“I like working. I wish I could say I made a deliberate choice to comedy, but it's just what came my way. It's what the studios wanted to make. Some of my friends were doing it, like Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, and they offered me 'Talladega Nights.' It's just nice work if you can get it. It's a joyful day at work, making your friends laugh.”

American actor

John Christopher Reilly is an American actor known for character roles in both independent films and studio productions. He has worked across film, television, and stage, and his career has brought him nominations across several major awards. Reilly is recognized for taking leading and supporting parts in a wide range of projects. He is also one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award without winning any of them.