 john christopher reilly (born may 24, 1965) is an american actor, singer, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. making his film debut in casualties of war, reilly is one of several actors whose careers were launched by brian de palma. to date, he has appeared in more than fifty films, including three separate films in 2002 that were all nominated for the academy award for best picture. he has been nominated for an academy award for best supporting actor for his role in chicago and a grammy award for the song "walk hard", which he performed in walk hard: the dewey cox story. reilly has starred in check it out! with dr. steve brule, a television show on adult swim, since its premiere on may 16, 2010.entertainment weekly article: "'check it out! with dr. steve brule': tim heidecker and eric wareheim on john c. reilly's 'awesome show' spin-off." == early life and education == reilly was born in chicago, illinois, the fifth of six children. his father was of irish and scottish descent, and his mother was of lithuanian ancestry.interview: john c. reilly. retrieved 2009-05-19.life of reilly. retrieved 2009-05-19.http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/hollywood-star-john-c-reilly-1647467 his father ran an industrial linen supply company.http://moviedriver.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/interview-john-c-reilly-his-joy-of-acting/ reilly was raised roman catholic and attended [[brother 
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