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Character actor, dramatic leading man, or hilarious comic foil? With an astonishing range of roles already under his belt, John C. Reilly has played a eclectic host of rich characters to great effect over the years, from seedy ne'er-do-wells, to lovable, good-natured schlepps. The fifth of six children born to an Irish father and Lithuanian mother... See full bio »

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John Christopher Reilly
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2014 Guardians of the Galaxy (pre-production)
Rhomann Dey
 
2014 Life After Beth (pre-production)
Maury Slocum
 
2013 Anchorman: The Legend Continues (post-production)
 
2012 Wreck-It Ralph
Ralph (voice)
 
2012 The Dictator
Clayton (uncredited)
 
2010-2012 Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV series)
Dr. Steve Brule
– Life (2012) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Animals (2012) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Space (2012) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Pleasure (2012) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Boats (2012) … Dr. Steve Brule
See all 12 episodes »
 
2012 8 (video)
David Blankenhorn
 
2012 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Taquito (uncredited)
 
2011 Carnage
Michael Longstreet
 
2011 We Need to Talk About Kevin
Franklin
 
2010-2011 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
John (segment "John and Will's Animal Choices") / Nikola Tesla
– Episode #2.3 (2011) … John (segment "John and Will's Animal Choices")
– Episode #1.5 (2010) … Nikola Tesla
 
2011 Cedar Rapids
Dean Ziegler
 
2011 Terri
Mr. Fitzgerald
 
2011 Fight for Your Right Revisited (short)
Mike D (B-Boys 2)
 
2010 Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (short)
Bing Crosby
 
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (TV movie)
Dr. Steve Brule
 
2007-2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Dr. Steve Brule
– Man Milk (2010) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Stuntmen (2010) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Choices (2010) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Re-Animated (2010) … Dr. Steve Brule
– Comedy (2010) … Dr. Steve Brule
See all 25 episodes »
 
2010 Drunk History (TV series)
Nikola Tesla
– Drunk History Vol. 6: Featuring John C. Reilly (2010) … Nikola Tesla
 
2010 The Extra Man
Gershon Gruen
 
2010/I Cyrus
John
 
2009 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Crepsley
 
2009/I 9
#5 (voice)
 
2008 Prop 8: The Musical (short)
Prop 8 Leader
 
2008 Green Team (video short)
Jim Smegg
 
2008 Step Brothers
Dale Doback
 
2008 The Promotion
Richard Wehlner
 
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Dewey Cox
 
2007/I Year of the Dog
Al
 
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Sasquatch (uncredited)
 
2006 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series)
John
– Friendship Alliance (2006) … John (voice)
 
2006 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Cal Naughton Jr.
 
2006 A Prairie Home Companion
Lefty
 
2005 Dark Water
Mr. Murray
 
2005 Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody? (short)
 
2004 The Aviator
Noah Dietrich
 
2004 Criminal
Richard Gaddis
 
2004 Cracking Up (TV series)
Steve Evers
– Prom Night (2004) … Steve Evers
 
2003 Piggie
 
2003 Anger Management
Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
 
2002 The Hours
Dan Brown
 
2002 Chicago
Amos Hart
 
2002 Gangs of New York
Happy Jack Mulraney
 
2002 The Good Girl
Phil Last
 
2002 Reel Comedy (TV series)
– Step Brothers
 
2001 Frank's Book (short)
Frank
 
2001 The Anniversary Party
Mac Forsyth
 
2000 The Perfect Storm
Dale 'Murph' Murphy
 
1999 Magnolia
Officer Jim Kurring
 
1999 For Love of the Game
Gus Sinski
 
1999 The Settlement
Pat
 
1999 Never Been Kissed
Gus
 
1999 Tenacious D (TV series)
Sasquatch
– Death of a Dream (1999) … Sasquatch
 
1998 The Thin Red Line
Sgt. Storm
 
1998 Flagpole Special (video short)
 
1997 Chicago Cab
Steve
 
1997 Boogie Nights
Reed Rothchild
 
1997 Nightwatch
Deputy Inspector Bill Davis (uncredited)
 
1996 Boys
Officer Kellogg Curry
 
1996 Hard Eight
John
 
1995 Georgia
Herman
 
1995 Dolores Claiborne
Const. Frank Stamshaw
 
1994 The River Wild
Terry
 
1993 What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Tucker Van Dyke
 
1993 Two Bits
 
1992 Hoffa
Pete Connelly
 
1992 Out on a Limb
Jim Jr.
 
1991 Shadows and Fog
Cop at Police Station
 
1990 State of Grace
Stevie McGuire
 
1990 Days of Thunder
Buck Bretherton
 
1989 We're No Angels
Young Monk
 
1989 Casualties of War
PFC Herbert Hatcher
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
2012 Wreck-It Ralph (additional story material)
 
2010-2012 Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV series)
– Life (2012) (creator)
– Animals (2012) (creator / written by)
– Space (2012) (creator / written by)
– Money (2012) (creator / writer)
– Pleasure (2012) (creator / writer)
See all 12 episodes »
 
2012 hunt9100 (TV series)
– Favorite Step Brothers Scenes (2012) (story)
 
2008 Step Brothers (story)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2010-2012 Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (TV series) (executive producer - 12 episodes)
– Life (2012) (executive producer)
– Animals (2012) (executive producer)
– Space (2012) (executive producer)
– Money (2012) (executive producer)
– Pleasure (2012) (executive producer)
See all 12 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (8 titles)
2010 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– Top Seven Perform (2010) (performer: "Mister Cellophane")
 
2010/I Cyrus (performer: "Don't You Want Me")
 
2008 Step Brothers (writer: "Hairy Balls", "Boats 'n Hoes")
 
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (writer: "Walk Hard", " Mama You Got To Love Your Negro Man", "Darling", "Weeping on the Inside", " You Make Me So Hard", "Walk Hard All Star Version" / performer: "Let's Duet" / performer: "Take My Hand", " Mama You Got To Love Your Negro Man", "A Life Without You Is No Life At All", "Darling", " I Hate You Big Daddy", "Guilty As Charged", "Let Me Hold You Little Man", "Royal Jelly", "Black Sheep", "Starman", "Beautiful Ride", " Have You Heard The News Dewey Cox Died" / as Dewey Cox)
 
2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (performer: "A Comedian at the Oscars")
 
2006 A Prairie Home Companion (performer: "I Used To Work In Chicago", "Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo", "She Is More To Be Pitied Than Censured", "Bad Jokes")
 
2002 Chicago (performer: "Funny Honey" 1975, "Mr. Cellophane" 1975)
 
1997 Boogie Nights (writer: "Feel the Heat" 1997 / performer: "Feel the Heat" 1997)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
2012 Wreck-It Ralph (additional story material)
 
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (researcher: Sasquatch)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2000 That Moment: Magnolia Diary (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
2000 HBO First Look (TV series documentary) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Creating 'The Perfect Storm' (2000) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (59 titles)
2013 The Jonathan Ross Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.6 (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.141 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Piper's QUICK Picks (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Wreck-It Ralph and Venellope Gamer Cheat Codes from Hollywood Premiere! Glitches, Interviews & Toys (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2010-2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.7 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #7.10 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #5.29 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– The AARP Guide to Sexting (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.164 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2002-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #21.27 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #18.80 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #16.122 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #14.141 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #12.207 (2004) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 G4 Presents Comic Con 2012 Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Guys Choice Awards 2012 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 December 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 June 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2011 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Will Ferrell: Mark Twain Prize (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010-2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.461 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.261 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 SXSW Flashback 2010 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Sidewalks Entertainment (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Bening & Reilly (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2000-2010 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– John C. Reilly (2010) … Himself
– Will Ferrell (2008) … Himself
– John C. Reilly (2003) … Himself
– John C. Reilly (2000) … Himself
 
2010 Moving Pictures Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Mumblecore Comedies (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - Tour du Freak (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - Guide to Becoming a Vampire (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Scream Awards 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004-2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.35 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #6.103 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #6.98 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #3.240 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #3.172 (2004) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.87 (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 The Jay Leno Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.22 (2009) … Himself
 
2000-2009 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– John C. Reilly/Jimmie Johnson/The Walkmen (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
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2008 The Footy Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #15.28 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.233 (2008) … Himself
 
2000-2008 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 July 2008 (2008) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 30 September 2004 (2004) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 January 2003 (2003) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 30 May 2000 (2000) … Himself - Guest
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
2003-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #15.151 (2008) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #10.77 (2003) … Himself
 
2008 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– Any Given Sundance (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006-2008 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2007 CMT Top 20 Countdown (TV series)
Himself
– Best of 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006-2007 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2007 Movies Rock (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2007 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2007 The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Makeup
 
2007 Ricky Jay Plays Poker (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
– John C. Reilly/My Chemical Romance (2006) … Himself - Host
 
2006 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Himself
– Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Henry Rollins Show (TV series)
Himself
– John C. Reilly/Thom Yorke (2006) … Himself
 
2006 2006 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Cal Naughton Jr.
 
2000-2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - 'Dale 'Murph' Murphy'
– The Making of 'A Prairie Home Companion' (2006) … Himself
– Creating 'The Perfect Storm' (2000) … Himself - 'Dale 'Murph' Murphy'
 
2006 A Prairie Home Companion: Exclusive Sneak Peek (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Dark Water: Extraordinary Ensemble (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Himself
– Out & About (2005) … Himself
 
2005 A Life Without Limits: The Making of 'The Aviator' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 History vs. Hollywood (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Aviator (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 December 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
2002 VH-1 Behind the Movie (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Chicago (2002) … Himself
 
2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 March 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1997 Cinema Cinema (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2009 Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Maquillando entre monstruos (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Your Movie Show (TV series)
 
2006 Ricky Bobby: Sports Century (video short)
Cal Naughton Jr.
 
2005 From Stage to Screen: The History of Chicago (video documentary short)
Amos Hart (uncredited)
 

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(1998) Appeared in Fiona Apple's "Across The Universe" music video See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Alternate Names:

John Reilly

Height:

6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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Personal Quote:

Not because I find fame difficult, but because I fear that if you're too well known, you lose the ability to surprise your audience and that's what I like my characters to do. I can still get away with it, I think. I mean, those kids in the lobby didn't know my name and I did an interview yesterday where they looked very confused when I walked in... See more »

Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's 2000 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for a revival of Sam Shepard's "True West." See more »

Trademark:

Curly brown hair and large blue eyes See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini