John C. Reilly
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 24, 1965
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning any. Reilly started his career in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his supporting roles in Casualties of War (1989), Days of Thunder (1990), Hard Eight(1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). For his performance in the musical film Chicago (2002), he received nominations for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Greater recognition came from Reilly's roles in comedy films Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), and Step Brothers (2008), in addition to his role as Dr. Steve Brule in the Adult Swimcomedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010) and spinoff Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He provided the voice of the titular character in the Wreck-It Ralph films (2012–2018). He starred in the independent films Cyrus (2010), We Need to Talk About Kevin and Carnage (both 2011), The Lobster (2015), The Sisters Brothers, and Stan & Ollie (both 2018). For his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the latter, he received critical acclaim and award nominations. Reilly subsequently co-created and starred in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020) and the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). He also earned a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for his role in the Disney+ animated short film An Almost Christmas Story (2024). On stage, he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's play True West (2000). Aside from acting, Reilly also performs with his band John Reilly and Friends. Description above from the Wikipedia article John C. Reilly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
- Ceasefire
Ceasefire TBA
as Bruce Morrison
- Sponsor
Sponsor TBA
as Jerry
- The Players
The Players TBA
as Edwin Forrest
- The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story
The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story 2026
as Officer Jim Kurring (Magnolia archive footage)
How to Rob a Bank 2026
as Agent West
DreamQuil 2026
as Gary
A Prayer for the Dying 2026
as Doc
Stalin Boys 2026
Executive Producer
American Clown 2025
as Self
Heads or Tails? 2025
as Buffalo Bill
Bday Private Dick 2025
as Detective
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief 2025
as Host
An Almost Christmas Story 2024
as The Folk Singer (voice)
Once Upon a Studio 2023
as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Minions & More Volume 2 2022
as Eddie (voice)
Stars at Noon 2022
as American Magazine Editor
O Night Divine 2021
as Kristof
Licorice Pizza 2021
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
My Darling Vivian 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Hal 2019
as Self
Stan & Ollie 2018
as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Holmes & Watson 2018
as Dr. Watson
Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018
as Ralph (voice), Additional Writing
The Sisters Brothers 2018
as Eli Sisters, Producer, Thanks
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? 2017
as Dr. Steve Brule
The Little Hours 2017
as Father Tommasso
Eddie's Life Coach 2017
as Eddie (voice)
Kong: Skull Island 2017
as Hank Marlow
Sing 2016
as Eddie (voice)
Les Cowboys 2015
as American in Pakistan
Entertainment 2015
as John
View from a Blue Moon 2015
as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Lobster 2015
as Lisping Man
Tale of Tales 2015
as King of Longtrellis
Bagboy 2015
as Dr. Steve Brule, Executive Producer, Writer
Rubberhead 2014
as Father (segment "Ham")
Life After Beth 2014
as Maury Slocum
Guardians of the Galaxy 2014
as Corpsman Dey
Bears 2014
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013
as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Wreck-It Ralph 2012
as Ralph (voice), Additional Writing
The Dictator 2012
as Clayton (uncredited)
8 2012
as David Blankenhorn
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie 2012
as Taquito
We Need to Talk About Kevin 2011
as Franklin
Carnage 2011
as Michael Longstreet
Terri 2011
as Mr. Fitzgerald
Fight for Your Right Revisited 2011
as Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Cedar Rapids 2011
as Dean Ziegler
John and Will's Animal Choices 2011
as John
- Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy 2010
as Bing Crosby
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special 2010
as Dr. Steve Brule
The Extra Man 2010
as Gershon Gruen
Cyrus 2010
as John Kilpatrick
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant 2009
as Larten Crepsley
9 2009
as #5 (voice)
Prop 8: The Musical 2008
as Prop 8 Leader
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History 2008
as Self
Step Brothers 2008
as Dale Doback, Story
The Promotion 2008
as Richard Wehlner
Largo 2008
as Self
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 2007
as Dewey Cox, Songs
Green Team 2007
as Jim Smegg
Year of the Dog 2007
as Al
Ricky Jay Plays Poker 2007
as Self
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 2006
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006
as Cal Naughton, Jr.
- Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century 2006
as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
A Prairie Home Companion 2006
as Lefty
- Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' 2005
as Self
Dark Water 2005
as Mr. Murray
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? 2005
Actor
The Aviator 2004
as Noah Dietrich
Criminal 2004
as Richard Gaddis
Piggie 2003
as Russell
Anger Management 2003
as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
The Hours 2002
as Dan Brown
Gangs of New York 2002
as Happy Jack
Chicago 2002
as Amos Hart
The Good Girl 2002
as Phil Last
- Frank's Book
Frank's Book 2001
as Frank
The Anniversary Party 2001
as Mac Forsyth
The Perfect Storm 2000
as Dale "Murp" Murphy
Skipped Parts 2000
as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
That Moment: Magnolia Diary 2000
as Self
Magnolia 1999
as Officer Jim Kurring
For Love of the Game 1999
as Gus Sinski
Never Been Kissed 1999
as Gus Strauss
The Settlement 1999
as Pat
The Thin Red Line 1998
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
Happiness 1998
Thanks
Chicago Cab 1998
as Steve
Flagpole Special 1998
Actor
Boogie Nights 1997
as Reed Rothchild
Hard Eight 1997
as John
Nightwatch 1997
as Bill Davis (uncredited)
Cinema Cinema 1997
as Himself
Boys 1996
as Officer Kellogg Curry
Georgia 1995
as Herman
Dolores Claiborne 1995
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
The River Wild 1994
as Terry
What's Eating Gilbert Grape 1993
as Tucker Van Dyke
Hoffa 1992
as Pete Connelly
Out on a Limb 1992
as Jim Jr.
Shadows and Fog 1991
as Cop at Police Station
State of Grace 1990
as Stevie
Days of Thunder 1990
as Buck Bretherton
Casualties of War 1989
as Private Herbert Hatcher
We're No Angels 1989
as Young Monk
Above the Law 1988
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.