--- name: "John C. Reilly" canonical: "https://film.one/person/john-c-reilly" fi1m_id: "john-c-reilly" imdb_id: "nm0000604" tmdb_id: 4764 wikidata_id: "Q223110" roles: ["Actor"] born: "24 May 1965" reviewed_on_fi1m: 21 average_fi1m_score: 72 average_as: "actor" average_over: 20 updated: "2026-10-19T04:26:55.281141+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # John C. Reilly ## Identity John C. Reilly - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/john-c-reilly - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** john-c-reilly - **IMDb ID:** nm0000604 - **TMDB ID:** 4764 - **Wikidata ID:** Q223110 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Reilly, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223110, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000604/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4764 Actor. Born 24 May 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 24 May 1965, Chicago, Illinois, USA - **Active:** 1990–present - **Also known as:** John Reilly, John Christopher Reilly - **Titles on Fi1m:** 21: 20 acting, 1 other - **Frequently works with:** [Julianne Moore](https://film.one/person/julianne-moore.md), [Adam McKay](https://film.one/person/adam-mckay.md), [Clark Spencer](https://film.one/person/clark-spencer.md), [Jack McBrayer](https://film.one/person/jack-mcbrayer.md), [Jimmy Miller](https://film.one/person/jimmy-miller.md), [Leonardo DiCaprio](https://film.one/person/leonardo-dicaprio.md), [Mark Wahlberg](https://film.one/person/mark-wahlberg.md), [Martin Scorsese](https://film.one/person/martin-scorsese.md) - **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar nomination - **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 20 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 78 (6), 2000s 71 (5), 2010s 70 (10) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 66 across 19 titles - **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 14 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 6 of 18 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 14, Comedy 9, Adventure 6, Action 4, Crime 4, Animation 3 - **Screen time:** 40 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $4,578m across 19 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Reilly, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223110, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000604/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4764 ## Coming up - *DreamQuil* (2026-10-29), as Gary - *How to Rob a Bank* (2026-11-11), as Agent West — [page](https://film.one/film/how-to-rob-a-bank.md) ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Guardians of the Galaxy*](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md) (80), [*Wreck-It Ralph*](https://film.one/film/wreck-it-ralph.md) (70), [*Ralph Breaks the Internet*](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md) (66) - **HBO Max:** [*Magnolia*](https://film.one/film/magnolia.md) (84), [*The Lobster*](https://film.one/film/the-lobster.md) (78) - **Apple TV:** [*Gangs of New York*](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) (74), [*Days of Thunder*](https://film.one/film/days-of-thunder.md) (61) - **Peacock:** [*We Need to Talk About Kevin*](https://film.one/film/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin.md) (81) - **AMC+:** [*The Sisters Brothers*](https://film.one/film/the-sisters-brothers.md) (78) - **Hulu:** [*The Aviator*](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md) (74) - **Paramount+:** [*Chicago*](https://film.one/film/chicago.md) (73) - **Netflix:** [*Sing*](https://film.one/film/sing.md) (70) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on John C. Reilly > John C. Reilly lets earnest men be funny without making their vulnerability seem foolish. We rate him most in an ensemble, where his warmth can make us want to abandon the main story and follow a supporting character instead. In *Boogie Nights* (1997), John C. Reilly makes Reed Rothchild seem worth following even when the story has somewhere else to go. We wanted more time with Reed and Philip Seymour Hoffman's Scotty J., because both made us care about people beyond Eddie's immediate concerns. Reilly gives that crowded company some of its warmth. His earnest, vulnerable men are often funny, but he lets us take their feelings seriously. That is what we value in him: he can make a supporting character's worries matter without asking the whole film to stop for them. After supporting parts in *Casualties of War* (1989) and *Days of Thunder* (1990), wider notice came through Paul Thomas Anderson's early films. Their work often involved improvisation, including the development of Officer Jim Kurring in *Magnolia* (1999). Reilly's ability to move between dramatic intensity and broad comedy also serves him as Amos Hart in *Chicago* (2002). The leading role of Oliver Hardy in *Stan & Ollie* (2018) gives particular weight to his comic timing and physicality. Anderson's ensembles remain the clearest reason for our enthusiasm. In *Boogie Nights*, Dylan Tichenor's editing keeps the company legible and lets the early scenes move easily between people. Reilly benefits from being one of several performers we are allowed to become curious about. The subplots accumulate until some seem to be there chiefly because another good actor is available. We would trim some of that company to give the central drama more urgency, even at the cost of a performance we enjoy. His appearance as Sgt. Maynard Storm in Terrence Malick's *The Thin Red Line* (1998) places him in another large company. We find the film moving and patient, though some of its soldiers barely emerge as people. His reputation as a reliable character actor has sometimes restricted his chances of studio leads. We would like more chances to see how long he can hold our interest when the story belongs to him. Begin with *Boogie Nights*, if there is room tonight for a generous drama that sometimes lets its subplots run too long. ## Biography John C. Reilly is an American actor. Born on 24 May 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, he trained at the Goodman School of Drama and performed with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He made his film debut in *Casualties of War* (1989) and gained early supporting roles in *Days of Thunder* (1990). Reilly has worked frequently with director Paul Thomas Anderson, appearing in *Hard Eight* (1996), *Boogie Nights* (1997) as Reed Rothchild, and *Magnolia* (1999). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Chicago* (2002). Other notable credits include *Gangs of New York* (2002), *The Aviator* (2004), *Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story* (2007) and voice work as Ralph in the *Wreck-It Ralph* films (2012–2018). He is married to producer Alison Dickey. *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.* ## On Fi1m (21) ### Performed in (20) — the average rests on these - *Holmes & Watson* (2018), Fi1m 24, as Dr. Watson — [page](https://film.one/film/holmes-and-watson.md) - *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), Fi1m 66, as Ralph (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md) - *Stan & Ollie* (2018), Fi1m 77, as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy — [page](https://film.one/film/stan-and-ollie.md) - *The Sisters Brothers* (2018), Fi1m 78, as Eli Sisters — [page](https://film.one/film/the-sisters-brothers.md) - *Kong: Skull Island* (2017), Fi1m 71, as Hank Marlow — [page](https://film.one/film/kong-skull-island.md) - *Sing* (2016), Fi1m 70, as Eddie (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/sing.md) - *The Lobster* (2015), Fi1m 78, as Lisping Man — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lobster.md) - *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), Fi1m 80, as Corpsman Dey — [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md) - *Wreck-It Ralph* (2012), Fi1m 70, as Ralph (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/wreck-it-ralph.md) - *We Need to Talk About Kevin* (2011), Fi1m 81, as Franklin — [page](https://film.one/film/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin.md) - *The Aviator* (2004), Fi1m 74, as Noah Dietrich — [page](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md) - *Chicago* (2002), Fi1m 73, as Amos Hart — [page](https://film.one/film/chicago.md) - *Gangs of New York* (2002), Fi1m 74, as Happy Jack — [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) - *The Hours* (2002), Fi1m 72, as Dan Brown — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hours.md) - *The Perfect Storm* (2000), Fi1m 63, as Dale "Murp" Murphy — [page](https://film.one/film/the-perfect-storm.md) - *Magnolia* (1999), Fi1m 84, as Officer Jim Kurring — [page](https://film.one/film/magnolia.md) - *The Thin Red Line* (1998), Fi1m 84, as Sgt. Maynard Storm — [page](https://film.one/film/the-thin-red-line.md) - *Boogie Nights* (1997), Fi1m 86, as Reed Rothchild — [page](https://film.one/film/boogie-nights.md) - *Fallen Angels* (1993), Fi1m 72, as Martin Lonsdale — [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md) - *Days of Thunder* (1990), Fi1m 61, as Buck Bretherton — [page](https://film.one/film/days-of-thunder.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Happiness* (1998), Fi1m 78, Thanks — [page](https://film.one/film/happiness.md) ## Complete filmography (110) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *How to Rob a Bank* (2026), as Agent West — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/how-to-rob-a-bank.md) - *DreamQuil* (2026), as Gary - *A Prayer for the Dying* (2026), as Doc - *Heads or Tails?* (2025), as Buffalo Bill - *Bday Private Dick* (2025), as Detective - *G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief* (2025), as Host - *An Almost Christmas Story* (2024), as The Folk Singer (voice) - *Once Upon a Studio* (2023), as Wreck-It-Ralph (voice) - *Minions & More 2* (2022), as Eddie (voice) - *Stars at Noon* (2022), as American Magazine Editor - *Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty* (2022), series, as Jerry Buss - *O Night Divine* (2021), as Kristof - *Licorice Pizza* (2021), as Fred Gwynne / Herman Munster (uncredited) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/licorice-pizza.md) - *Ultra City Smiths* (2021), series, as Donovan Smith (voice) - *Moonbase 8* (2020), series, as Cap · Executive Producer, Writer, Creator - *Stan & Ollie* (2018), as Oliver "Ollie" Hardy — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/stan-and-ollie.md) - *Holmes & Watson* (2018), as Dr. Watson — Fi1m 24, [page](https://film.one/film/holmes-and-watson.md) - *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), as Ralph (voice), Additional Writing — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md) - *The Sisters Brothers* (2018), as Eli Sisters · Producer, Thanks — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-sisters-brothers.md) - *Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?* (2017), as Dr. Steve Brule - *The Little Hours* (2017), as Father Tommasso - *Eddie's Life Coach* (2017), as Eddie (voice) - *Kong: Skull Island* (2017), as Hank Marlow — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/kong-skull-island.md) - *Sing* (2016), as Eddie (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/sing.md) - *Les Cowboys* (2015), as American in Pakistan - *Entertainment* (2015), as John - *The Lobster* (2015), as Lisping Man — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lobster.md) - *Tale of Tales* (2015), as King of Longtrellis - *Bagboy* (2015), as Dr. Steve Brule · Executive Producer, Writer - *Rubberhead* (2014), as Father (segment "Ham") - *Stone Quackers* (2014), series, as Officer Barry - *Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories* (2014), series, as Jordan - *Life After Beth* (2014), as Maury Slocum - *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), as Corpsman Dey — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md) - *Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues* (2013), as Ghost of Stonewall Jackson (uncredited) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/anchorman-2-the-legend-continues.md) - *Wreck-It Ralph* (2012), as Ralph (voice), Additional Writing — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/wreck-it-ralph.md) - *The Dictator* (2012), as Clayton (uncredited) - *8* (2012), as David Blankenhorn - *Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie* (2012), as Taquito - *We Need to Talk About Kevin* (2011), as Franklin — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin.md) - *Carnage* (2011), as Michael Longstreet - *Terri* (2011), as Mr. Fitzgerald - *Fight for Your Right Revisited* (2011), as Mike D (B-Boys 2) - *Cedar Rapids* (2011), as Dean Ziegler - *John and Will's Animal Choices* (2011), as John - *Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy* (2010), as Bing Crosby - *Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special* (2010), as Dr. Steve Brule - *The Extra Man* (2010), as Gershon Gruen - *Cyrus* (2010), as John Kilpatrick - *Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule* (2010), series, as Dr. Steve Brule · Writer, Executive Producer, Creator - *Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant* (2009), as Larten Crepsley - *9* (2009), as #5 (voice) - *Prop 8: The Musical* (2008), as Prop 8 Leader - *Step Brothers* (2008), as Dale Doback · Story - *The Promotion* (2008), as Richard Wehlner - *Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story* (2007), as Dewey Cox, Songs - *Green Team* (2007), as Jim Smegg - *Year of the Dog* (2007), as Al - *Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!* (2007), series, as Dr. Steve Brule (uncredited), Dr. Steve Brule - *Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny* (2006), as Sasquatch (uncredited) - *Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby* (2006), as Cal Naughton, Jr. - *Ricky Bobby: Sports Century* (2006), as Cal Naughton Jr. (archive footage) - *A Prairie Home Companion* (2006), as Lefty - *Dark Water* (2005), as Mr. Murray - *Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?* (2005), Actor - *The Aviator* (2004), as Noah Dietrich — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md) - *Tom Goes to the Mayor* (2004), series, as John (voice) - *Criminal* (2004), as Richard Gaddis - *Cracking Up* (2004), series, as Steve Evers - *Piggie* (2003), as Russell - *Anger Management* (2003), as Older Arnie Shankman (uncredited) - *The Hours* (2002), as Dan Brown — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hours.md) - *Gangs of New York* (2002), as Happy Jack — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) - *Chicago* (2002), as Amos Hart — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/chicago.md) - *The Good Girl* (2002), as Phil Last - *Frank's Book* (2001), as Frank - *The Anniversary Party* (2001), as Mac Forsyth - *The Perfect Storm* (2000), as Dale "Murp" Murphy — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-perfect-storm.md) - *Skipped Parts* (2000), as Cowboy at Pool Table (uncredited) - *Magnolia* (1999), as Officer Jim Kurring — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/magnolia.md) - *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 — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-thin-red-line.md) - *Happiness* (1998), Thanks — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/happiness.md) - *Chicago Cab* (1998), as Steve - *Flagpole Special* (1998), Actor - *Tenacious D* (1997), series, as Sasquatch - *Boogie Nights* (1997), as Reed Rothchild — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/boogie-nights.md) - *Hard Eight* (1997), as John - *Nightwatch* (1997), as Bill Davis (uncredited) - *Boys* (1996), as Officer Kellogg Curry - *Georgia* (1995), as Herman - *Dolores Claiborne* (1995), as Const. Frank Stamshaw - *The River Wild* (1994), as Terry - *What's Eating Gilbert Grape* (1993), as Tucker Van Dyke - *Fallen Angels* (1993), series, as Martin Lonsdale — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md) - *Hoffa* (1992), as Pete Connelly - *Out on a Limb* (1992), as Jim Jr. - *Shadows and Fog* (1991), as Cop at Police Station - *State of Grace* (1990), as Stevie - *Days of Thunder* (1990), as Buck Bretherton — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/days-of-thunder.md) - *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as John C. Reilly (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *Casualties of War* (1989), as Private Herbert Hatcher - *We're No Angels* (1989), as Young Monk - *Above the Law* (1988), as Thug in Bar (uncredited) - *Nero Wolfe* (1981), series, Actor - *Sponsor*, as Jerry - *The Players*, as Edwin Forrest - *Ceasefire*, as Bruce Morrison ## Gallery - ![John C. Reilly as Franklin in We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)](https://film.one/media/title/571/still-54591b91a166.jpg) John C. Reilly as Franklin in *We Need to Talk About Kevin* (2011) — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly as Dr. Watson in Holmes & Watson (2018)](https://film.one/media/title/8404/still-e38e0a603b03.jpg) John C. Reilly as Dr. Watson in *Holmes & Watson* (2018) — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-9fa3c1f05ec3.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-e9bb1932467c.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-5caffccb4290.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-17921fb236f4.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-70dcb81a1465.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB - ![John C. Reilly](https://film.one/media/person/78306/gallery-e9b45cac828a.jpg) John C. Reilly — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Academy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated - 2003: Best Supporting Actor (nominated), for *Chicago* ### Other awards — 0 won, 1 nominated - Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play 2000: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (nominated) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/john-c-reilly