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