John C. Reilly
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John C. Reilly

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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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Films Featuring John C. Reilly

Magnolia

19997.7

The Hours

20027.3

Casualties of War

19897.2

Days of Thunder

19906.4

Chicago

20027.1

The Perfect Storm

20006.5

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

19937.7

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

20066.8

State of Grace

19907.0

Gangs of New York

20027.3

Licorice Pizza

20216.9

The Aviator

20047.2

For Love of the Game

19996.4

Hoffa

19926.3

Boogie Nights

19977.6

Never Been Kissed

19996.2

We're No Angels

19896.2

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

20076.6

Hard Eight

19976.8

Dolores Claiborne

19957.3

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

20095.9

The Thin Red Line

19987.4

Step Brothers

20086.6

The River Wild

19946.5

Dark Water

20055.7

9

20097.0

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

20066.4

A Prairie Home Companion

20066.3

The Anniversary Party

20015.6

The Good Girl

20026.2

The Promotion

20085.3

Year of the Dog

20075.5

Criminal

20046.2

Boys

19965.4

O Night Divine

20216.2

Cyrus

20105.9

The Extra Man

20105.8

Ricky Bobby: Sports Century

Ricky Bobby: Sports Century

20067.5

DreamQuil

2026

Terri

20116.4

Cedar Rapids

20115.9

We Need to Talk About Kevin

20117.5

Carnage

20117.2

Wreck-It Ralph

20127.4

The Dictator

20126.2

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

20125.5

Georgia

19955.7

Chicago Cab

19985.8

Out on a Limb

19925.3

Guardians of the Galaxy

20147.9

The Settlement

19996.0

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

20058.3

Ricky Jay Plays Poker

20075.9

Stars at Noon

20225.8

Bears

20147.4

Life After Beth

20145.5

Once Upon a Studio

20238.3

Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?

20056.3

Nightwatch

19976.1

Rubberhead

20145.0

Tale of Tales

20156.4

Largo

20087.5

The Lobster

20157.0

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

20136.1

Frank's Book

Frank's Book

20018.3

Above the Law

19886.1

Entertainment

20155.6

Les Cowboys

20156.4

Minions & More 2

20227.4

Kong: Skull Island

20176.6

Sing

20167.1

Shadows and Fog

19916.7

Stan & Ollie

20186.9

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special

20108.1

The Little Hours

20175.9

Bagboy

20157.7

8

20125.3

Hal

20196.6

View from a Blue Moon

20156.7

A Prayer for the Dying

20266.0

The Sisters Brothers

20186.8

Holmes & Watson

20184.3

Eddie's Life Coach

20176.1

Fight for Your Right Revisited

20116.6

Flagpole Special

19986.3

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

20177.6

Piggie

20034.0

Prop 8: The Musical

20086.9

That Moment: Magnolia Diary

20007.7

Anger Management

20036.2

Ralph Breaks the Internet

20187.2

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

20088.0

Green Team

20075.8

My Darling Vivian

20207.1

Skipped Parts

20006.1

John and Will's Animal Choices

20112.0

Cinema Cinema

19978.0

An Almost Christmas Story

20247.0

The Players

The Players

Heads or Tails?

20256.1

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

2025

How to Rob a Bank

2026

Bday Private Dick

2025

American Clown

2025

Sponsor

Sponsor

Ceasefire

Ceasefire

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

20106.0