Hell Hath No Fury

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:46:42 +0800

Reed Clare plays the super villain, "Chaos Theory" and lead in this Bravo!FACT comedy film directed by Dug Rotstein. The film will debut in film festivals in North America and abroad while also being shown in limited theatrical release. Reed puts his comedic talents and range on display in this very funny and stylish parody of the superhero and romantic comedy film genres.

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Flashpoint

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:17:09 +0800

In the Season 5 - Episode 1 premiere of the hit CBS/CTV drama, "Flashpoint", Reed played drug kingpin, "Nick Hastings", in a possible recurring role. In the the hit TV series, Reed showcased more of his talent, diverse physical abilities and weapons training in many scenes opposite the lead, Hugh Dillon who plays Ed, in which an intense physical exchange and climactic showdown unfolds between Ed and Nick. Reed looks forward to more opportunities working on Flashpoint in the near future. Reed is currently preparing for upcoming work and roles in Toronto and abroad.

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‘The Bulletin’ Article

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 20:49:48 +0800

Actor leaves Broadway for Cityplace, TV career
www.TheBulletin.ca
By Kimberly Spice

Reed Clare has a long list of acting roles to his credit but one engagement stands out above all the rest when after a performance in New York his father at last recognized Clare’s talent and his commitment to the profession.

“After that theatrical experience in that comedy (How to Speak Woman), in which I made my father laugh, then I had the full support of him and he began to invest in my career more than he had before,” Clare told The Bulletin. “Monetarily and otherwise he took a genuine interest.”
His father, Thomas Clare owner of Petronas Carbide Technologies Inc., committed to Clare’s acting career and set up a subsidiary office in New York where Clare worked as an executive sales manager for the company. This gave Clare the opportunity to pursue his acting, stay in the US, and have a steady income.

His dream of becoming a full time actor in New York was short lived when three years ago his attempt at obtaining a green card failed. Not being able to work in the US, Clare was forced to return to Canada where he decided to take a pass on Vancouver, which is closer to his family, and live in Toronto.

Clare, now in his mid-thirties, is not the type to sit idly bye and wait to be discovered as a gifted actor. To show his talents he decided to executive produce, and star in his own short action film Kingdom Come. Creating the small budget film gave Clare the opportunity to show his abilities as a stunt coordinator and stunt performer as well as his talent as a dramatic actor.

“To create and produce a film is more popular than it’s ever been,” commented Clare adding it is essential that artists use today’s mediums to promote themselves. “Different technology and tools at an artist’s disposal are much more affordable then they once were.”

Currently Clare is writing his next movie about a troubled Canadian Army captain returning from Afghanistan and his struggles to reintegrate back into regular society. He hopes the production will be completed in two years.

Clare’s other current project is creating a charity to help Canadian veterans, widows and orphans affected by the war in Afghanistan but this has turned out to be more complex than he imagined.

“I want this to be a life involvement and achievement and part of my life’s work,” Clare stated reflecting he would have considered doing time in the military if he had not chosen acting. “I thought it was something I could do in a week. It takes about eight months to create a foundation or charity.”

The Blue Jays Way resident made the decision to change his focus from theatre to pursue opportunities in television. His first audition became his most prominent role to date in the CW network TV series Nikita where he played a stunt actor. Watch for him in an upcoming episode of the new series “The Transporter.”

Scene from 'Nikita'

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:22:59 +0800

In this scene from the the hit TV series Nikita, Reed showcased his talent, range and diverse physical abilities in exemplary fashion having performed his own stunts in a scene opposite the lead, Maggie Q, in which a very intense physical and verbal exchange unfolds between Nikita and his character. Reed looks forward to more opportunities working on Nikita in the future after having made a strong overall impression with the production. Reed is currently preparing for upcoming work and roles in Toronto and abroad.

Nikita

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:56:38 +0800

Congratulations! Reed booked his first audition with Oldfield for the TV series Nikita, back in February. He showcased his talent, range and diverse physical abilities in exemplary fashion having performed his own stunts in a scene opposite the lead in which a very intense physical and verbal exchange unfolds between Nikita and his character. Reed looks forward to more opportunities working on Nikita in the future after having made a strong overall impression with the production. Reed is currently preparing for upcoming work and roles in Toronto and abroad.

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Oldfield Management

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 22:39:54 +0800

Reed is excited to announce having signed with Oldfield, a top Toronto-based Talent Management Company. As individuals, Oldfield's agents possess an enviable reputation as cooperative, focused communicators as well as being skillful and adept negotiators, combining 35 years of expertise in the entertainment industry. Reed is proud of this new found relationship and keen to be making strides with his acting career and Oldfield.

Muay Thai

Sun, 2 May 2010 22:59:40 +0800

Reed has been training and sparring in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) at Old School Muay Thai in Toronto for over a year. He has fought in several fights and is scheduled to fight again in June. As a dynamic and versatile actor he has reaped great rewards from his Muay Thai training thus far including: increased endurance, strength and muscle while learning the technique, form and function of this amazing martial art. He has also developed greater mental focus and discipline along with a sense of spiritual well-being. Other combative arts in Reed’s arsenal include Tae Kwon Do and Western boxing.

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Canadian War Drama

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:02:12 +0800

Reed is currently developing and writing a feature length screenplay to serve as a contemporary war drama about a court marshaled Canadian Army Captain back from the war in Afghanistan. The story delves into the inhumanities of the war and the atrocities committed by good men with strong familial like bonds and obligations who have reached their breaking point, in the face of great stress, emotional strain and turmoil. Reed is consulting with several associates who are in the armed forces in Canada, Australia, and the U.S. to develop this project.

Kingdom Come

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:03:14 +0800

Reed completed an ambitious period action film, ‘Kingdom Come’, which he co-wrote, played the lead and executive produced. The film was produced in association with Relativity Media, a prominent Hollywood Finance company.

This epic period action film, ‘Kingdom Come’, was born when Reed assembled a group of talented filmmaking and theater colleagues and embarked on an extraordinary journey. They realized that collectively with their vision, energy, expertise and resources, they had an excellent opportunity to create a film that would be unique to the short film genre. This was to be a micro epic in the vein of grand ‘Gladiator’ style films, complete with professional fight choreographers, lavish costumes and equipment, special effects, professionally trained fight extras and ancient looking indoor/outdoor locations and sets. In essence, they had a true synthesis of indie spirit and filmmaking, with professional technique, grand scale, authenticity and high end production values.

The film is an ambitious 25 minute DV short about a 1st century Celtic King agonizing on his deathbed over the greatest battle of his life. In it he attempts to reconcile an act of treachery he committed against his greatest adversary. This is a story of morality and a man’s struggle for truth and redemption. The film was shot and produced entirely in New York City in such notable locations as:

Macbeth At The Met Opera In NYC

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:48 +0800

Reed performed in The Metropolitan Opera’s production of ‘Macbeth’ in New York City, where he played the First Murderer and Lennox the nobleman. The Opera was simulcast in HD to theaters worldwide. Macbeth was an elaborate production and huge success that ran for fifteen performances over a six month period. This adaptation of Verdi's 'Macbeth' was directed by Adrian Noble, an award winning director who's recent credits include 'Hamlet' at the Stratford Shakespeare festival.