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