
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)

The War with Grandpa (2020)
as Carl

Ride Along 2 (2016)
as Port Commissioner Griffin

Rock of Ages (2012)
as Doug Flintlock

Magic Mike (2012)
as Sal

Not Without Hope (2025)
as Stu Schuyler

W. (2008)
as NSC Official

All About Steve (2009)
as Mine Safety Expert

Rules Don't Apply (2016)
as Mobster

Big Trouble (2002)
as Geo Salesman

Palmetto (1998)
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)

Animal Factory (2000)
as Sgt. Armstrong

Bending All the Rules (2002)
as Big Shelly K

Gone Missing (2013)
as Officer Benton

Killing Reagan (2016)
as Don Regan

Three Blind Mice (2001)
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)

Child of Satan (2018)
as Dr Jones

Olive Juice (2001)
as Chef Nico

Goldberg - P.I. (2011)
as Police Captain

The Cross (2002)
as Vince





