John C. Reilly is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He was born on May 24, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. He began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in several theater productions before making his film debut in "Casualties of War" (1989).
Reilly has appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including "Boogie Nights" (1997), "Magnolia" (1999), "Gangs of New York" (2002), "Chicago" (2002), "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" (2006), "Step Brothers" (2008), and "Kong: Skull Island" (2017). He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Chicago".
In addition to his acting career, Reilly is also a musician. He has performed in several bands, including the country-rock band John Reilly and Friends and the roots rock band John Reilly and Friends: Live at the Hotel Café. He has also contributed vocals and guitar to several film soundtracks, including "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2007) and "The Sisters Brothers" (2018).
