Jon Reep

Jon Reep (born March 26, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, known as the "That thing got a Hemi?" guy in Dodge commercials starting in 2004. From 2004 to 2006, he played the recurring character Police Officer Gerald Bob in the ABC sitcom Rodney. In 2007, Reep won the fifth season of Last Comic Standing on NBC.

Jon Reep
Born (1972-03-26) March 26, 1972
Hickory, North Carolina, U.S.
MediumStand-up comedy, film, television
NationalityAmerican
Years active1998–present
GenresStand-up comedy
SpouseGenta Reep (separated March 2013)
Notable works and roles"Hemi Guy" in Dodge Ram Hemi commercials
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Websitejonreep.com

Early life

Reep was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina. He has one younger brother, Jason. Their father, David, worked as the manager of a Goodyear store, and a part-time police officer. Their mother, Betty, was a receptionist at a local telephone company, Sprint. Reep was raised as a Baptist.

Education

Reep attended Fred T. Foard High School in Newton, North Carolina and played football.

After graduating high school, Reep began attending Catawba Valley Community College, while working at his father's Goodyear store.

In 1992, Reep transferred to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and graduated in 1996 with a BA degree in theatre, mass communication, and public and interpersonal communication. After graduation, Reep landed a job as a production assistant with UNC-TV.

Personal

In 1995, Reep was at a Carolina Panthers inaugural football game in Clemson, South Carolina when the Panthers mascot, Sir Purr, called him to the field. Reep started dancing in the endzone until the police arrested him. Reep was then sent some Panther memorabilia for the incident. On October 5, 2007, Reep married Genta Trimble in Maui, Hawaii. In March 2013, his wife Genta Reep filed for divorce. Their divorce is currently ongoing in the state of California.[1]

Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007CMT Comedy ClubHimself
2007Last Comic StandingHimselfWinner
2007Bandits vs. SmokiesHimself
2004–2006RodneyGerald Bob
2006Comedy Central PresentsHimself
2005Premium BlendHimself
2001Late FridayHimself
2008MADtvHimself
2009Metro JethroHimself
2010Good Luck CharlieCharity Collector
2013R U Faster Than a Redneck?Himself
2013Eastbound & DownJed Forney

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo BayRaymus
2014Into the StormReevis

References
  1. New York Times
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