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Tim Reid is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Black Heritage, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Political, Television & Film

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Tim Reid Biography

Tim Reid starred as "Venus Flytrap" on the popular CBS television series "WKRP in Cincinnati" from 1978 to 1982. Twice he has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award for "Best Actor in a Comedy" for his popular characters. Reid has had many starring roles over the years in several television series, including "The Richard Pryor Show," "Simon & Simon," "Frank's Place," "Snoops," "Save Our Streets," and the hit WB series "Sister, Sister."

Reid has written for several of the shows that he acted in, including "WKRP in Cincinnati," "Simon & Simon," "Frank's Place," and "Snoops," which he co-starred in with his wife, Daphne Maxwell Reid. Reid has also produced several of his popular television series such as "Frank's Place," "Snoops," and "The Tim & Daphne Show," in which the Reids co-starred and co-created. He received producing nods as a nominee for the Cable Ace Awards and the Producer's Guild Awards for the Family Channel/BET movie "Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad."

In 1988, Reid received two Emmy nominations for "Best Actor in a Comedy" and "Best Producer of a Comedy Series" for his role in CBS' "Frank's Place." He also received both the NAACP Image Award and the Viewers for Quality Television Award for "Best Actor in a Comedy." Reid founded Tim Reid Productions, Inc. in 1989, and through its association with Proctor & Gamble, executive produced the critically acclaimed 1998 CBS movie "About Sarah," starring Mary Steenburgen, Kellie Martin, and Diane Baker for which he received a Christopher Award. In 1990, he co-founded United Image Entertainment through which he produced four independent films. For his critically acclaimed feature film, "Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored," he received producing recognition as "Best in Show" by the Houston International Film Festival and he also won the "Directorial Award" from the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. In 1999, he was given the "Oscar Micheaux Award" by the Producer's Guild of America for "Outstanding Lifetime Achievement."

In 1997, Reid took a significant step and brought together investors to build his own film studio. As founder and President of New Millennium Studios in Petersburg, VA. NMS' first feature production, "Asunder," starring Blair Underwood, Debbi Morgan, and Michael Beach, was directed and produced by Reid and released through New Millennium Releasing. His African-American history project, "American Legacy Television" has received numerous awards over the past two years. "American Legacy Collection Vol. 1" is available for rent at select Blockbuster Video stores where Reid has secured Blockbuster's first African-American direct vendor deal. For Real, the latest film directed by Reid was produced by his studio and released by New Millennium Releasing along with the soundtrack for the film, which was produced by Reid's new in-house label, Vigilance Records. To complete the circle, Reid has created Obsidian Home Entertainment, a home video distribution company in connection with Ingram Entertainment with a 4-picture distribution deal for the company's films.

Through the years, Reid has felt a deep responsibility to give back to the community and as a result of his tireless efforts and generosity, has been honored by many organizations. In 1991 he was inducted into the National Black College Hall of Fame. In 1996, he received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Norfolk State University. In 1998 he was named "Virginian of the Year" by the Virginia Press Association and received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Virginia State University. In 2000, he received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Central State University and in 2001, from Medgar Evers College of CUNY. In 2003 he received a Doctor of Humane Letters from St. Augustine College and a Doctor of Laws from Bethune Cookman College. Reid has also raised scholarship funds annually through the "Tim Reid Celebrity Weekend" of golf & tennis for The Tim Reid Scholarship Foundation, now in its 13th year.

Reid, born in Norfolk, VA, graduated from Norfolk State University with a BS in Business/Marketing.

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How do I book Tim Reid to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Reid for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tim Reid, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tim Reid or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Tim Reid

Speaking fees for Tim Reid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tim Reid are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Reid, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Tim Reid speak about?

Tim Reid is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Black Heritage, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Political, Television & Film.
Where does Tim Reid travel from?

Tim Reid generally travels from San Antonio, TX, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Tim Reid’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tim Reid for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Reid for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Reid or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Tim Reid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Reid for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tim Reid generally travels from San Antonio, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jalen Rose, Hill Harper, Charles S. Dutton, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Victoria Rowell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Reid for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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