1965-05-24 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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How to Rob a Bank | 2026-09-04 | |
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G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief | Host | 2025-02-05 |
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Testa o croce? | Buffalo Bill | 2025-10-02 |
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Bday Private Dick | 2025-05-17 | |
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An Almost Christmas Story | The Folk Singer (voice) | 2024-10-14 |
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Once Upon a Studio | Wreck-It-Ralph (voice) | 2023-09-24 |
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Minions & More Volume 2 | Eddie (voice) | 2022-11-08 |
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Stars at Noon | American Magazine Editor | 2022-10-14 |
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Licorice Pizza | Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited) | 2021-11-26 |
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O Night Divine | Kristof | 2021-12-14 |
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My Darling Vivian | Self (archive footage) | 2020-04-27 |
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Hal | Self | 2019-03-28 |
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The Sisters Brothers | Eli Sisters | 2018-09-19 |
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Stan & Ollie | Oliver "Ollie" Hardy | 2018-12-28 |
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Holmes & Watson | Dr. John Watson | 2018-12-25 |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet | Wreck-It Ralph (voice) | 2018-11-20 |
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Kong: Skull Island | Hank Marlow | 2017-03-08 |
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The Little Hours | Father Tommasso | 2017-06-30 |
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Eddie's Life Coach | Eddie (voice) | 2017-03-21 |
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? | Dr. Steve Brule | 2017-08-27 |
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Sing | Eddie (voice) | 2016-11-23 |
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View from a Blue Moon | Narrator (voice) | 2015-11-11 |
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Entertainment | John | 2015-08-11 |
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Les Cowboys | American in Pakistan | 2015-11-25 |
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Bagboy | Dr. Steve Brule | 2015-02-21 |
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Il racconto dei racconti | King of Longtrellis | 2015-05-14 |
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The Lobster | Lisping Man | 2015-10-15 |
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Life After Beth | Maury Slocum | 2014-08-15 |
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Rubberhead | Father (segment "Ham") | 2014-11-18 |
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Guardians of the Galaxy | Corpsman Dey | 2014-07-30 |
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Bears | Self - Narrator (voice) | 2014-04-17 |
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited) | 2013-12-18 |
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Wreck-It Ralph | Wreck-It Ralph (voice) | 2012-11-01 |
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The Dictator | Clayton (uncredited) | 2012-05-15 |
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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie | Taquito | 2012-03-02 |
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8 | David Blankenhorn | 2012-03-03 |
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We Need to Talk About Kevin | Franklin Plaskett | 2011-09-28 |
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Carnage | Michael Longstreet | 2011-09-16 |
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John and Will's Animal Choices | John | 2011-01-28 |
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Cedar Rapids | Dean Ziegler | 2011-02-11 |
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Terri | Mr. Fitzgerald | 2011-07-01 |
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Fight for Your Right Revisited | Mike D (B-Boys 2) | 2011-04-22 |
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Cyrus | John Kilpatrick | 2010-06-18 |
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special | Dr. Steve Brule | 2010-10-22 |
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The Extra Man | Gershon Gruen | 2010-08-01 |
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant | Larten Crepsley | 2009-10-23 |
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9 | #5 (voice) | 2009-08-19 |
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Largo | Self | 2008-02-01 |
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Step Brothers | Dale Doback | 2008-07-25 |
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The Promotion | Richard Wehlner | 2008-06-06 |
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Self | 2008-10-14 |
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Prop 8: The Musical | Prop 8 Leader | 2008-12-03 |
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Year of the Dog | Al | 2007-04-13 |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Dewey Cox | 2007-12-21 |
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Ricky Jay Plays Poker | Self | 2007-02-13 |
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Green Team | Jim Smegg | 2007-11-19 |
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A Prairie Home Companion | Lefty | 2006-06-01 |
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Ricky Bobby: Sports Century | Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage) | 2006-07-17 |
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Sasquatch (uncredited) | 2006-11-22 |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Cal Naughton, Jr. | 2006-08-04 |
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Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' | Self | 2005-12-26 |
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Dark Water | Mr. Murray | 2005-07-08 |
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Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? | 2005-01-23 | |
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The Aviator | Noah Dietrich | 2004-12-17 |
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Criminal | Richard Gaddis | 2004-09-10 |
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Piggie | Russell | 2003-06-13 |
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Anger Management | Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited) | 2003-04-11 |
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The Good Girl | Phil Last | 2002-08-07 |
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Chicago | Amos Hart | 2002-12-10 |
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The Hours | Dan Brown | 2002-12-27 |
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Gangs of New York | Happy Jack | 2002-12-14 |
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Frank's Book | Frank | 2001-09-01 |
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The Anniversary Party | Mac Forsyth | 2001-06-09 |
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The Perfect Storm | Dale "Murp" Murphy | 2000-06-29 |
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Skipped Parts | Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited) | 2000-06-06 |
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That Moment: Magnolia Diary | Self | 2000-01-01 |
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The Settlement | Pat | 1999-01-01 |
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Never Been Kissed | Gus Strauss | 1999-04-09 |
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For Love of the Game | Gus Sinski | 1999-09-17 |
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Magnolia | Officer Jim Kurring | 1999-12-17 |
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Flagpole Special | 1998-06-16 | |
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The Thin Red Line | Sgt. Maynard Storm | 1998-12-23 |
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Chicago Cab | Steve | 1998-09-18 |
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Boogie Nights | Reed Rothchild | 1997-10-10 |
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Nightwatch | Bill Davis (uncredited) | 1997-01-31 |
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Cinema Cinema | Himself | 1997-01-01 |
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Hard Eight | John | 1996-05-15 |
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Boys | Officer Kellogg Curry | 1996-05-10 |
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Dolores Claiborne | Const. Frank Stamshaw | 1995-03-24 |
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Georgia | Herman | 1995-05-19 |
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The River Wild | Terry | 1994-09-30 |
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape | Tucker Van Dyke | 1993-12-17 |
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Out on a Limb | Jim Jr. | 1992-09-04 |
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Hoffa | Pete Connelly | 1992-12-25 |
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Shadows and Fog | Cop at Police Station | 1991-12-05 |
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State of Grace | Stevie | 1990-09-14 |
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Days of Thunder | Buck Bretherton | 1990-06-27 |
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We're No Angels | Young Monk | 1989-06-02 |
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Casualties of War | Private Herbert Hatcher | 1989-08-18 |
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Above the Law | Thug in Bar (uncredited) | 1988-04-08 |
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The Players | Edwin Forrest | |
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DreamQuil | Gary | |
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