John C. Reilly
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 24, 1965 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 137
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.
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Known for
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014Movie
Corpsman Dey
Wreck-It Ralph
2012Movie
Ralph (voice)
Kong: Skull Island
2017Movie
Hank Marlow
The Simpsons
1989TV
John C. Reilly (voice)
Sing
2016Movie
Eddie (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018Movie
Ralph (voice)
Filmography
DreamQuil
2026Movie
Gary
How to Rob a Bank
2026Movie
Agent West
A Prayer for the Dying
2026Movie
Doc
American Clown
2025Movie
Self
Heads or Tails?
2025Movie
Buffalo Bill
Bday Private Dick
2025Movie
Detective
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief
2025Movie
Host
An Almost Christmas Story
2024Movie
The Folk Singer (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023Movie
Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Minions & More 2
2022Movie
Eddie (voice)
Stars at Noon
2022Movie
American Magazine Editor
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022TV
Jerry Buss
O Night Divine
2021Movie
Kristof
Licorice Pizza
2021Movie
Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
Ultra City Smiths
2021TV
Donovan Smith (voice)
Moonbase 8
2020TV
Cap
My Darling Vivian
2020Movie
Self (archive footage)
Celebrity IOU
2020TV
Self
Hal
2019Movie
Self
Stan & Ollie
2018Movie
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Holmes & Watson
2018Movie
Dr. Watson
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018Movie
Ralph (voice)
The Sisters Brothers
2018Movie
Eli Sisters
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
2017Movie
Dr. Steve Brule
The Little Hours
2017Movie
Father Tommasso
Eddie's Life Coach
2017Movie
Eddie (voice)
Kong: Skull Island
2017Movie
Hank Marlow
Sing
2016Movie
Eddie (voice)
Les Cowboys
2015Movie
American in Pakistan
Entertainment
2015Movie
John
View from a Blue Moon
2015Movie
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Lobster
2015Movie
Lisping Man
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV
Self, Self - Guest
Tale of Tales
2015Movie
King of Longtrellis
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015TV
Self - Guest
Bagboy
2015Movie
Dr. Steve Brule
Rubberhead
2014Movie
Father (segment "Ham")
Stone Quackers
2014TV
Officer Barry
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014TV
Jordan
Life After Beth
2014Movie
Maury Slocum
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014Movie
Corpsman Dey
Bears
2014Movie
Self - Narrator (voice)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013Movie
Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Wreck-It Ralph
2012Movie
Ralph (voice)
The Dictator
2012Movie
Clayton (uncredited)
8
2012Movie
David Blankenhorn
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012Movie
Taquito
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011Movie
Franklin
Carnage
2011Movie
Michael Longstreet
Terri
2011Movie
Mr. Fitzgerald
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011Movie
Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Cedar Rapids
2011Movie
Dean Ziegler
John and Will's Animal Choices
2011Movie
John
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
2010Movie
Bing Crosby
Conan
2010TV
Self
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
2010Movie
Dr. Steve Brule
The Extra Man
2010Movie
Gershon Gruen
Cyrus
2010Movie
John Kilpatrick
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010TV
Dr. Steve Brule
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009Movie
Larten Crepsley
The Jay Leno Show
2009TV
Self
9
2009Movie
#5 (voice)
Prop 8: The Musical
2008Movie
Prop 8 Leader
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008Movie
Self
Step Brothers
2008Movie
Dale Doback
The Promotion
2008Movie
Richard Wehlner
Largo
2008Movie
Self
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007Movie
Dewey Cox
Green Team
2007Movie
Jim Smegg
Chelsea Lately
2007TV
Self
Year of the Dog
2007Movie
Al
The Graham Norton Show
2007TV
Self
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
2007Movie
Self
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007TV
Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited), Dr. Steve Brule
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006Movie
Sasquatch (uncredited)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006Movie
Cal Naughton, Jr.
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
2006Movie
Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
A Prairie Home Companion
2006Movie
Lefty
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
2005Movie
Self
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005TV
Self
Dark Water
2005Movie
Mr. Murray
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
2005Movie
The Aviator
2004Movie
Noah Dietrich
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004TV
John (voice)
Criminal
2004Movie
Richard Gaddis
Kulturplatz
2004TV
Self
Cracking Up
2004TV
Steve Evers
Piggie
2003Movie
Russell
Anger Management
2003Movie
Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003TV
Self
The Hours
2002Movie
Dan Brown
Gangs of New York
2002Movie
Happy Jack
Chicago
2002Movie
Amos Hart
The Good Girl
2002Movie
Phil Last
Frank's Book
2001Movie
Frank
The Anniversary Party
2001Movie
Mac Forsyth
The Perfect Storm
2000Movie
Dale "Murp" Murphy
Skipped Parts
2000Movie
Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
2000Movie
Self
Magnolia
1999Movie
Officer Jim Kurring
For Love of the Game
1999Movie
Gus Sinski
Never Been Kissed
1999Movie
Gus Strauss
The Settlement
1999Movie
Pat
The Thin Red Line
1998Movie
Sgt. Maynard Storm
Chicago Cab
1998Movie
Steve
Flagpole Special
1998Movie
Tenacious D
1997TV
Sasquatch
Boogie Nights
1997Movie
Reed Rothchild
The View
1997TV
Self
Hard Eight
1997Movie
John
Nightwatch
1997Movie
Bill Davis (uncredited)
Cinema Cinema
1997Movie
Himself
The Daily Show
1996TV
Self
Boys
1996Movie
Officer Kellogg Curry
Georgia
1995Movie
Herman
Dolores Claiborne
1995Movie
Const. Frank Stamshaw
The River Wild
1994Movie
Terry
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993Movie
Tucker Van Dyke
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993TV
Self - Guest
Fallen Angels
1993TV
Martin Lonsdale
Hoffa
1992Movie
Pete Connelly
Out on a Limb
1992Movie
Jim Jr.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992TV
Shadows and Fog
1991Movie
Cop at Police Station
State of Grace
1990Movie
Stevie
Days of Thunder
1990Movie
Buck Bretherton
The Simpsons
1989TV
John C. Reilly (voice)
Casualties of War
1989Movie
Private Herbert Hatcher
We're No Angels
1989Movie
Young Monk
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988TV
Above the Law
1988Movie
Thug in Bar (uncredited)
Nero Wolfe
1981TV
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self - Host
The Oscars
1953TV
Self
Ceasefire
Movie
Bruce Morrison
Sponsor
Movie
Jerry
The Players
Movie
Edwin Forrest