John C. Reilly
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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). 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article John C. Reilly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
as Hank Marlow
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
as Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
Sing (2016)
as Eddie (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
as Corpsman Dey
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
as Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
The Dictator (2012)
as Clayton (uncredited)
9 (2009)
as #5 (voice)
Magnolia (1999)
as Officer Jim Kurring
Boogie Nights (1997)
as Reed Rothchild
Minions & More 2 (2022)
as Eddie (voice)
The Thin Red Line (1998)
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
The Aviator (2004)
as Noah Dietrich
The Lobster (2015)
as Lisping Man
Once Upon a Studio (2023)
as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Days of Thunder (1990)
as Buck Bretherton
Gangs of New York (2002)
as Happy Jack
Step Brothers (2008)
as Dale Doback
The Perfect Storm (2000)
as Dale "Murp" Murphy
The Little Hours (2017)
as Father Tommasso
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
as Cal Naughton, Jr.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
as Tucker Van Dyke
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
as Franklin Plaskett
Chicago (2002)
as Amos Hart
Anger Management (2003)
as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
Never Been Kissed (1999)
as Gus Strauss
The Hours (2002)
as Dan Brown
Licorice Pizza (2021)
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
How to Rob a Bank (2026)
as Agent West
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
Nightwatch (1997)
as Bill Davis (uncredited)
Hard Eight (1997)
as John
Above the Law (1988)
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
as Larten Crepsley
Dark Water (2005)
as Mr. Murray
Tale of Tales (2015)
as King of Longtrellis
The River Wild (1994)
as Terry
Casualties of War (1989)
as Private Herbert Hatcher
We're No Angels (1989)
as Young Monk
The Good Girl (2002)
as Phil Last
Holmes & Watson (2018)
as Dr. John Watson
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
as Dewey Cox
Stan & Ollie (2018)
as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
For Love of the Game (1999)
as Gus Sinski
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
as Eli Sisters
State of Grace (1990)
as Stevie
Carnage (2011)
as Michael Longstreet
Hoffa (1992)
as Pete Connelly
Life After Beth (2014)
as Maury Slocum
Shadows and Fog (1991)
as Cop at Police Station
Stars at Noon (2022)
as American Magazine Editor
American Clown (2025)
as Self
Cedar Rapids (2011)
as Dean Ziegler
Cyrus (2010)
as John Kilpatrick
The Promotion (2008)
as Richard Wehlner
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
as The Folk Singer (voice)
Criminal (2004)
as Richard Gaddis
A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
as Lefty
A Prayer for the Dying (2026)
as Doc
Bears (2014)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
My Darling Vivian (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Skipped Parts (2000)
as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
The Extra Man (2010)
as Gershon Gruen
Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)
as Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Chicago Cab (1998)
as Steve
DreamQuil (2026)
as Gary
Boys (1996)
as Officer Kellogg Curry
8 (2012)
as David Blankenhorn
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012)
as Taquito
Les Cowboys (2015)
as American in Pakistan
Out on a Limb (1992)
as Jim Jr.
Terri (2011)
as Mr. Fitzgerald
Hal (2019)
as Self
Georgia (1995)
as Herman
Year of the Dog (2007)
as Al
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)
as Self
Green Team (2007)
as Jim Smegg
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
as Prop 8 Leader
The Anniversary Party (2001)
as Mac Forsyth
Eddie's Life Coach (2017)
as Eddie (voice)
The Players (—)
as Edwin Forrest
Entertainment (2015)
as John
That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)
as Self
Heads or Tails? (2025)
as Buffalo Bill
The Settlement (1999)
as Pat
O Night Divine (2021)
as Kristof
Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007)
as Self
Rubberhead (2014)
as Father (segment "Ham")
Sponsor (—)
as Jerry
View from a Blue Moon (2015)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Largo (2008)
as Self
Bagboy (2015)
as Dr. Steve Brule
Ceasefire (—)
as Bruce Morrison
Cinema Cinema (1997)
as Himself
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (2010)
as Dr. Steve Brule
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' (2005)
as Self
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? (2017)
as Dr. Steve Brule
Piggie (2003)
as Russell
Flagpole Special (1998)
Actor
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief (2025)
as Host
Frank's Book (2001)
as Frank
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century (2006)
as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
Bday Private Dick (2025)
Actor
John and Will's Animal Choices (2011)
as John
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (2005)
Actor
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (2010)
as Bing Crosby