James Martin Kelly
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 5, 1954
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
James Martin Kelly is an American character actor, born on September 6th, in Brooklyn New York to James Francis and Joan Marie Kelly. Jim married Mary-Ellen on Oct 8, 1978. In 1988 Jim and Mary-Ellen moved to Florida to raise their four children. At Mary-Ellen's urging, Jim auditioned for a play, changing his life. Plays led to a few commercial and TV gigs but he knew this was a craft that should be taken seriously. While studying the Eric Morris technique in Tampa Florida, his teacher, Kathy Laughlin urged him to move to Los Angeles, saying "There's no market here for the kind of work you do". For decades since, Jim has been opposite some of the biggest artists in motion pictures and on television, working together to tell the writer's story. Best known for his powerful turn as 'Rob Farrior' in 'Jack Reacher' with Tom Cruise, James continues to deliver consistent, solid, moving performances.
Filmography
Not Without Hope 2025
as Stu Schuyler
The War with Grandpa 2020
as Carl
Child of Satan 2018
as Dr Jones
Rules Don't Apply 2016
as Mobster
Killing Reagan 2016
as Don Regan
Ride Along 2 2016
as Port Commissioner Griffin
Welcome to Forever 2015
as Brian Duffy
Gone Missing 2013
as Officer Benton
Jack Reacher 2012
as Rob Farrior
Magic Mike 2012
as Sal
Rock of Ages 2012
as Doug Flintlock
Men in Black 3 2012
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Goldberg - P.I. 2011
as Police Captain
All About Steve 2009
as Mine Safety Expert
The Hangover 2009
as Police Clerk
W. 2008
as NSC Official
Ocean's Thirteen 2007
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Bending All the Rules 2002
as Big Shelly K
Big Trouble 2002
as Geo Salesman
The Cross 2002
as Vince
Three Blind Mice 2001
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Olive Juice 2001
as Chef Nico
Animal Factory 2000
as Sgt. Armstrong
Palmetto 1998
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.