John C. Reilly
Known for: Acting
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning any. Reilly started his career in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his supporting roles in Casualties of War (1989), Days of Thunder (1990), Hard Eight(1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). For his performance in the musical film Chicago (2002), he received nominations for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Greater recognition came from Reilly's roles in comedy films Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), and Step Brothers (2008), in addition to his role as Dr. Steve Brule in the Adult Swimcomedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010) and spinoff Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He provided the voice of the titular character in the Wreck-It Ralph films (2012–2018). He starred in the independent films Cyrus (2010), We Need to Talk About Kevin and Carnage (both 2011), The Lobster (2015), The Sisters Brothers, and Stan & Ollie (both 2018). For his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the latter, he received critical acclaim and award nominations. Reilly subsequently co-created and starred in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020) and the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). He also earned a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for his role in the Disney+ animated short film An Almost Christmas Story (2024). On stage, he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's play True West (2000). Aside from acting, Reilly also performs with his band John Reilly and Friends. Description above from the Wikipedia article John C. Reilly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Series
The Simpsons
John C. Reilly (voice)
1989
Series
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest
2015
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Series
Chelsea Lately
Self
2007
Series
Kulturplatz
Self
2004
Series
The Jay Leno Show
Self
2009
Series
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited)
2007
Series
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Dr. Steve Brule
2007
Series
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Jerry Buss
2022
Film
Kong: Skull Island
Hank Marlow
2017
Film
Wreck-It Ralph
Ralph (voice)
2012
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Film
How to Rob a Bank
Agent West
2026
Film
Guardians of the Galaxy
Corpsman Dey
2014
Film
Sing
Eddie (voice)
2016
Series
Celebrity IOU
Self
2020
Series
Tom Goes to the Mayor
John (voice)
2004
Series
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
Dr. Steve Brule
2010
Film
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph (voice)
2018
Film
The Dictator
Clayton (uncredited)
2012
Series
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Self
2005
Film
Gangs of New York
Happy Jack
2002
Film
9
#5 (voice)
2009
Series
Fallen Angels
Martin Lonsdale
1993
Film
The Aviator
Noah Dietrich
2004
Film
Magnolia
Officer Jim Kurring
1999
Film
Anger Management
Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
2003
Film
Boogie Nights
Reed Rothchild
1997
Film
The Lobster
Lisping Man
2015
Film
The Thin Red Line
Sgt. Maynard Storm
1998
Film
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Tucker Van Dyke
1993
Series
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Jordan
2014
Film
Step Brothers
Dale Doback
2008
Film
The Perfect Storm
Dale "Murp" Murphy
2000
Film
Chicago
Amos Hart
2002
Film
Days of Thunder
Buck Bretherton
1990
Film
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Cal Naughton, Jr.
2006
Series
Ultra City Smiths
Donovan Smith (voice)
2021
Film
Carnage
Michael Longstreet
2011
Film
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Franklin
2011
Film
Licorice Pizza
Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
2021
Film
The Sisters Brothers
Eli Sisters
2018
Film
A Prayer for the Dying
Doc
2026
Series
Nero Wolfe
1981
Series
Tenacious D
Sasquatch
1997
Film
The Hours
Dan Brown
2002
Film
Above the Law
Thug in Bar (uncredited)
1988
Film
Once Upon a Studio
Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
2023
Film
Tale of Tales
King of Longtrellis
2015
Film
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
2013
Series
Moonbase 8
Cap
2020
Film
An Almost Christmas Story
The Folk Singer (voice)
2024
Film
Minions & More Volume 2
Eddie (voice)
2022
Film
Hoffa
Pete Connelly
1992
Film
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Sasquatch (uncredited)
2006
Film
Never Been Kissed
Gus Strauss
1999
Film
The River Wild
Terry
1994
Series
Cracking Up
Steve Evers
2004
Film
Dolores Claiborne
Const. Frank Stamshaw
1995
Film
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Larten Crepsley
2009
Film
Nightwatch
Bill Davis (uncredited)
1997
Film
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Dewey Cox
2007
Film
Dark Water
Mr. Murray
2005
Film
Casualties of War
Private Herbert Hatcher
1989
Film
For Love of the Game
Gus Sinski
1999
Film
Holmes & Watson
Dr. Watson
2018
Film
State of Grace
Stevie
1990
Film
The Little Hours
Father Tommasso
2017
Film
The Good Girl
Phil Last
2002
Film
We're No Angels
Young Monk
1989
Film
Hard Eight
John
1997
Series
Stone Quackers
Officer Barry
2014
Film
A Prairie Home Companion
Lefty
2006
Film
Life After Beth
Maury Slocum
2014
Film
Stan & Ollie
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
2018
Film
Cyrus
John Kilpatrick
2010
Film
Boys
Officer Kellogg Curry
1996
Film
Stars at Noon
American Magazine Editor
2022
Film
Terri
Mr. Fitzgerald
2011
Film
Criminal
Richard Gaddis
2004
Film
DreamQuil
Gary
2026
Film
Skipped Parts
Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
2000
Film
Cedar Rapids
Dean Ziegler
2011
Film
Cinema Cinema
Himself
1997
Film
Shadows and Fog
Cop at Police Station
1991
Film
Out on a Limb
Jim Jr.
1992
Film
Year of the Dog
Al
2007
Film
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Taquito
2012
Film
The Promotion
Richard Wehlner
2008
Film
Fight for Your Right Revisited
Mike D (B-Boys 2)
2011
Film
Flagpole Special
1998
Film
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Self
2000
Film
Entertainment
John
2015
Film
Bears
Self - Narrator (voice)
2014
Film
American Clown
Self
2025
Film
Eddie's Life Coach
Eddie (voice)
2017
Film
The Anniversary Party
Mac Forsyth
2001
Film
8
David Blankenhorn
2012
Ceasefire
Bruce Morrison
Film
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Self
2008
Film
The Extra Man
Gershon Gruen
2010
Film
Les Cowboys
American in Pakistan
2015
Film
Chicago Cab
Steve
1998
The Voice Still Carries: The Aimee Mann Story
Officer Jim Kurring (Magnolia archive footage)
2026
Film
Rubberhead
Father (segment "Ham")
2014
Film
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
2005
Film
Hal
Self
2019
Film
Prop 8: The Musical
Prop 8 Leader
2008
Film
The Settlement
Pat
1999
Film
Green Team
Jim Smegg
2007
Film
Largo
Self
2008
Film
Georgia
Herman
1995
Film
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
Dr. Steve Brule
2017
Film
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Self
2007
The Players
Edwin Forrest
Film
View from a Blue Moon
Self - Narrator (voice)
2015
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
Bing Crosby
2010
Film
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
Dr. Steve Brule
2010
Film
Heads or Tails?
Buffalo Bill
2025
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
2006
Film
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief
Host
2025
Frank's Book
Frank
2001
Film
Piggie
Russell
2003
Film
O Night Divine
Kristof
2021
Film
John and Will's Animal Choices
John
2011
Film
Bagboy
Dr. Steve Brule
2015
Sponsor
Jerry
Film
Bday Private Dick
Detective
2025
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
Self
2005