John C. Reilly
Known for
John C. Reilly (Chicago, 1965) is one of the best-loved character actors of his generation, able to move with identical ease between independent drama and zany comedy. A frequent collaborator of Paul Thomas Anderson on 'Hard Eight', 'Boogie Nights' and 'Magnolia', he earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for the musical 'Chicago'. His comic vein exploded alongside Will Ferrell in 'Talladega Nights' and 'Step Brothers', and he voiced the protagonist of the 'Wreck-It Ralph' saga. He also composed a moving Oliver Hardy in 'Stan & Ollie'. Reilly brings a rare blend of vulnerability, warmth and physical comedy that makes any character endearing, however absurd or tragic.
John C. Reilly
80 Movies
12 Series
John C. Reilly (Chicago, 1965) is one of the best-loved character actors of his generation, able to move with identical ease between independent drama and zany comedy. A frequent collaborator of Paul Thomas Anderson on 'Hard Eight', 'Boogie Nights' and 'Magnolia', he earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for the musical 'Chicago'. His comic vein exploded alongside Will Ferrell in 'Talladega Nights' and 'Step Brothers', and he voiced the protagonist of the 'Wreck-It Ralph' saga. He also composed a moving Oliver Hardy in 'Stan & Ollie'. Reilly brings a rare blend of vulnerability, warmth and physical comedy that makes any character endearing, however absurd or tragic.
Movies
Plays Ralph (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
Plays Hank Marlow
Kong: Skull Island
2017
Plays Ralph (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Plays Dale "Murp" Murphy
The Perfect Storm
2000
Plays Happy Jack
Gangs of New York
2002
Plays Eddie (voice)
Sing
2016
Plays Lisping Man
The Lobster
2015
Plays Noah Dietrich
The Aviator
2004
Plays Reed Rothchild
Boogie Nights
1997
Plays #5 (voice)
9
2009
Plays Buck Bretherton
Days of Thunder
1990
Plays Tucker Van Dyke
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
Plays American Magazine Editor
Stars at Noon
2022
Plays Officer Jim Kurring
Magnolia
1999
Writer
Plays Dale Doback
Step Brothers
2008
Plays Sgt. Maynard Storm
The Thin Red Line
1998
Plays Agent West
How to Rob a Bank
2026
Plays Dan Brown
The Hours
2002
Producer
Plays Eli Sisters
The Sisters Brothers
2018
Plays Franklin
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011
Plays Terry
The River Wild
1994
Plays Amos Hart
Chicago
2002
Plays Cal Naughton, Jr.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
Plays Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Eddie (voice)
Minions & More Volume 2
2022
Plays Gus Strauss
Never Been Kissed
1999
Plays The Folk Singer (voice)
An Almost Christmas Story
2024
Plays Father Tommasso
The Little Hours
2017
Plays Private Herbert Hatcher
Casualties of War
1989
Plays King of Longtrellis
Tale of Tales
2015
Plays John Kilpatrick
Cyrus
2010
Plays Const. Frank Stamshaw
Dolores Claiborne
1995
Plays Dr. Watson
Holmes & Watson
2018
Plays Michael Longstreet
Carnage
2011
Plays Gus Sinski
For Love of the Game
1999
Plays Officer Kellogg Curry
Boys
1996
Plays Pete Connelly
Hoffa
1992
Plays Larten Crepsley
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009
Plays Stevie
State of Grace
1990
Plays Young Monk
We're No Angels
1989
Plays Mr. Murray
Dark Water
2005
Plays Phil Last
The Good Girl
2002
Plays Dewey Cox
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
Plays Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Stan & Ollie
2018
Plays Mr. Fitzgerald
Terri
2011
Plays Dean Ziegler
Cedar Rapids
2011
Plays John
Hard Eight
1997
Plays Maury Slocum
Life After Beth
2014
Plays John
Entertainment
2015
Plays Lefty
A Prairie Home Companion
2006
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Dr. Steve Brule
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010
Plays Jerry Buss
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022
Plays Officer Barry
Stone Quackers
2014
Creator
Plays Cap
Moonbase 8
2020
Plays Donovan Smith (voice)
Ultra City Smiths
2021
Plays John (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
Plays Sasquatch
Tenacious D
1997
Plays Steve Evers
Cracking Up
2004
Plays Martin Lonsdale
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Jordan
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
Plays John C. Reilly (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Latest Trailers
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DreamQuil
Full Filmography
DreamQuil
Gary
2026
Film
How to Rob a Bank
Agent West
2026
Film
A Prayer for the Dying
Doc
2026
Film
Heads or Tails?
Buffalo Bill
2025
Film
Bday Private Dick
Detective
2025
Film
An Almost Christmas Story
The Folk Singer (voice)
2024
Film
Once Upon a Studio
Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
2023
Film
Minions & More Volume 2
Eddie (voice)
2022
Film
Stars at Noon
American Magazine Editor
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John C. Reilly and where are they from?
John C. Reilly is 61 years old, born on May 24, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John C. Reilly?
John C. Reilly is best known for roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, Wreck-It Ralph, Kong: Skull Island.
How many movies has John C. Reilly been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), John C. Reilly has appeared in 80 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was John C. Reilly's first movie?
The career of John C. Reilly began with Above the Law (1988).
What is John C. Reilly's most recent movie or series?
John C. Reilly's most recent release is A Prayer for the Dying, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has John C. Reilly appeared in?
On television, John C. Reilly has appeared in The Simpsons, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Does John C. Reilly have any upcoming projects?
Yes, John C. Reilly's upcoming work includes: How to Rob a Bank (2026), DreamQuil (2026).
John C. Reilly
1965-05-24 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.John C. Reilly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.