John C. Reilly

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Characters played by John C. Reilly

Wreck-It Ralph — Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Arcade villain turned hero seeking validation and friendship.

Eddie — Sing (2016)

Buster's pragmatic sheep friend and theater accountant.

Corpsman Dey — Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Nova Corps officer.

Hank Marlow — Kong: Skull Island (2017)

WWII pilot stranded on Skull Island for decades.

Wreck-It Ralph — Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Arcade villain turned hero seeking validation and friendship across game worlds.

Noah Dietrich — The Aviator (2004)

Hughes's longtime business manager who oversees his empire's daily operations. He advises Hughes to prioritize funding for TWA over the H-4 Hercules but follows Hughes's order to mortgage TWA assets to continue the aircraft project. Later discusses future jetliner plans with him.

Reed Rothchild — Boogie Nights (1997)

Reed Rothchild is a performer and friend of Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler who joins him in successful action-themed porn films. Their cocaine use contributes to Eddie's decline, and after Eddie leaves Jack Horner, Reed pursues a music career with him. Reed later helps Eddie attempt a dangerous scam and survives the shootout.

Buck Bretherton — Days of Thunder (1990)

A driver whose fatal accident prompted Harry Hogge to leave NASCAR a year prior. His death is referenced as part of Harry's backstory.

Dale Doback — Step Brothers (2008)

A 40-year-old immature adult living with his widowed father, Robert. Initially hostile toward Brennan, he undergoes character growth after reconciling with him. They bond over music, start a business, and briefly live apart to mature independently. Dale plays drums during a pivotal stage performance that helps reunite the family. He ends a secret affair with Derek's wife, Alice, and ultimately co-manages the entertainment venture with Brennan.

Lisping Man — The Lobster (2015)

Robert, a hotel guest with a speech impediment. David befriends him as they both seek partners based on shared superficial traits.

#5 — 9 (2009)

A one-eyed healer who rescues #9 and introduces him to the other Stitchpunks. He assists in investigating the talisman's origins and is tragically absorbed by the Fabrication Machine after the factory's destruction, only to be freed at the end.

Officer Jim Kurring — Magnolia (1999)

A police officer investigating a disturbance and a murder-related incident. He asks Claudia on a date, admits his shortcomings and loneliness, loses his gun, rescues Donnie, helps return the stolen money, and tries to reconcile with Claudia.

Career Overview

John C. Reilly has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Wreck-It Ralph with 2 titles. Signature works include Wreck-It Ralph, Sing, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
130
Birth Date
1965-05-24
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q223110), public domain (CC0).