Reynaldo Rey obit

Reynaldo Rey, 75, Actor and Comedian, Is Dead

He was not on the list.

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.

Partial filmography

    Disco Sexpot (1979)

    Young Doctors in Love (1982) - The Cops - Cicerelli

    Harlem Nights (1989) - Gambler

    Far Out Man (1990) - Lou

    A Rage in Harlem (1991) - Blind Man

    The Three Muscatels (1991) - King Alberto Nacho

    White Men Can't Jump (1992) - Tad

    Bébé's Kids (1992) - Lush (voice)

    House Party 3 (1994) - Veda's Dad

    Friday (1995) - Red's Father

    Sprung (1997) - Brotha #2

    Fakin' da Funk (1997) - Earnest

    The Breaks (1999) - Uncle Deion

    Jackie's Back (1999, TV Movie) - Cadillac Johnson (Retired Pimp)

    Play It to the Bone (1999) - Sportswriter

    Little Richard (2000, TV Movie) - Sugarfoot Sam

    The Cheapest Movie Ever Made (2000)

    For da Love of Money (2002) - Pops

    The Sunday Morning Stripper (2003, Short) - Elder Jenkins

    Survival of the Illest (2004) - Old School

    Super Spy (2004)

    My Big Phat Hip Hop Family (2005) - Terrell Mathis

    Treasure n tha Hood (2005) - Willie

    Issues (2005) - Mr. Livingston

    Who Made the Potato Salad? (2006) - Mr. Brown

    Everybody Hates Chris (2007, TV Series) - Mr. Lester

    Divine Intervention (2007) - Deacon Jones

    First Sunday (2008) - Soul Joe

    Internet Dating (2008) - Mr. Bentay

    American Dream (2008) - Manager

    Pawn Shop (2012) - Rey's Pal (final film role)