Ten fun facts about John C. Reilly
Fact 1
John C. Reilly comes from a musical theater background and revealed his singing skills in the 2002 film “Chicago” in which he performed his own singing.
Fact 2
In 2003 three of the five films nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards featured John C. Reilly. The films were “Chicago,” “Gangs of New York,” and “The Hours”.
Fact 3
Is often times referred to as “his generation’s Gene Hackman,” because of the remarkable similarity in their physical build and features.
Fact 4
After a donkey was killed during production of the 2005 film “Manderlay,” Reilly walked off the set and quit the film.
Fact 5
John C. Reilly attended and graduated from Brother Rice High School located in Chicago.
Fact 6
Has appeared in three films wherein he played characters closely related to Howard Hughes. The films were “The Aviator,” “Melvin and Howard,” and “The Amazing Howard Hughes”.
Fact 7
In 2005 he served as a member of the dramatic jury for the Sundance Film Festival.
Fact 8
In order to play the lead character in the 2007 film “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,” he had to lose weight to take on the role.
Fact 9
While filming the 1989 film “Casualties of War” he met his wife who was working at the time as the personal assistant of actor Sean Penn.
Fact 10
John C. Reilly is a huge Chicago White Sox fan and is very open about how much he admires and supports the team.
More interesting reads about...
Richard Jenkins
is an American stage, film, and television actor
Jason Robards
Is a Chicago born, Los Angeles raised, All-American actor.
Tim Robbins
Is an American born actor who is most recognized for his role in the Academy Award winning film “The Shawshank Redemption.”
Sean Penn
Is a veteran character actor and filmmaker who has won several awards for his work in films.
Joseph Fiennes
Is an English stage and film actor and younger brother of famous film star Ralph Fiennes.
Gene Hackman
Is an American born character actor who has been nominated for and has also won numerous Academy Awards.
John Cusack
Is a Hollywood film actor, screenwriter and producer.
William Hurt
Is an American born actor who has been nominated for multiple acting awards for both stage and screen appearances.
Reese Witherspoon
Is an American actress, film and television producer.
MORE IN PEOPLE/CELEBRITIES
