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John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly’s screen credits include Corpsman Dey in Guardians of the Galaxy, Ralph (voice) in Wreck-It Ralph, and Happy Jack in Gangs of New York.
Born May 24, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, USA11 movies on MoviHero
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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. …
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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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- 2026DreamQuil1h 29m · Horror · MysteryGaryUpcoming
- 2026How to Rob a Bank2h 2m · Crime · ThrillerAgent WestUpcoming
- 2026A Prayer for the Dying1h 35m · Drama · ThrillerDoc
- 2018Ralph Breaks the Internet1h 52m · Adventure · AnimationRalph (voice)
- 2016Sing1h 48m · Animation · ComedyEddie (voice)
- 2015The Lobster1h 59m · Comedy · DramaLisping Man
- 2014Guardians of the Galaxy2h 1m · Action · AdventureCorpsman Dey
- 2012Wreck-It Ralph1h 41m · Adventure · AnimationRalph (voice)
- 2002The Hours1h 54m · DramaDan Brown
- 2002Gangs of New York2h 48m · Crime · DramaHappy Jack
- 2000The Perfect Storm2h 10m · Action · AdventureDale "Murp" Murphy
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- 2025American ClownSelf
- 2025Heads or Tails?Buffalo Bill
- 2025Bday Private DickDetective
- 2025G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire ReliefHost
- 2024An Almost Christmas StoryThe Folk Singer (voice)
- 2023Once Upon a StudioWreck-It-Ralph (voice)
- 2022Minions & More 2Eddie (voice)
- 2022Stars at NoonAmerican Magazine Editor
- 2021O Night DivineKristof
- 2021Licorice PizzaFred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited)
- 2020My Darling VivianSelf (archive footage)
- 2019HalSelf
- 2018Stan & OllieOliver "Ollie" Hardy
- 2018Holmes & WatsonDr. Watson
- 2018The Sisters BrothersProducer · Eli Sisters
- 2017Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?Dr. Steve Brule
- 2017The Little HoursFather Tommasso
- 2017Eddie's Life CoachEddie (voice)
- 2017Kong: Skull IslandHank Marlow
- 2015Les CowboysAmerican in Pakistan
- 2015EntertainmentJohn
- 2015View from a Blue MoonSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2015Tale of TalesKing of Longtrellis
- 2015BagboyProducer · Writer · Dr. Steve Brule
- 2014RubberheadFather (segment "Ham")
- 2014Life After BethMaury Slocum
- 2014BearsSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2013Anchorman 2: The Legend ContinuesGhost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited)
- 2012The DictatorClayton (uncredited)
- 20128David Blankenhorn
- 2012Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieTaquito
- 2011We Need to Talk About KevinFranklin
- 2011CarnageMichael Longstreet
- 2011TerriMr. Fitzgerald
- 2011Fight for Your Right RevisitedMike D (B-Boys 2)
- 2011Cedar RapidsDean Ziegler
- 2011John and Will's Animal ChoicesJohn
- 2010Peace on Earth/Little Drummer BoyBing Crosby
- 2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus SpecialDr. Steve Brule
- 2010The Extra ManGershon Gruen
- 2010CyrusJohn Kilpatrick
- 2009Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's AssistantLarten Crepsley
- 20099#5 (voice)
- 2008Prop 8: The MusicalProp 8 Leader
- 2008Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical HistorySelf
- 2008Step BrothersWriter · Dale Doback
- 2008The PromotionRichard Wehlner
- 2008LargoSelf
- 2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryDewey Cox
- 2007Green TeamJim Smegg
- 2007Year of the DogAl
- 2007Ricky Jay Plays PokerSelf
- 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinySasquatch (uncredited)
- 2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyCal Naughton, Jr.
- 2006Ricky Bobby: Sports CenturyCal Naughton Jr. (archive footage)
- 2006A Prairie Home CompanionLefty
- 2005Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'Self
- 2005Dark WaterMr. Murray
- 2005Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?Actor
- 2004The AviatorNoah Dietrich
- 2004CriminalRichard Gaddis
- 2003PiggieRussell
- 2003Anger ManagementOlder Arnie Shankman (uncredited)
- 2002ChicagoAmos Hart
- 2002The Good GirlPhil Last
- 2001Frank's BookFrank
- 2001The Anniversary PartyMac Forsyth
- 2000Skipped PartsCowboy at Pool Table (uncredited)
- 2000That Moment: Magnolia DiarySelf
- 1999MagnoliaOfficer Jim Kurring
- 1999For Love of the GameGus Sinski
- 1999Never Been KissedGus Strauss
- 1999The SettlementPat
- 1998The Thin Red LineSgt. Maynard Storm
- 1998Chicago CabSteve
- 1998Flagpole SpecialActor
- 1997Boogie NightsReed Rothchild
- 1997Hard EightJohn
- 1997NightwatchBill Davis (uncredited)
- 1997Cinema CinemaHimself
- 1996BoysOfficer Kellogg Curry
- 1995GeorgiaHerman
- 1995Dolores ClaiborneConst. Frank Stamshaw
- 1994The River WildTerry
- 1993What's Eating Gilbert GrapeTucker Van Dyke
- 1992HoffaPete Connelly
- 1992Out on a LimbJim Jr.
- 1991Shadows and FogCop at Police Station
- 1990State of GraceStevie
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