DOB: May 24, 1965
Background: A native of Chicago, he graduated from DePaul University before pursuing a career in the theater.
Filmography: Since his film debut in "Casualties of War" in 1989, Reilly has appeared in more than 50 films, includng three of the 2002 Best Picture nominees -- the winning "Chicago" (for which he was a Supporting Actor nominee"), "Gangs of New York" and "The Hours."
Academy Awards:
Best Supporting Actor Nomination
"Chicago" (2002); lost to Chris Cooper ("Adaptation")
Tony Awards:
Best Actor in a Play Nomination
"True West" (2000); lost to Stephen Dillane ("The Real Thing")
Golden Globe Awards:
Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nomination
"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2008); lost to Johnny Depp ("Sweeney Todd")
Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"Chicago" (2003); lost to Chris Cooper ("Adaptation")
Best Film Original Song Nomination
"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2008); lost to Eddie Vedder ("Into the Wild")
SAG Awards: Win - Best Film Ensemble ("Chicago," 2003)
Best Film Ensemble Nominations
"The Aviator" (2005); lost to "Sideways"
"The Hours" (2003); lost to "Chicago"
"Magnolia" (2000); lost to "American Beauty"
"Boogie Nights" (1998); lost to "The Full Monty"
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