John Christopher Reilly was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on May 24, 1965, is an American actor. Young John C. Reilly first started performing on the amateur stage at the age of eight. He made big screen debut in crime action film Above The Law (1988) in role as Thug In Bar. He got his television debut in Showtime neo-noir anthology series Fallen Angels (1993) in episode "The Frightening Frammis", in role as Martin Lonsdale. John's breakthrough performance came as Reed Rothchild in comedy drama film Boogie Nights (1997). He landed his Broadway debut in Steppenwolf's production of "The Grapes of Wrath" (1990) in role as Noah, at the Cort Theatre.
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John C. Reilly
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Birth Date:
May 24, 1965
Age:
59 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Gemini
Natural hair color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Green
Height:
6 ft 1½ in | 187 cm
Net Worth:
$50 Million
Weight:
89 kg | 196 lbs
Shoe Size:
Not available
He was nominated for the Academy Award Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Amos Hart in musical black comedy crime film Chicago (2002).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Dewford "Dewey" Cox in comedy movie Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), also for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Supporting Male for his roles in movies:
The Anniversary Party (2001) - Mac Forsyth
The Good Girl (2002) - Phil Last
He was nominated for the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Mr. Cory Murray in supernatural horror film Dark Water (2005).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his roles in films:
Boogie Nights (1997) - Reed Rothchild
Magnolia (1999) - Jim Kurring
The Aviator (2004) - Noah Dietrich
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Oliver Hardy in biographical comedy drama film Stan & Ollie (2018).
He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his role as John in comedy drama film Cyrus (2010).
He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role as Dean Ziegler in comedy movie Cedar Rapids (2011).
He was nominated for the Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble for his role as Corpsman Rhomann Dey in superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
He voiced Wreck-It Ralph in animated comedy films Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018).
Casualties of War (1989) - PFC. Herbert Hatcher
Hoffa (1992) - Petey Connelly
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - Tucker Van Dyke
Hard Eight (1996) - John Finnegan
The Hours (2002) - Dan Brown
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) - Cal Naughton, Jr.
Carnage (2011) - Michael
Cedar Rapids (2011) - Dean Ziegler
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) - Franklin
The Lobster (2015) - Lisping Man
Kong: Skull Island (2017) - Hank Marlow
Holmes & Watson (2018) - John Watson
He played Dr. Steven Brule in Adult Swim sketch comedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007-2010).
He voiced Officer Barry in FXX animated television serie Stone Quackers (2014-2015).
He co-created, wrote, produced and starred as Robert "Cap" Caputo in Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020).
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022-2023) HBO - Jerry Buss
Attended Brother Rice High School in Chicago.
Graduated from DePaul University’s Goodman School of Drama in Chicago (1987), with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.
Has four older siblings and one younger sibling.
Has Lithuanian, Irish, German, French-Canadian and Scottish ancestry.
He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as Austin, Lee in a play "True West" (2000), at Circle in the Square Theatre.
He played Stanley Kowalski in a play "A Streetcar Named Desire" (2005), at Studio 54.
Good friends with actor Will Ferrell.
Fan of Chicago White Sox team.
Practices transcendental meditation.
Featured in music videos for:
Fiona Apple "Across the Universe" (1998)
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion "Talk About The Blues" (1998)
Aimee Mann "Save Me" (1999)
Supafloss "Chuck Norris"(2006)
Beastie Boys "Make Some Noise" (2011)
Mr. Oizo "HAM" (2014)
Lil Dicky "Pillow Talking" (2017)
Lives in Southern California, United States.
He married film producer Alison Dickey in 1992, they have two sons.