John C. Reilly

Actor

Birth Date: May 24, 1965

Age: 58 years old

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois

Awards

Oscar and Tony-nominated actor John C. Reilly earned his stellar reputation with supporting roles in respected dramas like "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993) and "Georgia" (1995), before a string of work with Paul Thomas Anderson - "Hard Eight" (1996), "Boogie Nights" (1997) and "Magnolia" (1998) - brought his unique talent for playing the Everyman to the forefront. Finely nuanced characterizations in Anderson's artful fare led to an Oscar-nominated performance in the musical "Chicago" (2002) and roles in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" (2002) and "The Aviator" (2004). In Adam McKay's "Talladega Nights" (2006), Reilly showcased his comedic talent and began to establish himself as a leading man, taking center stage the following year in Judd Apatow's biopic parody, "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2007), which showcased both the actor's music and comedy chops as well as his mainstream appeal. Further comedy hits including "Step Brothers" (2008), animated family favorite "Wreck-It Ralph" (2012) and blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) alternated with quieter roles in indie films including "We Need To Talk About Kevin" (2011), "The Lobster" (2015) and "The Little Hours" (2017). An unconventional Hollywood star, Reilly earned the respect of critics and the adulation of fans.