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Peyton Reed (born 3 July 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American television and film director. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Reed then directed the motion pictures Bring It On, Down with Love, and The Break-Up, all comedy films. He has also acted in small roles in some films including his own and has written a few original songs for his soundtracks. He has also produced a few music videos.

Most recently Reed directed Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. Yes Man is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, and opportunity that are presented to him.

Reed is divorced and lives in the Los Angeles area.

Selected filmography

Feature Films

• Yes Man (2008)
• The Break-Up (2006)
• Down with Love (2003)
• Bring It On (2000)

Television

• Cashmere Mafia (2008; pilot)
• Upright Citizens Brigade (2000)
• Mr. Show (5 episodes of Season 3, 1998)
• The Love Bug (1997 remake)
• The Weird Al Show (1997)
• The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995 remake)
• Back to the Future: The Animated Series (1991)

Documentaries / Short Films

• Through The Eyes Of Forrest Gump (Making Of) (1994)
• The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990)
• Back to the Future: The Ride (Screenwriter) (1991)

Commercials

• "Pretty Khaki" (for GAP, 2/28/2005)