John C. Reilly

This goo was worth a point in June 2023.

publication date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 (part of June 2023)

category: Movies

clue: He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 2002 musical named after the city where he was born. He's also known for making three movies and a cameo with Will Ferrell and the same with Paul Thomas Anderson.

explanation: Reilly starred in Chicago, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, Holmes & Watson, Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia, and made cameo appearances in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and Licorice Pizza. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky

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