John C. Reilly

About

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...

Known for

The SimpsonsSeries • 1989Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Series • 2007Wreck-It RalphMovie • 2012Kong: Skull IslandMovie • 2017SingMovie • 2016Ralph Breaks the InternetMovie • 2018Guardians of the GalaxyMovie • 2014Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers DynastySeries • 2022The Perfect StormMovie • 2000The LobsterMovie • 2015The AviatorMovie • 2004Boogie NightsMovie • 1997Tom Goes to the MayorSeries • 2004Licorice PizzaMovie • 2021Fallen AngelsSeries • 1993The DictatorMovie • 2012What's Eating Gilbert GrapeMovie • 1993Step BrothersMovie • 2008Days of ThunderMovie • 1990Check It Out! with Dr. Steve BruleSeries • 2010Gangs of New YorkMovie • 2002The Thin Red LineMovie • 19989Movie • 2009MagnoliaMovie • 1999