation to Spain to brainstorm ideas for a new project. His experience traversing the Vía de la Plata, and people-watching in Plaza Mayor in nearby Salamanca, enabled him to conceptualize his vision of Archer. Reed recalled in an interview:

So I sat on the Plaza Mayor for three days –drinking either coffee or beer or gin, depending on the time of day –surrounded by these Spanish women who seemed both unaware and completely aware of their beauty. Occasionally they would glance over –and catch me gaping at them –and just smile at me like, "I know, right?" And for three days, I couldn't even splutter "Buenos dias" to any of them –not once. And thus was Sterling Archer born –he would've absolutely sauntered over to a table full of those women and sat down and ordered an entire case of cava or whatever.

Nevertheless, he believed developing a sitcom with the theme of global espionage was inevitable given his proclivity for adventure-driven comedy. Archer was originally pitched under the working title Duchess.

Archer draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the James Bond franchise, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006), and The Pink Panther franchise. The show's hallmarks include reference-heavy humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and meta-comedy. Archer is produced using limited animation and takes its visual style from mid-century comic art. The cast members record their lines individually, and the show regularly employs guest actors and actresses for supporting characters. There have been 134 episodes broadcast in the show's history.

Archer has received positive reviews from critics and won awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Critics Choice Awards. The series has also received 15 Annie Award nominations, among others, for outstanding achievement in animation, writing, direction, and voice acting.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994–95High Noon ToonsLil' JoAlso writer and producer
2000–05Sealab 2021Dr. Virjay, Mardock, VariousAlso co-creator, writer and executive producer
2005–07; 201812 oz. MouseSharkActor; 22 episodes
2006–08Frisky DingoKillface, Xander Crews / Awesome X, Ronnie, Wendell T. Stamps, Nearl CrewsAlso co-creator, writer and executive producer
2008The XtaclesAlso co-creator, writer and executive producer
2007That Crook'D 'SippBeauregard Beauxregard VIIIPilot; actor
2008–09Robot ChickenKing Randor, Tony Stark / Iron Man, NASCAR President, AnnouncerActor; 3 episodes
2009–presentArcherRay Gillette, Bilbo, Captain ReynaudAlso creator, director (season 1–6), writer (season 1–10) and executive producer
2012UnsupervisedExecutive producer
2014ChozenExecutive producer

Awards and honors

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2010NewNowNext AwardsBest Show You're Not WatchingArcherWon
2011Annie AwardsBest General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast ProductionArcherNominated
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Comedy SeriesArcherNominated
2012Annie AwardsBest General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast ProductionArcherNominated
Comedy AwardsBest Animated Comedy SeriesArcherWon
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Animated SeriesArcherWon
2013Annie AwardsBest General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast ProductionArcherNominated
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Animated SeriesArcherWon
2014Annie AwardsBest General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast ProductionArcherNominated
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Animated SeriesArcherWon
Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Animated ProgramFor "Archer Vice: The Rules Of Extraction"Nominated
2015Annie AwardsBest General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast ProductionArcherNominated
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Animated SeriesArcherWon
Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Animated Program"Pocket Listing"Nominated
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Multiplatform StorytellingMark Paterson & Tim Farrell for "Archer Scavenger Hunt"Won
2016Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Animated Program"The Figgis Agency"Won
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Multiplatform StorytellingMark Paterson, Tim Farrell, & Bryan Fordney for "Archer Scavenger Hunt 2"Won
2017Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Animated Program"Archer Dreamland: No Good Deed"Nominated
2018Annie AwardsOutstanding Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television/Broadcast ProductionAdam ReedNominated
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Animated SeriesArcherNominated
Webby AwardsBest Use of Augmented RealityArcher, P.I. AppNominated
Saturn AwardsBest Animated Series or Film on TelevisionArcherNominated
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Who is Adam Reed?
Adam Reed is an American voice actor, animation director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the animated television series Archer, which he created and has served as the executive producer, head writer, and voice actor since its inception in 2009.
What other shows has Adam Reed worked on?
In addition to Archer, Adam Reed has worked on other animated shows such as Frisky Dingo and Sealab 2021. He co-created both of these shows with Matt Thompson.
What is Adam Reed's role in Archer?
Adam Reed is the creator, executive producer, head writer, and one of the voice actors on Archer. He provides the voice for the main character, Sterling Archer, as well as other supporting characters.
Has Adam Reed won any awards for his work on Archer?
Yes, Adam Reed has received several awards and nominations for his work on Archer. He has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program, and the show has also been recognized by the Critics' Choice Television Awards and the Annie Awards.
What is Adam Reed's writing style?
Adam Reed is known for his unique and witty writing style. His scripts often feature fast-paced dialogue, clever wordplay, and a mix of pop culture references and obscure jokes. He has been praised for his sharp sense of humor and ability to blend comedy and action in his storytelling.
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