John C. Reilly
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John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning any. Reilly started his career in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his supporting roles in Casualties of War (1989), Days of Thunder (1990), Hard Eight(1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). For his performance in the musical film Chicago (2002), he received nominations for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Greater recognition came from Reilly's roles in comedy films Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), and Step Brothers (2008), in addition to his role as Dr. Steve Brule in the Adult Swimcomedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010) and spinoff Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He provided the voice of the titular character in the Wreck-It Ralph films (2012–2018). He starred in the independent films Cyrus (2010), We Need to Talk About Kevin and Carnage (both 2011), The Lobster (2015), The Sisters Brothers, and Stan & Ollie (both 2018). For his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the latter, he received critical acclaim and award nominations. Reilly subsequently co-created and starred in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020) and the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). He also earned a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for his role in the Disney+ animated short film An Almost Christmas Story (2024). On stage, he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's play True West (2000). Aside from acting, Reilly also performs with his band John Reilly and Friends. 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 Ralph (voice)
Sing (2016)
as Eddie (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
as Corpsman Dey
Gangs of New York (2002)
as Happy Jack
The Perfect Storm (2000)
as Dale "Murp" Murphy
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
as Ralph (voice)
Anger Management (2003)
as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
9 (2009)
as #5 (voice)
The Dictator (2012)
as Clayton (uncredited)
The Aviator (2004)
as Noah Dietrich
Boogie Nights (1997)
as Reed Rothchild
How to Rob a Bank (2026)
as Agent West
Magnolia (1999)
as Officer Jim Kurring
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
as Tucker Van Dyke
Days of Thunder (1990)
as Buck Bretherton
Step Brothers (2008)
as Dale Doback
The Lobster (2015)
as Lisping Man
The Thin Red Line (1998)
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
Licorice Pizza (2021)
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
Stars at Noon (2022)
as American Magazine Editor
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
as The Folk Singer (voice)
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
as Eli Sisters
Chicago (2002)
as Amos Hart
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
as Franklin
The Hours (2002)
as Dan Brown
Above the Law (1988)
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
Once Upon a Studio (2023)
as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
as Cal Naughton, Jr.
Nightwatch (1997)
as Bill Davis (uncredited)
Sponsor (—)
as Jerry
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Hoffa (1992)
as Pete Connelly
Cyrus (2010)
as John Kilpatrick
The Little Hours (2017)
as Father Tommasso
Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)
as Eddie (voice)
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
The River Wild (1994)
as Terry
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
Never Been Kissed (1999)
as Gus Strauss
Casualties of War (1989)
as Private Herbert Hatcher
Carnage (2011)
as Michael Longstreet
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
as Larten Crepsley
Boys (1996)
as Officer Kellogg Curry
Tale of Tales (2015)
as King of Longtrellis
State of Grace (1990)
as Stevie
The Good Girl (2002)
as Phil Last
Dark Water (2005)
as Mr. Murray
Terri (2011)
as Mr. Fitzgerald
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
as Dewey Cox
For Love of the Game (1999)
as Gus Sinski
American Clown (2025)
as Self
Entertainment (2015)
as John
Holmes & Watson (2018)
as Dr. Watson
Stan & Ollie (2018)
as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Cinema Cinema (1997)
as Himself
We're No Angels (1989)
as Young Monk
Life After Beth (2014)
as Maury Slocum
My Darling Vivian (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Cedar Rapids (2011)
as Dean Ziegler
The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story (2026)
as Officer Jim Kurring (Magnolia archive footage)
Bears (2014)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Hard Eight (1997)
as John
Flagpole Special (1998)
Actor
Green Team (2007)
as Jim Smegg
A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
as Lefty
Ceasefire (—)
as Bruce Morrison
Criminal (2004)
as Richard Gaddis
Shadows and Fog (1991)
as Cop at Police Station
That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)
as Self
DreamQuil (2026)
as Gary
The Promotion (2008)
as Richard Wehlner
Out on a Limb (1992)
as Jim Jr.
The Players (—)
as Edwin Forrest
Les Cowboys (2015)
as American in Pakistan
Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)
as Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (2005)
Actor
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (2010)
as Bing Crosby
A Prayer for the Dying (2026)
as Doc
Georgia (1995)
as Herman
Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007)
as Self
Hal (2019)
as Self
Year of the Dog (2007)
as Al
Skipped Parts (2000)
as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012)
as Taquito
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century (2006)
as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
The Extra Man (2010)
as Gershon Gruen
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? (2017)
as Dr. Steve Brule
Frank's Book (2001)
as Frank
View from a Blue Moon (2015)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Chicago Cab (1998)
as Steve
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief (2025)
as Host
Bagboy (2015)
as Dr. Steve Brule
8 (2012)
as David Blankenhorn
The Settlement (1999)
as Pat
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)
as Self
The Anniversary Party (2001)
as Mac Forsyth
Heads or Tails? (2025)
as Buffalo Bill
Eddie's Life Coach (2017)
as Eddie (voice)
Rubberhead (2014)
as Father (segment "Ham")
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (2010)
as Dr. Steve Brule
Piggie (2003)
as Russell
Largo (2008)
as Self
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
as Prop 8 Leader
John and Will's Animal Choices (2011)
as John
O Night Divine (2021)
as Kristof
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' (2005)
as Self
Bday Private Dick (2025)
as Detective