John C. Reilly
Acting • Born 1965-05-24
Biography
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.
Filmography
137 credits
Magnolia
Movie • 1999
Officer Jim Kurring
The Hours
Movie • 2002
Dan Brown
Casualties of War
Movie • 1989
Private Herbert Hatcher
Days of Thunder
Movie • 1990
Buck Bretherton
Chicago
Movie • 2002
Amos Hart
The Perfect Storm
Movie • 2000
Dale "Murp" Murphy
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Movie • 1993
Tucker Van Dyke
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Movie • 2006
Sasquatch (uncredited)
State of Grace
Movie • 1990
Stevie
Gangs of New York
Movie • 2002
Happy Jack
Licorice Pizza
Movie • 2021
Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
The Aviator
Movie • 2004
Noah Dietrich
For Love of the Game
Movie • 1999
Gus Sinski
Hoffa
Movie • 1992
Pete Connelly
Boogie Nights
Movie • 1997
Reed Rothchild
Never Been Kissed
Movie • 1999
Gus Strauss
We're No Angels
Movie • 1989
Young Monk
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Movie • 2007
Dewey Cox
Hard Eight
Movie • 1997
John
Dolores Claiborne
Movie • 1995
Const. Frank Stamshaw
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Movie • 2009
Larten Crepsley
The Thin Red Line
Movie • 1998
Sgt. Maynard Storm
Step Brothers
Movie • 2008
Dale Doback
The River Wild
Movie • 1994
Terry
Dark Water
Movie • 2005
Mr. Murray
9
Movie • 2009
#5 (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Movie • 2006
Cal Naughton, Jr.
A Prairie Home Companion
Movie • 2006
Lefty
The Anniversary Party
Movie • 2001
Mac Forsyth
The Good Girl
Movie • 2002
Phil Last
The Promotion
Movie • 2008
Richard Wehlner
Year of the Dog
Movie • 2007
Al
Criminal
Movie • 2004
Richard Gaddis
Boys
Movie • 1996
Officer Kellogg Curry
O Night Divine
Movie • 2021
Kristof
Cyrus
Movie • 2010
John Kilpatrick
The Extra Man
Movie • 2010
Gershon Gruen
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
Movie • 2006
Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
DreamQuil
Movie • 2026
Gary
Terri
Movie • 2011
Mr. Fitzgerald
Cedar Rapids
Movie • 2011
Dean Ziegler
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Movie • 2011
Franklin Plaskett
Carnage
Movie • 2011
Michael Longstreet
Wreck-It Ralph
Movie • 2012
Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
The Dictator
Movie • 2012
Clayton (uncredited)
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Movie • 2012
Taquito
Georgia
Movie • 1995
Herman
Chicago Cab
Movie • 1998
Steve
Out on a Limb
Movie • 1992
Jim Jr.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Movie • 2014
Corpsman Dey
The Settlement
Movie • 1999
Pat
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
Movie • 2005
Self
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Movie • 2007
Self
Stars at Noon
Movie • 2022
American Magazine Editor
Bears
Movie • 2014
Self - Narrator (voice)
Life After Beth
Movie • 2014
Maury Slocum
Once Upon a Studio
Movie • 2023
Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
Movie • 2005
Nightwatch
Movie • 1997
Bill Davis (uncredited)
Rubberhead
Movie • 2014
Father (segment "Ham")
Tale of Tales
Movie • 2015
King of Longtrellis
Largo
Movie • 2008
Self
The Lobster
Movie • 2015
Lisping Man
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Movie • 2013
Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Frank's Book
Movie • 2001
Frank
Above the Law
Movie • 1988
Thug in Bar (uncredited)
Entertainment
Movie • 2015
John
Les Cowboys
Movie • 2015
American in Pakistan
Minions & More 2
Movie • 2022
Eddie (voice)
Kong: Skull Island
Movie • 2017
Hank Marlow
Sing
Movie • 2016
Eddie (voice)
Shadows and Fog
Movie • 1991
Cop at Police Station
Stan & Ollie
Movie • 2018
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
Movie • 2010
Dr. Steve Brule
The Little Hours
Movie • 2017
Father Tommasso
Bagboy
Movie • 2015
Dr. Steve Brule
8
Movie • 2012
David Blankenhorn
Hal
Movie • 2019
Self
View from a Blue Moon
Movie • 2015
Self - Narrator (voice)
A Prayer for the Dying
Movie • 2026
Doc
The Sisters Brothers
Movie • 2018
Eli Sisters
Holmes & Watson
Movie • 2018
Dr. John Watson
Eddie's Life Coach
Movie • 2017
Eddie (voice)
Fight for Your Right Revisited
Movie • 2011
Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Flagpole Special
Movie • 1998
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
Movie • 2017
Dr. Steve Brule
Piggie
Movie • 2003
Russell
Prop 8: The Musical
Movie • 2008
Prop 8 Leader
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Movie • 2000
Self
Anger Management
Movie • 2003
Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Movie • 2018
Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Movie • 2008
Self
Green Team
Movie • 2007
Jim Smegg
My Darling Vivian
Movie • 2020
Self (archive footage)
Skipped Parts
Movie • 2000
Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
John and Will's Animal Choices
Movie • 2011
John
Cinema Cinema
Movie • 1997
Himself
An Almost Christmas Story
Movie • 2024
The Folk Singer (voice)
The Players
Movie
Edwin Forrest
Heads or Tails?
Movie • 2025
Buffalo Bill
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief
Movie • 2025
Host
How to Rob a Bank
Movie • 2026
Bday Private Dick
Movie • 2025
American Clown
Movie • 2025
Self
Sponsor
Movie
Jerry
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
John C. Reilly (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
TV • 2005
Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV • 1988
The View
TV • 1997
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
Ultra City Smiths
TV • 2021
Donovan Smith (voice)
The Jay Leno Show
TV • 2009
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
Self - Guest
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
TV • 2022
Jerry Buss
Nero Wolfe
TV • 1981
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
TV • 2010
Dr. Steve Brule
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
Stone Quackers
TV • 2014
Officer Barry
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
TV • 2007
Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
TV • 2007
Dr. Steve Brule
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self
Celebrity IOU
TV • 2020
Self
Fallen Angels
TV • 1993
Martin Lonsdale
Moonbase 8
TV • 2020
Cap
The Late Late Show with James Corden
TV • 2015
Self - Guest
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
TV • 2014
Jordan
Tenacious D
TV • 1997
Sasquatch
The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007
Self
Kulturplatz
TV • 2004
Self
Tom Goes to the Mayor
TV • 2004
John (voice)
Conan
TV • 2010
Self
Chelsea Lately
TV • 2007
Self
Cracking Up
TV • 2004
Steve Evers
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self - Guest