Alex Reid (screenwriter)

Alex Reid (born September 25, 1965) is an American television producer and screenwriter.

Alex Reid is an Emmy-winning writer/director. He started as a standup comedian in San Francisco but after moving to Los Angeles he transitioned to writing for television in the late 90’s. While writing on Malcolm in the Middle he won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for his episode, “Bowling.” Also, while working on Malcolm in the Middle, Reid began his directing career. Besides Malcolm, he’s directed episodes of The Middle, The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Life in Pieces, Odd Mom Out, Up All Night and The Michael J. Fox Show.