Bio

Hi I'm Jon Reep. Comedian, Actor, & Metro Jethro. What is a Metro Jethro? Click on the Metro Jethro tab to find out. I was born and raised in Hickory, NC. Which was the furniture capitol of the world for a while. It's also home to Winston-Cup champion Dale Jarrett and the pig from Green Acres. Eva Gabor. Just kidding, she's from Hungary.

I graduated from North Carolina State University 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Mass Communication, and Public & Personal communication. A year later I hit the road as a full-time traveling comic, and that was the end of my life as a normal human being. In 2000, I moved to Los Angeles to try my hand at an acting career.

As an actor I've played the pot smoking farmer "Raymus" from the movie Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay, and the dim witted cop "Gerald Bob" from the ABC Sitcom Rodney. But you probably know me from Dodge Truck's popular ad campaign as the "Hemi guy". I'm known to millions as the redheaded hillbilly in the Dodge Ram commercials who leans out of a beat-up car and utters the now famous line: "That thing gotta Hemi?

But before all that I was already one of the hardest working comics in America, selling out clubs and getting standing ovations at college after college across the country. As a comedian you may have seen me on season 5 of "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. I was the winner that year, thank you very much. Maybe you've seen me on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" or the half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep". Possibly, you've seen me on TBS's "Pit Stop Comedy", NBC's "Late Friday" or CMT's "Comedy Club" & "Comedy stage."

I have performed at the Montreal "Just for Laughs" Festival in 1999 & 2004. I've also performed in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival in 2005 and the Bonaroo Music & Arts Festival 2006. Most recently I headlined a club during the Vancouver Comedy Festival in 2009. My show is supersonic energy filled with non-stop characters and super clever writing. I'm on road all the time, so check out my tour schedule to see if I'm at a venue near you.

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Carol S. White Comment by Carol S. White on November 27, 2011 at 9:18pm

Hey Jon...I first heard you on my XM radio while driving some long interstate in some wide state, they all run together after awhile. Point is I had to pull my rig over cause I was laughing so hard I was crying and almost peed my pants. Anyway...my Mom was born and raised in Hickory and in tracing my family I found Reeps all over. Seems like the Saine's, Wise's and Reeps were all neighbors back in the early days before Hickory was Hickory. I'll be checking your schedule to try to catch your show live someday in the near future and I'll be sure to buy some of those "depends", I for sure don't want to pee my pants.

Sandy Ross Comment by Sandy Ross on October 14, 2011 at 8:55am
Saw your performance @ Goodnight's last night and laughed til I cried!  My husband and son (An NCSU junior) also enjoyed it.  Thought it was very cool that were available after the show for photos.  Come back often!!
tony king Comment by tony king on July 28, 2011 at 9:42pm

Love it man... all of it. I live in a small three redlight town in ol kentuck, people always ask me where olive hill is near and all I can think of, it's near a cannon lol yep we have all the same things that ya'll have, rat killins, grits and gravey, gossip, and ya a few of us here are to good for cords lol have a great day my friend.

bicycle!

Tyler Beevers Comment by Tyler Beevers on April 13, 2011 at 7:19am

OMG...grew up in a rural town of 5,000 in Louisiana so I can relate to everything you talk about....way too funny. When I moved to Nashville, everyone laughed when I'd say "Let's go to the Sonic".  Honestly, it had never crossed my mind until they brought it up.  Anyway, the wife and I will be at Zanies this Friday to see ya.  Bringing 2 other couples with us too.  We guaranteed they would laugh harder than they've laughed in a long while!!  Can't wait!

Kim Stalcup Comment by Kim Stalcup on April 5, 2011 at 8:59am
Been watching you for years! Finally got to see you live & meet ya @ the Punchline in ATL. AWEsome.  My husband & I met up w/ some friends at the show &  haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time... can't wait to see ya again!!  Love seeing a "local" boy go all Hollywood. ;)  Tootle, Kim
Laura Love Comment by Laura Love on March 19, 2011 at 10:34am

Saw you on Comedy Central.  I would have sworn you were from Texas.  In fact, I think I know your daddy!  Laughed and Laughed.  Sure enjoyed it.  Must have to look it up on the net.  Thanks for the giggles.  Laura

Vicky Burnette Comment by Vicky Burnette on March 4, 2011 at 8:13am
Hi Jon, Love your mountain humor. I live in a small town called Barnardsville which is north of Asheville about 25 miles. I know a friend of yours who lives in Raleigh,NC. He has a  bad arm from some kind of accident and a son who plays ball. Anyway, would love to see you when you come to Asheville but will be out of town. I could tell you some really funny stories that has happened in my life that are hilarious. If you would like to hear some, just let me know. The things in life that happen are the funniest. I love the beehive story. I share it with everybody who visits me. I must go for now, will write soon. Have a great day.
Kameron Ernestberg Comment by Kameron Ernestberg on January 31, 2011 at 11:18pm

Hey Jon! Me and my family love watching your videoas, and they never get old! It's the one thing we can actually agree on. Like you I am the comedian of the family. I love to laugh, and love making people laugh. Your a big inspiration for me, and I just wanted to thank you for being hilarious and not forgetting where you came from!

 -Kam

Liz Cunningham Comment by Liz Cunningham on January 15, 2011 at 2:54pm

Hi Jon,

I thought i'd send you this pic of a giant rat that rode up into our yard on a Harley. After drinking several gallons of water (and eating a pound of raw hamburger meat) he headed on his way screaming " See ya at the fair!"

 

 

Liz Cunningham Comment by Liz Cunningham on January 15, 2011 at 2:47pm
Kelly S Elliott Comment by Kelly S Elliott on December 30, 2010 at 7:56am
Hey Jon, I was telling my freind how funny you was last nite, thought I would show her your video.....well...LOL I dont think I want to do that again right before bedtime...I had a dream you went running thru my barn, wearing nuttin but your boots....and you were chasing my 3 legged cat..LOL whats up with that?????  
Tim Ellis Comment by Tim Ellis on December 19, 2010 at 7:43am

Just saw you in Knoxville.  The show was great!  Jon is hilarious!  Great stuff and keep it up! :)

PhotoOpt Comment by PhotoOpt on December 5, 2010 at 9:58am
Yahoo News, least brainiest cities in America.. Hickory!! I was sooooo waiting on a city in Bama to be put there LOL
Starr Lavender Comment by Starr Lavender on December 4, 2010 at 3:02pm
Please oh please come to Columbus, Ohio or somewhere near there. My daughters quote you all the time, we have two of your shows dvr'd and re-watch them constantly. Was looking for tickets but everything is too far away. Oh yeah, they found this site and added some T-shirts to the "cart" that they want for Christmas.
Bryan T Hudson Comment by Bryan T Hudson on November 15, 2010 at 12:54pm
Also, please come to Zanies in Nashville ,Tn
Bryan T Hudson Comment by Bryan T Hudson on November 15, 2010 at 12:52pm
I am in retail sales and they have sucked last few years but when I get down I pull Jon up and the "Son of a Buck" makes me laugh and I walk out of my office with Tears of laughter and people around me think I am on somethin, and I am. The Comedy of Jon Reep hits home. Thanks Jon
Donna Edwards Comment by Donna Edwards on November 14, 2010 at 10:03am
Reep's Peeps from Dallas,... NC that is.....Loved the show in Spindale. I LOVE JON REEP!
PhotoOpt Comment by PhotoOpt on November 14, 2010 at 6:57am
My husband and I cant wait to see you at the Stardome in December 2010!!
someone ;) Comment by someone ;) on November 13, 2010 at 4:23pm
Hey Jon! guess what, im from good ole hickory too. and guess what else? i go to Fred T. Foard!! anyways, i think you are absolutelyyy hilarious and my friends dad went to school with you. his name is kiowa partin i dont know if you remember him or not, but my friend told me that they were watching you on tv one time and you were telling a story and her dad already knew it because you used to tell it all the time in high school. thats awesome. but i think its pretty cool that someone from hickreee (haha) is SOOO famous now. anyways, i love you, keep doing what you are doing, you're hilarious
Jeanne Boyce Comment by Jeanne Boyce on October 29, 2010 at 8:59pm
We just saw you for the first time tonight at the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson, SC. Garry (my hubby) and I laughed throughout. You are terrific, and we thank you for a wonderful, uplifting show!

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