--- name: "Judge Reinhold" canonical: "https://film.one/person/judge-reinhold" fi1m_id: "judge-reinhold" imdb_id: "nm0001662" tmdb_id: 777 wikidata_id: "Q285460" roles: ["Actor"] born: "21 May 1957" reviewed_on_fi1m: 9 average_fi1m_score: 71 average_as: "actor" average_over: 9 updated: "2026-10-04T23:37:31.812259+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Judge Reinhold ## Identity Judge Reinhold - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/judge-reinhold - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** judge-reinhold - **IMDb ID:** nm0001662 - **TMDB ID:** 777 - **Wikidata ID:** Q285460 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Reinhold, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285460, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001662/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/777 Actor. Born 21 May 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 21 May 1957, Wilmington, Delaware, USA - **Active:** 1981–2003 - **Also known as:** Edward Ernest Reinhold, Jr. , جاج رینهولد - **Frequently works with:** [Don Simpson](https://film.one/person/don-simpson.md), [Eddie Murphy](https://film.one/person/eddie-murphy.md), [Jerry Bruckheimer](https://film.one/person/jerry-bruckheimer.md), [John Ashton](https://film.one/person/john-ashton.md), [Ronny Cox](https://film.one/person/ronny-cox.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 71, as actor, over 9 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 70 (7), 1990s 63 (1), 2000s 87 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 63 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 3 of 7 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 9, Action 3, Crime 2, Drama 2, Fantasy 2, Family 1 - **Screen time:** 12 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,143m across 7 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Reinhold, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285460, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001662/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/777 ## Streaming the US now - **Netflix:** [*Seinfeld*](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) (90) - **HBO Max:** [*Gremlins*](https://film.one/film/gremlins.md) (80) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Ruthless People*](https://film.one/film/ruthless-people.md) (77) - **AMC+:** [*Fast Times at Ridgemont High*](https://film.one/film/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high.md) (70) - **Disney+:** [*The Santa Clause*](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md) (63) - **Pluto TV:** [*Beverly Hills Cop*](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop.md) (55) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Judge Reinhold > Judge Reinhold makes the wish to seem competent funny without making it contemptible. His supporting performances work best when embarrassment has an everyday cause: a job going badly, or a conversation conducted much too close. Brad Hamilton wants to look as though he knows what he is doing, even when his fast-food jobs make that difficult. In *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* (1982), Judge Reinhold makes this small teenage ambition worth caring about. We winced for Brad because Reinhold makes looking foolish at work feel like a disaster. The performance is funny because the wish to seem competent is so familiar, and sympathetic because he lets us see how much it matters to Brad. The move from Brad to Detective Billy Rosewood in *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984) brought him into a comedy built around Eddie Murphy. Reinhold’s boyish, hapless manner was well suited to working alongside a bigger star. A leading role in *Vice Versa* (1988) was followed by more supporting roles, television guest spots and reprises of familiar parts. Neal Miller, the concerned stepfather in *The Santa Clause* (1994), fits that pattern, as does another turn as Rosewood in *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024). His 1994 appearance in *Seinfeld* makes the method less gentle. As Aaron, the close talker, he turns the distance between two people into the joke. The humour needs little explanation: Aaron gets too close, and ordinary conversation becomes an ordeal. That broad physical comedy belongs comfortably in a series we value for its ensemble work and attention to bad behaviour. We still prefer Brad, whose embarrassment allows Reinhold to do more than make somebody else uncomfortable. There are limits to what his sympathy can repair. Amy Heckerling’s *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* is loosely told and sometimes cruel, and Reinhold cannot make those weaknesses disappear. He does give it a useful subject beyond teenagers competing to seem sexually knowledgeable, with Brad’s jobs bringing the comedy down to an ordinary working day. Start there for Reinhold, allowing for a film that is not always as considerate as his performance. ## Biography Judge Reinhold is an American actor. Born Edward Ernest Reinhold Jr. on 21 May 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware, he began his career in the late 1970s with guest roles on television series including *The New Adventures of Wonder Woman*. Reinhold gained prominence with supporting roles in films such as *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* (1982) as Brad Hamilton, *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984) and its sequels as Detective Billy Rosewood, *Gremlins* (1984) and *Ruthless People* (1986). He appeared as Aaron, the close-talker, in the *Seinfeld* episode 'The Raincoats' (1994), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He later reprised the role of Neal Miller in *The Santa Clause* (1994) and its sequels, and returned as Billy Rosewood in *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (9) - *Arrested Development* (2003), Fi1m 87, as Judge Reinhold — [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md) - *The Santa Clause* (1994), Fi1m 63, as Neal — [page](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md) - *Seinfeld* (1989), Fi1m 90, as Aaron — [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) - *Beverly Hills Cop II* (1987), Fi1m 48, as Billy Rosewood — [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop-ii.md) - *Ruthless People* (1986), Fi1m 77, as Ken Kessler — [page](https://film.one/film/ruthless-people.md) - *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984), Fi1m 55, as Det. Billy Rosewood — [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop.md) - *Gremlins* (1984), Fi1m 80, as Gerald Hopkins — [page](https://film.one/film/gremlins.md) - *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* (1982), Fi1m 70, as Brad Hamilton — [page](https://film.one/film/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high.md) - *Stripes* (1981), Fi1m 70, as Elmo — [page](https://film.one/film/stripes.md) ## Complete filmography (101) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024), as Billy Rosewood - *Four Christmases and a Wedding* (2017), as Russ Peterson - *Bad Grandmas* (2017), as Harry - *My Many Sons* (2016), as Coach Don Meyer - *Broken: A Musical* (2015), as Mr. Pierce - *I Am Potential* (2015), as Dr. Greg Byrne - *Frames* (2015), as Narrator - *Waking Sleeping Beauty* (2009), as Ken Kessler (archive footage) - *Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts* (2009), as Network Executive - *Easy Money* (2008), series, Actor - *Swing Vote* (2008), as Walter - *The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause* (2006), as Neil Miller - *Checking Out* (2006), as Barry Apple(baum) - *Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp* (2006), as Stanley (voice) - *The Boondocks* (2005), series, Actor - *Crab Orchard* (2005), Actor - *Betaville* (2005), as Gen. Efron Norbert - *The Hollow* (2004), as Carl - *Clifford's Really Big Movie* (2004), as Larry (voice) - *Holiday Reunion* (2003), as Dr. Mitch Snider - *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as Judge Reinhold — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md) - *Teen Titans* (2003), series, as Negative Man (voice) - *The O'Keefes* (2003), series, Actor - *No Place Like Home* (2002), as Jack McGregor - *The Santa Clause 2* (2002), as Neil Miller - *Monk* (2002), series, as Alby Drake - *The Dead Zone* (2002), series, as Principal Rowan - *Dead in a Heartbeat* (2002), as Tom Royko - *Whacked!* (2002), as Peter Klein - *Beethoven's 4th* (2001), as Richard Newton - *Ping!* (2001), as Louie - *The Meeksville Ghost* (2001), as Lucius C. Meeks - *Project: Human Weapon* (2001), as Evan Mink - *North Hollywood* (2001), as Judge Reinhold - *Hollywood Palms* (2000), as Michael - *Enemies of Laughter* (2000), as Sam - *Wild Blue* (2000), as Ray Walker - *Newsbreak* (2000), as Jake McCallum - *Beethoven's 3rd* (2000), as Richard Newton - *Clerks* (2000), series, as Honorable Judge Reinhold (voice) - *Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High* (1999), Actor - *Walking Across Egypt* (1999), as Robert Rigsbee - *My Brother the Pig* (1999), as Richard Caldwell - *Puss in Boots* (1999), as Gunther (voice) - *Coming Unglued* (1999), as Paul Hartwood - *NetForce* (1999), as Will Stiles - *Netforce* (1999), series, as Will Stiles - *The Visual Bible For Kids - The Birth of Jesus* (1998), Actor - *The King of Queens* (1998), series, as Dr. Roy Crawford - *Floating Away* (1998), as Lloyd - *Homegrown* (1998), as Policeman - *Big Monster on Campus* (1998), as Mr. Stein - *Last Lives* (1997), as Merkhan - *Crackerjack 2* (1997), as Jack Wild - *Runaway Car* (1997), as Ed Lautner - *Family Plan* (1997), as Jeffrey Chase - *Special Report: Journey to Mars* (1996), as Ryan West - *The Wharf Rat* (1996), as Doc - *The Right to Remain Silent* (1996), as Buford Lowry - *As Good As Dead* (1995), as Ron Holden / Aaron Warfield - *Dad, the Angel & Me* (1995), as Jason Fielder - *The Santa Clause* (1994), as Neal — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md) - *Beverly Hills Cop III* (1994), as Billy Rosewood - *Ellen* (1994), series, as Trevor - *Bank Robber* (1993), as Officer Gross - *Baby on Board* (1992), as Ernie - *Four Eyes and Six-Guns* (1992), as Earnest Allbright - *Black Magic* (1992), as Alex Gage - *Adventures in Wonderland* (1992), series, as Dr. Busbee - *Near Mrs.* (1992), as Claude Jobert - *Zandalee* (1991), as Thierry Martin · Producer - *The General Motors Playwrights Theater* (1991), series, as Michael - *Enid Is Sleeping* (1990), as Harry - *Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?* (1990), as Harmony - *Rosalie Goes Shopping* (1989), as The Priest - *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Aaron — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) - *A Soldier's Tale* (1988), as The Yank - *Promised a Miracle* (1988), as Larry Parker - *Vice Versa* (1988), as Marshall Seymour - *Martini Ranch: Reach* (1988), as Bar Patron - *The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness* (1987), as Paul Darden · Executive Producer - *Beverly Hills Cop II* (1987), as Billy Rosewood — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop-ii.md) - *Ruthless People* (1986), as Ken Kessler — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/ruthless-people.md) - *Off Beat* (1986), as Joe Gower - *Love Struck* (1986), Actor - *Head Office* (1985), as Jack Issel - *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984), as Det. Billy Rosewood — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop.md) - *Booker* (1984), as Newt - *WonderWorks* (1984), series, as Newt Burroughs - *Roadhouse 66* (1984), as Beckman Hallsgood Jr. - *Gremlins* (1984), as Gerald Hopkins — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/gremlins.md) - *A Matter of Sex* (1984), as Tobe Rasmussen - *The Lords of Discipline* (1983), as Macabbee - *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* (1982), as Brad Hamilton — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high.md) - *Pandemonium* (1982), as Glenn Dandy - *Stripes* (1981), as Elmo — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/stripes.md) - *Magnum, P.I.* (1980), series, as Seaman Wolfe - *Magnum PI: Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii* (1980), as Seaman Wolfe - *Running Scared* (1980), as Leroy Beecher - *The Survival of Dana* (1979), as Francis 'Bear' Honfi - *Wonder Woman* (1975), series, as Jeff Gordon ## Gallery - ![Judge Reinhold](https://film.one/media/person/61610/gallery-6e694425a867.jpg) Judge Reinhold — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Judge_Reinhold_at_the_47th_Emmy_Awards_afterparty_cropped_and_airbrushed.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![1994 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. 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