John C. Reilly
96 movies · 13 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 24, 1965 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- John Reilly · John Christopher Reilly
Biography
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.
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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.
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Known for
John C. Reilly: movies and TV shows
Acting (108)
- Upcoming How to Rob a Bank
as Agent West
- Upcoming DreamQuil
as Gary
- Upcoming The Players
as Edwin Forrest
- Upcoming Sponsor
as Jerry
- Upcoming Ceasefire
as Bruce Morrison
- 2026 A Prayer for the Dying
as Doc
- 2025 Heads or Tails?
as Buffalo Bill
- 2025 Bday Private Dick
as Detective
- 2024 An Almost Christmas Story
as The Folk Singer (voice)
- 2023 Once Upon a Studio
as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
- 2022 Minions & More 2
as Eddie (voice)
- 2022 Stars at Noon
as American Magazine Editor
- 2022
- 2021 O Night Divine
as Kristof
- 2021 Licorice Pizza
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
- 2021
- 2020
- 2018 Stan & Ollie
as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
- 2018 Holmes & Watson
as Dr. Watson
- 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet
as Ralph (voice)
- 2018 The Sisters Brothers
as Eli Sisters
- 2017
- 2017 The Little Hours
as Father Tommasso
- 2017 Eddie's Life Coach
as Eddie (voice)
- 2017 Kong: Skull Island
as Hank Marlow
- 2016 Sing
as Eddie (voice)
- 2015 Les Cowboys
as American in Pakistan
- 2015 Entertainment
as John
- 2015 The Lobster
as Lisping Man
- 2015 Tale of Tales
as King of Longtrellis
- 2015 Bagboy
as Dr. Steve Brule
- 2014 Rubberhead
as Father (segment "Ham")
- 2014
- 2014
- 2014 Life After Beth
as Maury Slocum
- 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
as Corpsman Dey
- 2013 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
- 2012 Wreck-It Ralph
as Ralph (voice)
- 2012 The Dictator
as Clayton (uncredited)
- 2012 8
as David Blankenhorn
- 2012 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
as Taquito
- 2011 We Need to Talk About Kevin
as Franklin
- 2011 Carnage
as Michael Longstreet
- 2011 Terri
as Mr. Fitzgerald
- 2011 Fight for Your Right Revisited
as Mike D (B-Boys 2)
- 2011 Cedar Rapids
as Dean Ziegler
- 2011 John and Will's Animal Choices
as John
- 2010 Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
as Bing Crosby
- 2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
as Dr. Steve Brule
- 2010 The Extra Man
as Gershon Gruen
- 2010 Cyrus
as John Kilpatrick
- 2010
- 2009 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
as Larten Crepsley
- 2009 9
as #5 (voice)
- 2008 Prop 8: The Musical
as Prop 8 Leader
- 2008 Step Brothers
as Dale Doback
- 2008 The Promotion
as Richard Wehlner
- 2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as Dewey Cox
- 2007 Green Team
as Jim Smegg
- 2007 Year of the Dog
as Al
- 2007 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! · TV
as Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited) / Dr. Steve Brule · 25 episodes
- 2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
- 2006 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Cal Naughton, Jr.
- 2006 Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
- 2006 A Prairie Home Companion
as Lefty
- 2005 Dark Water
as Mr. Murray
- 2005
- 2004 The Aviator
as Noah Dietrich
- 2004
- 2004 Criminal
as Richard Gaddis
- 2004
- 2003 Piggie
as Russell
- 2003 Anger Management
as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
- 2002 The Hours
as Dan Brown
- 2002 Gangs of New York
as Happy Jack
- 2002 Chicago
as Amos Hart
- 2002 The Good Girl
as Phil Last
- 2001 Frank's Book
as Frank
- 2001 The Anniversary Party
as Mac Forsyth
- 2000 The Perfect Storm
as Dale "Murp" Murphy
- 2000 Skipped Parts
as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
- 1999 Magnolia
as Officer Jim Kurring
- 1999 For Love of the Game
as Gus Sinski
- 1999 Never Been Kissed
as Gus Strauss
- 1999 The Settlement
as Pat
- 1998 The Thin Red Line
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
- 1998 Chicago Cab
as Steve
- 1998
- 1997
- 1997 Boogie Nights
as Reed Rothchild
- 1997 Hard Eight
as John
- 1997 Nightwatch
as Bill Davis (uncredited)
- 1996 Boys
as Officer Kellogg Curry
- 1995 Georgia
as Herman
- 1995 Dolores Claiborne
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
- 1994 The River Wild
as Terry
- 1993 What's Eating Gilbert Grape
as Tucker Van Dyke
- 1993
- 1992 Hoffa
as Pete Connelly
- 1992 Out on a Limb
as Jim Jr.
- 1991 Shadows and Fog
as Cop at Police Station
- 1990 State of Grace
as Stevie
- 1990 Days of Thunder
as Buck Bretherton
- 1989
- 1989 Casualties of War
as Private Herbert Hatcher
- 1989 We're No Angels
as Young Monk
- 1988 Above the Law
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
- 1981
Behind the camera (9)
- 2020
- 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet
Additional Writing
- 2018 The Sisters Brothers
Producer, Thanks
- 2015 Bagboy
Executive Producer, Writer
- 2012 Wreck-It Ralph
Additional Writing
- 2010
- 2008 Step Brothers
Story
- 2007
- 1998 Happiness
Thanks
Talk shows and appearances (29)
- 2025
- 2025
- 2020
- 2020 Celebrity IOU
1 episode
- 2019
- 2015
- 2015 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
4 episodes
- 2015 The Late Late Show with James Corden
1 episode
- 2014
- 2010 Conan
2 episodes
- 2009 The Jay Leno Show
1 episode
- 2008
- 2008
- 2007 Chelsea Lately
1 episode
- 2007 The Graham Norton Show
1 episode
- 2007
- 2005
- 2005 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
1 episode
- 2004 Kulturplatz
1 episode
- 2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
1 episode
- 2000
- 1997 The View
3 episodes
- 1997
- 1996 The Daily Show
2 episodes
- 1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
3 episodes
- 1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
3 episodes
- 1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1 episode
- 1975 Saturday Night Live
1 episode
- 1953 The Oscars
1 episode