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