05/24/1965
Chicago, Illinois, USA:
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.
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DreamQuil (2026) as Gary |
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How to Rob a Bank (2026) as |
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A Prayer for the Dying (2026) as Doc |
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American Clown (2025) as Self |
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Testa o croce? (2025) as Buffalo Bill |
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Bday Private Dick (2025) as |
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G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief (2025) as Host |
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An Almost Christmas Story (2024) as The Folk Singer (voice) |
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Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice) |
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Minions & More 2 (2022) as Eddie (voice) |
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Stars at Noon (2022) as American Magazine Editor |
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O Night Divine (2021) as Kristof |
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Licorice Pizza (2021) as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited) |
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My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage) |
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Hal (2019) as Self |
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Stan & Ollie (2018) as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy |
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Holmes & Watson (2018) as Dr. John Watson |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) as Wreck-It Ralph (voice) |
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The Sisters Brothers (2018) as Eli Sisters |
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? (2017) as Dr. Steve Brule |
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The Little Hours (2017) as Father Tommasso |
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Eddie's Life Coach (2017) as Eddie (voice) |
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Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Hank Marlow |
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Sing (2016) as Eddie (voice) |
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Les Cowboys (2015) as American in Pakistan |
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Entertainment (2015) as John |
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View from a Blue Moon (2015) as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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The Lobster (2015) as Lisping Man |
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Il racconto dei racconti (2015) as King of Longtrellis |
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Bagboy (2015) as Dr. Steve Brule |
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Rubberhead (2014) as Father (segment "Ham") |
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Life After Beth (2014) as Maury Slocum |
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as Corpsman Dey |
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Bears (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited) |
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) as Wreck-It Ralph (voice) |
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The Dictator (2012) as Clayton (uncredited) |
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8 (2012) as David Blankenhorn |
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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) as Taquito |
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We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) as Franklin Plaskett |
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Carnage (2011) as Michael Longstreet |
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Terri (2011) as Mr. Fitzgerald |
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Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011) as Mike D (B-Boys 2) |
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Cedar Rapids (2011) as Dean Ziegler |
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John and Will's Animal Choices (2011) as John |
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (2010) as Dr. Steve Brule |
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The Extra Man (2010) as Gershon Gruen |
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Cyrus (2010) as John Kilpatrick |
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) as Larten Crepsley |
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9 (2009) as #5 (voice) |
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Prop 8: The Musical (2008) as Prop 8 Leader |
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) as Self |
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Step Brothers (2008) as Dale Doback |
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The Promotion (2008) as Richard Wehlner |
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Largo (2008) as Self |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Dewey Cox |
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Green Team (2007) as Jim Smegg |
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Year of the Dog (2007) as Al |
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Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007) as Self |
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) as Sasquatch (uncredited) |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) as Cal Naughton, Jr. |
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Ricky Bobby: Sports Century (2006) as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage) |
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A Prairie Home Companion (2006) as Lefty |
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Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' (2005) as Self |
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Dark Water (2005) as Mr. Murray |
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Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (2005) as |
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The Aviator (2004) as Noah Dietrich |
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Criminal (2004) as Richard Gaddis |
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Piggie (2003) as Russell |
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Anger Management (2003) as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited) |
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The Hours (2002) as Dan Brown |
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Gangs of New York (2002) as Happy Jack |
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Chicago (2002) as Amos Hart |
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The Good Girl (2002) as Phil Last |
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Frank's Book (2001) as Frank |
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The Anniversary Party (2001) as Mac Forsyth |
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The Perfect Storm (2000) as Dale "Murp" Murphy |
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Skipped Parts (2000) as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited) |
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That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) as Self |
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Magnolia (1999) as Officer Jim Kurring |
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For Love of the Game (1999) as Gus Sinski |
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Never Been Kissed (1999) as Gus Strauss |
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The Settlement (1999) as Pat |
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The Thin Red Line (1998) as Sgt. Maynard Storm |
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Chicago Cab (1998) as Steve |
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Flagpole Special (1998) as |
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Boogie Nights (1997) as Reed Rothchild |
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Hard Eight (1997) as John |
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Nightwatch (1997) as Bill Davis (uncredited) |
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Cinema Cinema (1997) as Himself |
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Boys (1996) as Officer Kellogg Curry |
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Georgia (1995) as Herman |
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Dolores Claiborne (1995) as Const. Frank Stamshaw |
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The River Wild (1994) as Terry |
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) as Tucker Van Dyke |
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Hoffa (1992) as Pete Connelly |
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Out on a Limb (1992) as Jim Jr. |
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Shadows and Fog (1991) as Cop at Police Station |
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State of Grace (1990) as Stevie |
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Days of Thunder (1990) as Buck Bretherton |
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Casualties of War (1989) as Private Herbert Hatcher |
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We're No Angels (1989) as Young Monk |
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Above the Law (1988) as Thug in Bar (uncredited) |
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The Players () as Edwin Forrest |
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Sponsor () as Jerry |
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The Sisters Brothers (2018) Producer |
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The Sisters Brothers (2018) Thanks |
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Bagboy (2015) Executive Producer |
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Bagboy (2015) Writer |
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Additional Writing |
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Step Brothers (2008) Story |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Songs |
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Happiness (1998) Thanks |