Reynaldo Rey, ‘Friday’ and ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Actor, Dies at 75
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Reynaldo Rey, a longtime actor who appeared as Red’s father in 1995 hit “Friday,” died Thursday in Los Angeles, his manager confirmed. He was 75.
The actor died from complications of a stroke he suffered late last year.
Along with his memorable role in “Friday,” Rey is also known for appearing in “Harlem Nights” (1989), “White Men Can’t Jump” (1992), “House Party 3″ (1994) and “For Da Love of Money” (2000). The comedian has more than 52 film credits to his name.
He had several TV credits, including appearances in “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Sanford and Son,” “The Wayans Bros.,” “227,” “The Tonight Show, “Sister, Sister,” Parents in Crime” and “The Royal Family.”
Rey also had a career as a stand-up comedian, and served as a co-host on BET’s stand-up show “Comic View.” He has recorded three comedy albums and three videos.
Rey was born in Sequoyah County, Okla., and as an adult moved to Cleveland, where he became a member of the Karamu House Theatre and launched his comedy career. He later moved to New York and joined the Harlem Theatre Group, which is when he made his first film appearance.
The actor most recently wrote, directed, financed and starred in the play “Hollywood P.O.”
TMZ first reported the news.
Reynaldo Rey, a longtime actor who appeared as Red’s father in 1995 hit “Friday,” died Thursday in Los Angeles, his manager confirmed. He was 75.
The actor died from complications of a stroke he suffered late last year.
Along with his memorable role in “Friday,” Rey is also known for appearing in “Harlem Nights” (1989), “White Men Can’t Jump” (1992), “House Party 3″ (1994) and “For Da Love of Money” (2000). The comedian has more than 52 film credits to his name.
He had several TV credits, including appearances in “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Sanford and Son,” “The Wayans Bros.,” “227,” “The Tonight Show, “Sister, Sister,” Parents in Crime” and “The Royal Family.”
Rey also had a career as a stand-up comedian, and served as a co-host on BET’s stand-up show “Comic View.” He has recorded three comedy albums and three videos.
Rey was born in Sequoyah County, Okla., and as an adult moved to Cleveland, where he became a member of the Karamu House Theatre and launched his comedy career. He later moved to New York and joined the Harlem Theatre Group, which is when he made his first film appearance.
The actor most recently wrote, directed, financed and starred in the play “Hollywood P.O.”
TMZ first reported the news.
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Dam rip, cool asab
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he was funny as hell on comic view when bruce bruce was the host
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detcatinva wrote: »
Man, we were just watching that movie last week talking about his ass lol.
R.I.P. to the O.G. -
detcatinva wrote: »
Man, we were just watching that movie last week talking about his ass lol.
R.I.P. to the O.G.
I think when I remember Reynaldo Rey outta all of the movie roles that he's done over the course of his career, this scene will forever be one of my favorite scenes...EVER!
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yup i remember him first n Comic View funny as dude that era of comic view was hilarious
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I first saw him on "Def Comedy Jam'' back in the day, funny dude
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Rest in Peace to a real one..
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Damn RIP. I remember him from Comic View
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R.I.p.
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r.i.p.
lol "no!"
nut that house party scene was classic. -
R.I.P.
The Lord yelled down on high "You want some too old man!?"
And he couldn't say no. -
Damn rip
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KneeGro_DuperMan wrote: »RIP
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...damn I just saw this. R.I.P. He had me rollin in that dinner scene wit Bernie in House Party 3. -
Met dude over ten years ago in kansas city and i asked him where the comic view dancers at lol
Cool dude
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let me share my fav Reynaldo Rey Joke. (i will make it short)
He sees an old lady walking across the street on a windy day.
she is holding her hat, but her dress is flying everywhere showing all her business.
he said "ma'am, why u lettin yo dress fly all up and showing all your unmentionables while holding on to that damn hat?"
She says " Fool, everything down there 90 years old, this hat BRAND NEW!"
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Damn, im watching Friday as I type
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Rip
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