John C. Reilly
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting137
movieHow to Rob a Bank
2026
Agent West
movieHeads or Tails?
2025
Buffalo Bill
movieAn Almost Christmas Story
2024
The Folk Singer (voice)
movieOnce Upon a Studio
2023
Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
movieMinions & More 2
2022
Eddie (voice)
movieStars at Noon
2022
American Magazine Editor
movieO Night Divine
2021
Kristof
movieLicorice Pizza
2021
Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
tvUltra City Smiths
2021
Donovan Smith (voice)
movieMy Darling Vivian
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieHal
2019
Self
movieStan & Ollie
2018
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
movieHolmes & Watson
2018
Dr. John Watson
movieRalph Breaks the Internet
2018
Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
movieThe Sisters Brothers
2018
Eli Sisters
movieTim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
2017
Dr. Steve Brule
movieThe Little Hours
2017
Father Tommasso
movieEddie's Life Coach
2017
Eddie (voice)
movieKong: Skull Island
2017
Hank Marlow
movieSing
2016
Eddie (voice)
movieLes Cowboys
2015
American in Pakistan
movieView from a Blue Moon
2015
Self - Narrator (voice)
movieThe Lobster
2015
Lisping Man
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self / Self - Guest
movieTale of Tales
2015
King of Longtrellis
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest
movieBagboy
2015
Dr. Steve Brule
movieRubberhead
2014
Father (segment "Ham")
tvStone Quackers
2014
Officer Barry
movieLife After Beth
2014
Maury Slocum
movieGuardians of the Galaxy
2014
Corpsman Dey
movieBears
2014
Self - Narrator (voice)
movieAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
movieWreck-It Ralph
2012
Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
movieThe Dictator
2012
Clayton (uncredited)
movie8
2012
David Blankenhorn
movieWe Need to Talk About Kevin
2011
Franklin Plaskett
movieCarnage
2011
Michael Longstreet
movieTerri
2011
Mr. Fitzgerald
movieFight for Your Right Revisited
2011
Mike D (B-Boys 2)
movieCedar Rapids
2011
Dean Ziegler
tvConan
2010
Self
movieThe Extra Man
2010
Gershon Gruen
movieCyrus
2010
John Kilpatrick
tvCheck It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010
Dr. Steve Brule
movieCirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009
Larten Crepsley
movie9
2009
#5 (voice)
movieProp 8: The Musical
2008
Prop 8 Leader
movieStep Brothers
2008
Dale Doback
movieThe Promotion
2008
Richard Wehlner
movieLargo
2008
Self
movieGreen Team
2007
Jim Smegg
tvTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited) / Dr. Steve Brule
movieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
Sasquatch (uncredited)
movieTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
Cal Naughton, Jr.
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
2006
Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
movieDark Water
2005
Mr. Murray
movieThe Aviator
2004
Noah Dietrich
tvTom Goes to the Mayor
2004
John (voice)
movieCriminal
2004
Richard Gaddis
tvCracking Up
2004
Steve Evers
moviePiggie
2003
Russell
movieAnger Management
2003
Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
movieThe Hours
2002
Dan Brown
movieGangs of New York
2002
Happy Jack
movieChicago
2002
Amos Hart
movieThe Good Girl
2002
Phil Last
movieThe Anniversary Party
2001
Mac Forsyth
movieThe Perfect Storm
2000
Dale "Murp" Murphy
movieSkipped Parts
2000
Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
movieMagnolia
1999
Officer Jim Kurring
movieFor Love of the Game
1999
Gus Sinski
movieNever Been Kissed
1999
Gus Strauss
movieThe Thin Red Line
1998
Sgt. Maynard Storm
movieChicago Cab
1998
Steve
tvTenacious D
1997
Sasquatch
movieBoogie Nights
1997
Reed Rothchild
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieNightwatch
1997
Bill Davis (uncredited)
movieCinema Cinema
1997
Himself
movieBoys
1996
Officer Kellogg Curry
movieGeorgia
1995
Herman
movieDolores Claiborne
1995
Const. Frank Stamshaw
movieWhat's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
Tucker Van Dyke
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvFallen Angels
1993
Martin Lonsdale
movieHoffa
1992
Pete Connelly
movieOut on a Limb
1992
Jim Jr.
movieShadows and Fog
1991
Cop at Police Station
movieState of Grace
1990
Stevie
movieDays of Thunder
1990
Buck Bretherton
tvThe Simpsons
1989
John C. Reilly (voice)
movieCasualties of War
1989
Private Herbert Hatcher
movieWe're No Angels
1989
Young Monk
movieAbove the Law
1988
Thug in Bar (uncredited)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
The Players
Edwin Forrest
Sponsor
Jerry
Ceasefire
Bruce Morrison
Production4
tvMoonbase 8
2020
Executive Producer
movieThe Sisters Brothers
2018
Producer
movieBagboy
2015
Executive Producer
tvCheck It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010
Executive Producer
Writing4
Crew3
movieWreck-It Ralph
2012
Additional Writing
movieHappiness
1998
Thanks
Creator2
tvMoonbase 8
2020
Creator