John C. Reilly
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 (1
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.
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Born
May 24, 1965
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
108 acting
9 crew
Popularity
3.6
Known For
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Ralph (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
as Ralph (voice)
Sing
2016
as Eddie (voice)
Kong: Skull Island
2017
as Hank Marlow
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
as Corpsman Dey
The Lobster
2015
as Lisping Man
Licorice Pizza
2021
as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
Boogie Nights
1997
as Reed Rothchild
The Aviator
2004
as Noah Dietrich
Days of Thunder
1990
as Buck Bretherton
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