James Martin Kelly
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James Martin Kelly is an American character actor, born on September 6th, in Brooklyn New York to James Francis and Joan Marie Kelly. Jim married Mary-Ellen on Oct 8, 1978. In 1988 Jim and Mary-Ellen moved to Florida to raise their four children. At Mary-Ellen's urging, Jim auditioned for a play, changing his life. Plays led to a few commercial and TV gigs but he knew this was a craft that should be taken seriously. While studying the Eric Morris technique in Tampa Florida, his teacher, Kathy Laughlin urged him to move to Los Angeles, saying "There's no market here for the kind of work you do". For decades since, Jim has been opposite some of the biggest artists in motion pictures and on television, working together to tell the writer's story. Best known for his powerful turn as 'Rob Farrior' in 'Jack Reacher' with Tom Cruise, James continues to deliver consistent, solid, moving performances.
Known for
Credits
The Hangover (2009)
as Police Clerk
Jack Reacher (2012)
as Rob Farrior
Men in Black 3 (2012)
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Rock of Ages (2012)
as Doug Flintlock
Ride Along 2 (2016)
as Port Commissioner Griffin
The War with Grandpa (2020)
as Carl
Magic Mike (2012)
as Sal
Big Trouble (2002)
as Geo Salesman
All About Steve (2009)
as Mine Safety Expert
W. (2008)
as NSC Official
Animal Factory (2000)
as Sgt. Armstrong
Not Without Hope (2025)
as Stu Schuyler
Rules Don't Apply (2016)
as Mobster
Palmetto (1998)
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)
Gone Missing (2013)
as Officer Benton
Olive Juice (2001)
as Chef Nico
Bending All the Rules (2002)
as Big Shelly K
Child of Satan (2018)
as Dr Jones
Killing Reagan (2016)
as Don Regan
Three Blind Mice (2001)
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Goldberg - P.I. (2011)
as Police Captain
The Cross (2002)
as Vince