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Joseph D. Reitman
Birth Name:Joseph David Reitman
Birth Date:1968 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
Partner:Annie Duke (2006–2012)
Occupation:Actor, film producer, film director, writer
Years Active:1991 - present

Joseph David Reitman (born May 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer, director, and writer.

Early life

Joe Reitman grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and majored in theatre at Pitzer College in Claremont, California, in order to pursue a career in entertainment. He is Jewish and a quarter Irish.

Career

Reitman was quickly cast in movie and TV roles and was brought to prominence by his recurring role as Kelly Bundy's boyfriend on Married... with Children. Notable film credits include The Perfect Storm, Lady in the Water, Clueless and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.[1] Reitman wrote a story for Marvel Comics' Spider-Man Unlimited #14 titled "S.C.U.D.S", published in Spring 2006.

Poker

Reitman has played at the World Series of Poker four times and won UltimateBet.com's $1 Million Guaranteed Tournament. He has also played in numerous charity tournaments.[1]

Personal life

In 2002, Reitman married actress Shannon Elizabeth. In March 2005, the couple announced their separation.[2] They remain friends, and he currently manages her theatrical career. Together, they founded Animal Avengers, a nonprofit organization for animal rights.

In 2006, Reitman began dating professional poker player Annie Duke.[1] They got engaged in 2010. The couple broke up in 2012.

Filmography

Actor

Film roles
YearTitleRolesNotes
1994Andrew LackhappyJoe AntagonistDirect-to-video
1995CluelessStudent
1995PoolJimShort film
1996Beat the BashBrian
1998Clay PigeonsGlen
1999Better Never Than LateBeat-up GuyShort film
2000The Perfect StormDouglas Kosco
2001TomcatsCarrot Lover
2001American Pie 2Male EMT
2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackBluntman & Chronic Assistant Director
2002Auto FocusHippie Boy
2002The Real DealFreddy
2002Bum RunnerOatmealShort film
2003The FailuresGlenn
2004ChoicesClub BossShort film
2005CursedMummy DJUncredited
2005Drop Dead SexyTiny
2005Short FuseSky
2006BandidasRegulator 2
2006Lady in the WaterLong Haired Smoker
2006These DaysAndrew
2007LeoLeoShort film
2009Detective
2009GamerBoard Op
2010Radio Free AlbemuthPrisoner #1
2011Anti PeopleMarcusShort film
2011A Hidden AgenderNeil CavenoShort film
2012Tough ChuckChuckShort film
2012Orange County Hill KillersGuy Dragging TireShort film
2013Halfway to HellManager
2014The BlackoutBuddy
2015A Killer of MenIsaiahShort film
2016Money MonsterMatty (Floor Manager)
2016Queen of HeartsPawn Shop OwnerShort film
2017The SuitcaseSully DropoShort film
2017This is MegEric
2017Mom and DadHomeroom Teacher
2017The Best PeopleJoseph
2019The False MirrorMarvin
2019Use MeLuke Adore
2019GhostedEdwinShort film
2020ArchenemyFinn
2021Coronavirus ConspiracyEconomist
2021Witness InfectionMarioIndependent film
Television roles
YearTitleRolesNotes
1991Blood TiesShrike MemberTV movie
1993Street of SunsetTough Guy #1Episode: "Family Affair"
1994Beverly Hills, 90210FreshmanEpisode: "Life After Death"
1994California DreamsTommy KeatingEpisode: "Rebel Without a Nerve"
1994Married... with ChildrenTomEpisode: "I Want My Psycho Dad: Part 2"
1994–1995Genghis2 episodes
1995StonerEpisode: "Radio Free Trumaine"
1995Hudson StreetErnie2 episodes
1996Boston CommonDirectorEpisode: "I Thee Endow"
1996TowniesJesseMain cast
1997The Naked TruthBilly, the homeless manEpisode: "The Scoop"
1997ArsenioDan TaylorEpisode: "Throw Momma from the House"
1997The Tony Danza ShowFritzEpisode: "With Your Guest Host Tony DiMeo..."
1997Head over HeelsJasonEpisode: "Reunion Guy"
1997The PretenderSpencerEpisode: "Over the Edge"
1997The Drew Carey ShowHerbEpisode: "That Thing You Don't"
1997Total SecurityDean DriscollEpisode: "Look Who's Stalking"
1998Significant OthersStuMiniseries; 2 episodes
1998Route 9CliffTV movie
1998My GenerationVelcro1 episode
1999-2000Jack & JillFrankie2 episodes
2000Hollywood Off RampEpisode: "Casino"
2000The HuntressFerdieEpisode: "Scattered"
2000BullDr. ZEpisode: "How Green Is Your Mail?"
2001CharmedTarkin2 episodes
2002ProvidenceRadio Station ManagerEpisode: "A New Beginning"
2002Sean NolanEpisode: "Chasing the Bus"
2003Rent ControlVincentTV movie
2003Joan of ArcadiaRecord Store ClerkEpisode: "The Devil Made Me Do It"
2005Judging AmyCurtis WeaverEpisode: "Revolutions Per Minute"
2005Sleeper CellBar CustomerEpisode: "Immigrant"
2006Bob NorwoodEpisode: "If Looks Could Kill"
2007Close to HomeMike BernardEpisode: "Eminent Domain"
2007-2008The ShieldAxl2 episodes
2009JackassEpisode: "Hog Heaven"
2009In Plain SightColin BerrensonEpisode: "A Frond in Need"
2009MentalEllis KahaneEpisode: "Bad Moon Rising"
2009MonkEvan GildeaEpisode: "Mr. Monk Takes the Stand"
2009The Legend of NeilGlorm3 episodes
2010SupernaturalBorisEpisode: "Live Free or Twihard"
2010SquattersMr. Friedson2 episodes
2012CV NationRonaldEpisode: "Welcome Home, 'Guardian"
2012Bad GirlsStuartPilot
2013The GalleryBilly Joyce2 episodes
2014
  1. Besties
DougEpisode: "#Besties Selfie Parody"
2014Lincoln TateEpisode: "Humbug"
2015The Hotel BarclayMartyEpisode: "The Secret Knock"
2016Just Add MagicJensenEpisode: "Just Add Jake"
2016Ray DonovanArt FenceEpisode: "Rattus Rattus"
2016-201737 ProblemsGunnarWeb series; Main cast
2016-2018TMI HollywoodHimself4 episodes
2017-2018Happy!Very Bad SantaMain cast
2019Marvel's The PunisherCreepy Ed ZatnerEpisode: "The Abyss"
2022House HuntersHimselfEpisode: "A Matcha Made in Atlanta"
2022First KillClayton Cook
2022–present The Bearded Man4 episodes
Video game roles
YearTitleRole
1995Dick
1997Bruno Pantucci
2019Telling LiesHarry

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.pokernews.com/news/2006/1/reitman-duke-poker-pair.htm Joe Reitman and Annie Duke: Poker's Winning Pair | Poker News
  2. https://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-03-17#celeb3 Movie & TV News @ IMDb.com - WENN - 17 March 2006