John C. Reilly

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.

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Filmography (134 Appearances)

How to Rob a Bank

Upcoming (2026)

DreamQuil

Upcoming (2026)

Sponsor

TBA

The Players

TBA

A Prayer for the Dying

2026

American Clown

2025

Heads or Tails?

2025

Bday Private Dick

2025

G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief

2025

An Almost Christmas Story

2024

Once Upon a Studio

2023

Minions & More 2

2022

Stars at Noon

2022

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

2022

O Night Divine

2021

Licorice Pizza

2021

Ultra City Smiths

2021

Moonbase 8

2020

My Darling Vivian

2020

Celebrity IOU

2020

Hal

2019

Stan & Ollie

2018

Holmes & Watson

2018

Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018

The Sisters Brothers

2018

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?

2017

The Little Hours

2017

Eddie's Life Coach

2017

Kong: Skull Island

2017

Sing

2016

Les Cowboys

2015

View from a Blue Moon

2015

The Lobster

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

Entertainment

2015

Tale of Tales

2015

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015

Bagboy

2015

Rubberhead

2014

Stone Quackers

2014

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

2014

Life After Beth

2014

Guardians of the Galaxy

2014

Bears

2014

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013

Wreck-It Ralph

2012

The Dictator

2012

8

2012

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

2012

We Need to Talk About Kevin

2011

Carnage

2011

Terri

2011

Fight for Your Right Revisited

2011

Cedar Rapids

2011

John and Will's Animal Choices

2011

Conan

2010

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special

2010

The Extra Man

2010

Cyrus

2010

Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule

2010

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

2009

The Jay Leno Show

2009

9

2009

Prop 8: The Musical

2008

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

2008

Step Brothers

2008

The Promotion

2008

Largo

2008

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007

Green Team

2007

Chelsea Lately

2007

Year of the Dog

2007

The Graham Norton Show

2007

Ricky Jay Plays Poker

2007

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

2007

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006

Ricky Bobby: Sports Century

2006

A Prairie Home Companion

2006

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

2005

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

2005

Dark Water

2005

Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?

2005

The Aviator

2004

Tom Goes to the Mayor

2004

Criminal

2004

Kulturplatz

2004

Cracking Up

2004

Piggie

2003

Anger Management

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

The Hours

2002

Gangs of New York

2002

Chicago

2002

The Good Girl

2002

Frank's Book

2001

The Anniversary Party

2001

The Perfect Storm

2000

Skipped Parts

2000

That Moment: Magnolia Diary

2000

Magnolia

1999

For Love of the Game

1999

Never Been Kissed

1999

The Settlement

1999

The Thin Red Line

1998

Chicago Cab

1998

Flagpole Special

1998

Tenacious D

1997

Boogie Nights

1997

The View

1997

Hard Eight

1997

Nightwatch

1997

Cinema Cinema

1997

The Daily Show

1996

Boys

1996

Georgia

1995

Dolores Claiborne

1995

The River Wild

1994

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Fallen Angels

1993

Hoffa

1992

Out on a Limb

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Shadows and Fog

1991

State of Grace

1990

Days of Thunder

1990

The Simpsons

1989

Casualties of War

1989

We're No Angels

1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

Above the Law

1988 Debut

Nero Wolfe

1981

Saturday Night Live

1975
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