John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly is an American actor known for his versatile performances in independent dramas and studio comedies. Born on May 24, 1965, Reilly gained recognition through his supporting roles in films directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and Martin Scorsese, such as 'Hard Eight' (1996), 'Boogie Nights' (1997), 'Magnolia' (1999), 'Gangs of New York' (2002), and 'The Aviator' (2004). He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for his role in the musical film 'Chicago' (2002). Reilly is also known for his appearances in comedy films like 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' (2007), 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' (2006), and 'Step Brothers' (2008). He voiced the title character in the 'Wreck-It Ralph' film series (2012–2018) and has acted in notable independent films such as 'Cyrus,' 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' and 'Carnage.'