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John C. Reilly

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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Essential films

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Wreck-It Ralph poster7.4Wreck-It Ralph2012Gangs of New York poster7.3Gangs of New York2002What's Eating Gilbert Grape poster7.7What's Eating Gilbert Grape1993Sing poster7.1Sing2016Ralph Breaks the Internet poster7.2Ralph Breaks the Internet2018Magnolia poster7.7Magnolia1999The Aviator poster7.2The Aviator2004Boogie Nights poster7.6Boogie Nights1997

Filmography

94 films as actor
  1. TBAThe PlayersEdwin Forrest
  2. TBASponsorJerry
  3. TBACeasefireBruce Morrison
  4. 2026DreamQuilGary
  5. 2026How to Rob a BankAgent West
  6. 2026A Prayer for the DyingDoc
  7. 2025Heads or Tails?Buffalo Bill
  8. 2025Bday Private DickDetective
  9. 2024An Almost Christmas StoryThe Folk Singer (voice)
  10. 2023Once Upon a StudioWreck-It-Ralph (voice)
  11. 2022Minions & More 2Eddie (voice)
  12. 2022Stars at NoonAmerican Magazine Editor
  13. 2021O Night DivineKristof
  14. 2021Licorice PizzaFred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
  15. 2018Stan & OllieOliver "Ollie" Hardy
  16. 2018Holmes & WatsonDr. Watson
  17. 2018Ralph Breaks the InternetRalph (voice)
  18. 2018The Sisters BrothersEli Sisters
  19. 2017Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?Dr. Steve Brule
  20. 2017The Little HoursFather Tommasso
  21. 2017Eddie's Life CoachEddie (voice)
  22. 2017Kong: Skull IslandHank Marlow
  23. 2016SingEddie (voice)
  24. 2015Les CowboysAmerican in Pakistan
  25. 2015EntertainmentJohn
  26. 2015The LobsterLisping Man
  27. 2015Tale of TalesKing of Longtrellis
  28. 2015BagboyDr. Steve Brule
  29. 2014RubberheadFather (segment "Ham")
  30. 2014Life After BethMaury Slocum
  31. 2014Guardians of the GalaxyCorpsman Dey
  32. 2013Anchorman 2: The Legend ContinuesGhost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
  33. 2012Wreck-It RalphRalph (voice)
  34. 2012The DictatorClayton (uncredited)
  35. 20128David Blankenhorn
  36. 2012Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieTaquito
  37. 2011We Need to Talk About KevinFranklin
  38. 2011CarnageMichael Longstreet
  39. 2011TerriMr. Fitzgerald
  40. 2011Fight for Your Right RevisitedMike D (B-Boys 2)
  41. 2011Cedar RapidsDean Ziegler
  42. 2011John and Will's Animal ChoicesJohn
  43. 2010Peace on Earth/Little Drummer BoyBing Crosby
  44. 2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus SpecialDr. Steve Brule
  45. 2010The Extra ManGershon Gruen
  46. 2010CyrusJohn Kilpatrick
  47. 2009Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's AssistantLarten Crepsley
  48. 20099#5 (voice)
  49. 2008Prop 8: The MusicalProp 8 Leader
  50. 2008Step BrothersDale Doback
  51. 2008The PromotionRichard Wehlner
  52. 2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryDewey Cox
  53. 2007Green TeamJim Smegg
  54. 2007Year of the DogAl
  55. 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinySasquatch (uncredited)
  56. 2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyCal Naughton, Jr.
  57. 2006A Prairie Home CompanionLefty
  58. 2005Dark WaterMr. Murray
  59. 2005Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
  60. 2004The AviatorNoah Dietrich
  61. 2004CriminalRichard Gaddis
  62. 2003PiggieRussell
  63. 2003Anger ManagementOlder Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
  64. 2002The HoursDan Brown
  65. 2002Gangs of New YorkHappy Jack
  66. 2002ChicagoAmos Hart
  67. 2002The Good GirlPhil Last
  68. 2001Frank's BookFrank
  69. 2001The Anniversary PartyMac Forsyth
  70. 2000The Perfect StormDale "Murp" Murphy
  71. 2000Skipped PartsCowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
  72. 1999MagnoliaOfficer Jim Kurring
  73. 1999For Love of the GameGus Sinski
  74. 1999Never Been KissedGus Strauss
  75. 1999The SettlementPat
  76. 1998The Thin Red LineSgt. Maynard Storm
  77. 1998Chicago CabSteve
  78. 1998Flagpole Special
  79. 1997Boogie NightsReed Rothchild
  80. 1997Hard EightJohn
  81. 1997NightwatchBill Davis (uncredited)
  82. 1996BoysOfficer Kellogg Curry
  83. 1995GeorgiaHerman
  84. 1995Dolores ClaiborneConst. Frank Stamshaw
  85. 1994The River WildTerry
  86. 1993What's Eating Gilbert GrapeTucker Van Dyke
  87. 1992HoffaPete Connelly
  88. 1992Out on a LimbJim Jr.
  89. 1991Shadows and FogCop at Police Station
  90. 1990State of GraceStevie
  91. 1990Days of ThunderBuck Bretherton
  92. 1989Casualties of WarPrivate Herbert Hatcher
  93. 1989We're No AngelsYoung Monk
  94. 1988Above the LawThug in Bar (uncredited)