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.
102 movies · 31 shows
A Prayer for the Dying
2026·6.0
American Clown
2025·0.0
Heads or Tails?
2025·6.1
Bday Private Dick
2025·0.0
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief
2025·0.0
An Almost Christmas Story
2024·7.0
Once Upon a Studio
2023·8.3
Minions & More 2
2022·7.4
Stars at Noon
2022·5.8
O Night Divine
2021·6.2
Licorice Pizza
2021·6.9
My Darling Vivian
2020·7.1
Hal
2019·6.6
Stan & Ollie
2018·6.9
Holmes & Watson
2018·4.3
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018·7.2
The Sisters Brothers
2018·6.8
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
2017·7.6
The Little Hours
2017·5.9
Eddie's Life Coach
2017·6.1
Kong: Skull Island
2017·6.6
Sing
2016·7.1
Les Cowboys
2015·6.4
Entertainment
2015·5.6
View from a Blue Moon
2015·6.7
The Lobster
2015·7.0
Tale of Tales
2015·6.4
Bagboy
2015·7.7
Rubberhead
2014·5.0
Life After Beth
2014·5.5
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014·7.9
Bears
2014·7.4
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013·6.1
Wreck-It Ralph
2012·7.4
The Dictator
2012·6.2
8
2012·5.3
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012·5.5
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011·7.5
Carnage
2011·7.2
Terri
2011·6.4
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011·6.6
Cedar Rapids
2011·5.9
John and Will's Animal Choices
2011·2.0
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
2010·6.0
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
2010·8.1
The Extra Man
2010·5.8
Cyrus
2010·5.9
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009·5.9
9
2009·7.0
Prop 8: The Musical
2008·6.9
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008·8.0
Step Brothers
2008·6.6
The Promotion
2008·5.3
Largo
2008·7.5
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007·6.6
Green Team
2007·5.8
Year of the Dog
2007·5.5
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
2007·5.9
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006·6.8
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006·6.4
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
2006·7.5
A Prairie Home Companion
2006·6.3
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
2005·8.3
Dark Water
2005·5.7
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
2005·6.1
The Aviator
2004·7.2
Criminal
2004·6.2
Piggie
2003·4.0
Anger Management
2003·6.2
The Hours
2002·7.3
Gangs of New York
2002·7.3
Chicago
2002·7.1
The Good Girl
2002·6.2
Frank's Book
2001·8.3
The Anniversary Party
2001·5.6
The Perfect Storm
2000·6.5
Skipped Parts
2000·6.0
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
2000·7.7
Magnolia
1999·7.7
For Love of the Game
1999·6.4
Never Been Kissed
1999·6.2
The Settlement
1999·6.0
The Thin Red Line
1998·7.4
Chicago Cab
1998·5.8
Flagpole Special
1998·6.3
Boogie Nights
1997·7.6
Hard Eight
1997·6.8
Nightwatch
1997·6.1
Cinema Cinema
1997·8.0
Boys
1996·5.4
Georgia
1995·5.7
Dolores Claiborne
1995·7.3
The River Wild
1994·6.5
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993·7.7
Hoffa
1992·6.3
Out on a Limb
1992·5.3
Shadows and Fog
1991·6.7
State of Grace
1990·7.0
Days of Thunder
1990·6.4
Casualties of War
1989·7.2
We're No Angels
1989·6.2
Above the Law
1988·6.1