Biography

Reed R. McCants is a 40-year veteran of film, television and stage. He has always been committed and devoted to preserving and nurturing the Arts in African-American communities. A product of Harlem in New York City, Reed feels it is essential to give back.

Reed has created or co-founded three theatre companies in New York and Los Angeles. Rainbow Connection Theatre (1986 - 1988), Rebirth Drama Company (1989 - 1993) and the Live Theatre Gang (1996 - 2006). During these tenures, he has performed, produced and or directed well over 1000 theatre productions.

As an actor Reed has starred in Civil Brand, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On The 7th Day, Run for the Dream: The Gail Deavers Story, Project X and Road Raiders. He appeared in over 50 television commercials including the first Diet Coke commercial. Reed is the husband of legendary filmmaker/director Neema Barnette.

Reed and Neema are curators of Black History Mini Docs, which was featured at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures during Black History Month in 2024. Available on multiple social media platforms including YouTube, BHMD offers engaging short videos that educate viewers about the remarkable contributions of Black in American history.
- IMDb mini biography by: Reed R. McCants