
Actor
John C. Reilly
Born May 24, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, USA94 films
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his character acting, taking on leading and supporting roles in independent drama films and studio comedies. He gained exposure through his supporting roles in Tony Scott's Days of Thunder (1990), Paul Thomas Anderson's films Hard Eight (1996), Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999), and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). Reilly was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the corresponding Golden Globe Award for his role in the musical film Chicago (2002). Reilly's other notable films include The River Wild (1994), The Thin Red Line (1998), and The Hours (2002).
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Reilly gained prominence for his roles in comedy films such as Cal Naughton in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). He then went on to play the title character in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) and Dale Doback, one of the two stepbrothers, in Step Brothers (2008). Meanwhile, Reilly began co-starring as Dr. Steve Brule in the comedic television series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010), which led to the spin-off series Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He voiced the title character in the Wreck-It Ralph film series (2012–2018). Reilly is also known for his work in the independent films Cyrus, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Carnage (all in 2011), The Lobster (2015), and The Sisters Brothers (2018). He combined his comedic and dramatic abilities for his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the biopic Stan and Ollie (2018), earning nominations for the Golden Globe Award and Critics' Choice Award.
Reilly is also known for his work on television. He created and starred in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020) and led an ensemble cast for the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). Reilly performs with his band, John Reilly and Friends. For his role in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's play True West (2000), he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
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Ranked by acclaim and reachFilmography
94 films as actor- TBAThe PlayersEdwin Forrest
- TBASponsorJerry
- TBACeasefireBruce Morrison
- 2026DreamQuilGary
- 2026How to Rob a BankAgent West
- 2026A Prayer for the DyingDoc
- 2025Heads or Tails?Buffalo Bill
- 2025Bday Private DickDetective
- 2024An Almost Christmas StoryThe Folk Singer (voice)
- 2023Once Upon a StudioWreck-It-Ralph (voice)
- 2022Minions & More 2Eddie (voice)
- 2022Stars at NoonAmerican Magazine Editor
- 2021O Night DivineKristof
- 2021Licorice PizzaFred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
- 2018Stan & OllieOliver "Ollie" Hardy
- 2018Holmes & WatsonDr. Watson
- 2018Ralph Breaks the InternetRalph (voice)
- 2018The Sisters BrothersEli Sisters
- 2017Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?Dr. Steve Brule
- 2017The Little HoursFather Tommasso
- 2017Eddie's Life CoachEddie (voice)
- 2017Kong: Skull IslandHank Marlow
- 2016SingEddie (voice)
- 2015Les CowboysAmerican in Pakistan
- 2015EntertainmentJohn
- 2015The LobsterLisping Man
- 2015Tale of TalesKing of Longtrellis
- 2015BagboyDr. Steve Brule
- 2014RubberheadFather (segment "Ham")
- 2014Life After BethMaury Slocum
- 2014Guardians of the GalaxyCorpsman Dey
- 2013Anchorman 2: The Legend ContinuesGhost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
- 2012Wreck-It RalphRalph (voice)
- 2012The DictatorClayton (uncredited)
- 20128David Blankenhorn
- 2012Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieTaquito
- 2011We Need to Talk About KevinFranklin
- 2011CarnageMichael Longstreet
- 2011TerriMr. Fitzgerald
- 2011Fight for Your Right RevisitedMike D (B-Boys 2)
- 2011Cedar RapidsDean Ziegler
- 2011John and Will's Animal ChoicesJohn
- 2010Peace on Earth/Little Drummer BoyBing Crosby
- 2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus SpecialDr. Steve Brule
- 2010The Extra ManGershon Gruen
- 2010CyrusJohn Kilpatrick
- 2009Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's AssistantLarten Crepsley
- 20099#5 (voice)
- 2008Prop 8: The MusicalProp 8 Leader
- 2008Step BrothersDale Doback
- 2008The PromotionRichard Wehlner
- 2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryDewey Cox
- 2007Green TeamJim Smegg
- 2007Year of the DogAl
- 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinySasquatch (uncredited)
- 2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyCal Naughton, Jr.
- 2006A Prairie Home CompanionLefty
- 2005Dark WaterMr. Murray
- 2005Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
- 2004The AviatorNoah Dietrich
- 2004CriminalRichard Gaddis
- 2003PiggieRussell
- 2003Anger ManagementOlder Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
- 2002The HoursDan Brown
- 2002Gangs of New YorkHappy Jack
- 2002ChicagoAmos Hart
- 2002The Good GirlPhil Last
- 2001Frank's BookFrank
- 2001The Anniversary PartyMac Forsyth
- 2000The Perfect StormDale "Murp" Murphy
- 2000Skipped PartsCowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
- 1999MagnoliaOfficer Jim Kurring
- 1999For Love of the GameGus Sinski
- 1999Never Been KissedGus Strauss
- 1999The SettlementPat
- 1998The Thin Red LineSgt. Maynard Storm
- 1998Chicago CabSteve
- 1998Flagpole Special
- 1997Boogie NightsReed Rothchild
- 1997Hard EightJohn
- 1997NightwatchBill Davis (uncredited)
- 1996BoysOfficer Kellogg Curry
- 1995GeorgiaHerman
- 1995Dolores ClaiborneConst. Frank Stamshaw
- 1994The River WildTerry
- 1993What's Eating Gilbert GrapeTucker Van Dyke
- 1992HoffaPete Connelly
- 1992Out on a LimbJim Jr.
- 1991Shadows and FogCop at Police Station
- 1990State of GraceStevie
- 1990Days of ThunderBuck Bretherton
- 1989Casualties of WarPrivate Herbert Hatcher
- 1989We're No AngelsYoung Monk
- 1988Above the LawThug in Bar (uncredited)







