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John C. Reilly

American actor (born 1965)

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John C. Reilly is an American actor born in 1965 who has appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career. He is notable for his work in the entertainment industry, where he has built a significant presence as a performer.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1965-05-24
Works: 6

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Betty Boop Coloring Book
An Overview of Point of Sale Systems
Operational experience of fast battleships
The iron guns of Willard Park
United States Navy destroyers of World War II

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Film & TV

Acting · Chicago, Illinois, USA

John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his character acting, taking on leading and supporting roles in independent drama films and studio comedies. He gained exposure through his supporting roles in Tony Scott's Days of Thunder (1990), Paul Thomas Anderson's films Hard Eight (1996), Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999), and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of…

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DreamQuil — Gary2026
A Prayer for the Dying — Doc2026
How to Rob a Bank — Agent West2026
Heads or Tails? — Buffalo Bill2025
G*ve a F*ck LA: A Benefit for LA Fire Relief — Host2025
Bday Private Dick2025

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John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for his work with 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 once.

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 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.