John Paul Reynolds (born August 5, 1991) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian. 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 August 5, 1991[1] Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Career
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 Conner 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."
In 2023 Reynolds co-performed the live comedy show No Tengo Escuela with comedian Carmen Christopher, with performances at Union Hall in New York[7] and the Soho Theatre in London.
Filmography
Film
| 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 | ||
| 2023 | Genie | Marvin |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014–2016 | The Chris Gethard Show | Todd Watch / Lawrence | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Red Oaks | Bartender | Episode: "The Wedding" |
| Master of None | Excited Dude | Episode: "Finale" | |
| 2015–2016 | The Special Without Brett Davis | Brian Wilson / Ralph | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Netflix Presents: The Characters | Employee #3 | Episode: "Tim Robinson" |
| High Maintenance | Aaron | Episode: "Selfie" | |
| Thanksgiving | Chad Morgan | Main role; 8 episodes | |
| 2016–present | Stranger Things | Officer Callahan | 16 episodes |
| 2016–2022 | Search Party | Drew Gardner | Main role |
| 2018 | The Shivering Truth | Mr. Lawson (voice) | Episode: "Constadeath" |
| 2019 | Miracle Workers | Mason | 2 episodes |
| Four Weddings and a Funeral | Duffy | Main role[8] | |
| 2020 | Wild Life | Glenn (voice) | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Killing It | Nate | 2 episodes |
| The Sex Lives of College Girls | Dan O'Connell | Episode: "Doppelbanger" | |
| 2023 | Up Here | Derek | Episode: "Labels" |
| Yellowjackets | Jay/Officer Matt Saracusa | 5 episodes | |
| Teenage Euthanasia | Van (voice) | Episode: "Mother's Day" |