John C. Reilly
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 Supporti...
Known For
Filmography
DreamQuil
2026
as Gary
A Prayer for the Dying
2026
as Doc
How to Rob a Bank
2026
as Agent West
Heads or Tails?
2025
as Buffalo Bill
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief
2025
as Host
Bday Private Dick
2025
as Detective
American Clown
2025
as Self
An Almost Christmas Story
2024
as The Folk Singer (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice)
Stars at Noon
2022
as American Magazine Editor
Minions & More 2
2022
as Eddie (voice)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
2022
as Jerry Buss
Licorice Pizza
2021
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
O Night Divine
2021
as Kristof
Ultra City Smiths
2021
as Donovan Smith (voice)
My Darling Vivian
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Celebrity IOU
2020
as Self
Moonbase 8
2020
as Cap
Hal
2019
as Self
Stan & Ollie
2018
as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
The Sisters Brothers
2018
as Eli Sisters
Holmes & Watson
2018
as Dr. Watson
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
as Ralph (voice)
Kong: Skull Island
2017
as Hank Marlow
The Little Hours
2017
as Father Tommasso
Eddie's Life Coach
2017
as Eddie (voice)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
2017
as Dr. Steve Brule
Sing
2016
as Eddie (voice)
Tale of Tales
2015
as King of Longtrellis
The Lobster
2015
as Lisping Man
Entertainment
2015
as John
Les Cowboys
2015
as American in Pakistan
Bagboy
2015
as Dr. Steve Brule
View from a Blue Moon
2015
as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
as Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
as Corpsman Dey
Bears
2014
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Life After Beth
2014
as Maury Slocum
Rubberhead
2014
as Father (segment "Ham")
Stone Quackers
2014
as Officer Barry
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Jordan
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Ralph (voice)
The Dictator
2012
as Clayton (uncredited)
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012
as Taquito
8
2012
as David Blankenhorn
Terri
2011
as Mr. Fitzgerald
Cedar Rapids
2011
as Dean Ziegler
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011
as Franklin
Carnage
2011
as Michael Longstreet
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011
as Mike D (B-Boys 2)
John and Will's Animal Choices
2011
as John
Cyrus
2010
as John Kilpatrick
The Extra Man
2010
as Gershon Gruen
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
2010
as Dr. Steve Brule
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
2010
as Bing Crosby
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010
as Dr. Steve Brule
Conan
2010
as Self
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009
as Larten Crepsley
9
2009
as #5 (voice)
The Jay Leno Show
2009
as Self
Step Brothers
2008
as Dale Doback
The Promotion
2008
as Richard Wehlner
Largo
2008
as Self
Prop 8: The Musical
2008
as Prop 8 Leader
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
as Self
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
as Dewey Cox
Year of the Dog
2007
as Al
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
2007
as Self
Green Team
2007
as Jim Smegg
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
as Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
as Dr. Steve Brule
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
Chelsea Lately
2007
as Self
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Sasquatch (uncredited)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
as Cal Naughton, Jr.
A Prairie Home Companion
2006
as Lefty
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
2006
as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
Dark Water
2005
as Mr. Murray
Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
2005
as Self
Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?
2005
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005
as Self
The Aviator
2004
as Noah Dietrich
Criminal
2004
as Richard Gaddis
Kulturplatz
2004
as Self
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
as John (voice)
Cracking Up
2004
as Steve Evers
Piggie
2003
as Russell
Anger Management
2003
as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
The Hours
2002
as Dan Brown
Chicago
2002
as Amos Hart
Gangs of New York
2002
as Happy Jack
The Good Girl
2002
as Phil Last
The Anniversary Party
2001
as Mac Forsyth
Frank's Book
2001
as Frank
The Perfect Storm
2000
as Dale "Murp" Murphy
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
2000
as Self
Skipped Parts
2000
as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
Magnolia
1999
as Officer Jim Kurring
For Love of the Game
1999
as Gus Sinski
Never Been Kissed
1999
as Gus Strauss
The Settlement
1999
as Pat
The Thin Red Line
1998
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
Chicago Cab
1998
as Steve
Flagpole Special
1998
Boogie Nights
1997
as Reed Rothchild
Hard Eight
1997
as John
Nightwatch
1997
as Bill Davis (uncredited)
Cinema Cinema
1997
as Himself
The View
1997
as Self
Tenacious D
1997
as Sasquatch
Boys
1996
as Officer Kellogg Curry
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
Dolores Claiborne
1995
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
Georgia
1995
as Herman
The River Wild
1994
as Terry
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
as Tucker Van Dyke
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Fallen Angels
1993
as Martin Lonsdale
Hoffa
1992
as Pete Connelly
Out on a Limb
1992
as Jim Jr.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Shadows and Fog
1991
as Cop at Police Station
Days of Thunder
1990
as Buck Bretherton
State of Grace
1990
as Stevie
Casualties of War
1989
as Private Herbert Hatcher
We're No Angels
1989
as Young Monk
The Simpsons
1989
as John C. Reilly (voice)
Above the Law
1988
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Nero Wolfe
1981
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
The Oscars
1953
as Self