Ramon Reed is an American actor. He is known for portraying Young Simba in the Broadway and North American touring productions of The Lion King and Owen Blatt in the Disney Channel comedy series Just Roll with It. His film roles include Eddie in the Netflix films 13: The Musical and Incoming.

Ramon Reed
Born (2005-08-03) August 3, 2005 (age 20)
OccupationActor
Years active2017- present

Early life and stage career

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Reed is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He began appearing in local theatrical productions at the age of five and sang in his church's choir.[1]

In 2017, Reed attended an open casting call in New York City and was selected to portray Young Simba in the North American touring production of The Lion King. He performed in thirteen cities during approximately ten months with the tour.[2]

Reed later performed the role on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre in 2018.[3]

Screen career

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In October 2018, Reed was cast as Owen Blatt in Just Roll with It, a Disney Channel comedy series that combined scripted scenes with improvisational sequences selected by a studio audience.[4] He portrayed Owen in the series from 2019 to 2021.

In 2021, Reed was cast as Eddie in Netflix's film adaptation of the stage musical 13.[5] The film, titled 13: The Musical, was released in August 2022.[6]

In 2024, Reed portrayed Eddie in the Netflix comedy film Incoming.[7]

In 2025, Reed appeared as Dominic in "Pull List", an episode of the Apple TV+ anthology series Side Quest.[8]

In May 2025, Reed was announced as one of the lead actors in the comedy film Bad Counselors, alongside Matt Cornett and Chris Klein.[9] Reed portrays Tyler Newman in the film.[10] The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical engagement from July 23 through July 27, 2026.[11]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 13: The Musical Eddie[5][6]
2024 Incoming Eddie[7]
2026 Bad Counselors Tyler Newman[9][10] Scheduled limited theatrical release[11]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2019–2021 Just Roll with It Owen Blatt[4] Main role
2025 Side Quest Dominic[8] Episode: "Pull List"

Stage

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Year Production Role Notes
2017–2018 The Lion King Young Simba[2][3] North American tour and Broadway

References

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  1. Glenn, Gwendolyn (August 25, 2018). "Young Charlottean Ramon Reed Rocks In 'The Lion King'". WFAE. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Leggett, Page (August 21, 2018). "Hear him roar: Charlotte 13-year-old snags key role in 'Lion King' national tour". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Ramon Reed". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Petski, Denise (October 24, 2018). "Disney Channel Orders Hybrid Scripted/Improvisational Family Comedy Series 'Just Roll With It'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  5. 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 29, 2021). "Netflix Feature Adaptation Of Broadway's '13: The Musical' Finds Its Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Thao, Phillipe (July 13, 2022). "'13: The Musical' Is Giving Kid-Life Crisis". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Every Movie Coming to Netflix in Summer 2024". Netflix Tudum. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Apple TV+ debuts trailer for 'Side Quest,' new 'Mythic Quest' expansion series debuting globally March 26, 2025". Apple TV Press. Apple Inc. February 28, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (May 27, 2025). "Matt Cornett, Ramon Reed & Chris Klein To Topline Indie Comedy 'Bad Counselors' From Chris Dowling". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Ramon Reed". TV Insider. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Loam Entertainment's Bad Counselors Arrives in Theatres Nationwide July 23–27 from Fathom Entertainment". Fathom Entertainment. May 19, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
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