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