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John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his character acting, taking on leading and supporting roles in independent drama films and studio comedies. He gained exposure through his supporting roles in Tony Scott's Days of Thunder (1990), Paul Thomas Anderson's films Hard Eight (1996), Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999), and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). Reilly was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the corresponding Golden Globe Award for his role in the musical film Chicago (2002). Reilly's other notable films include The River Wild (1994), The Thin Red Line (1998), and The Hours (2002). Reilly gained prominence for his roles in comedy films such as Cal Naughton in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). He then went on to play the title character in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) and Dale Doback, one of the two stepbrothers, in Step Brothers (2008). Meanwhile, Reilly began co-starring as Dr. Steve Brule in the comedic television series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010), which led to the spin-off series Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He voiced the title character in the Wreck-It Ralph film series (2012–2018). Reilly is also known for his work in the independent films Cyrus, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Carnage (all in 2011), The Lobster (2015), and The Sisters Brothers (2018). He combined his comedic and dramatic abilities for his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the biopic Stan and Ollie (2018), earning nominations for the Golden Globe Award and Critics' Choice Award. Reilly is also known for his work on television. He created and starred in the Showtime comedy series Moonbase 8 (2020) and led an ensemble cast for the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022–2023). Reilly performs with his band, John Reilly and Friends. For his role in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's play True West (2000), he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Description above from the Wikipedia article John C. Reilly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John C. Reilly
Johnny Inkslinger
for Johnny Inkslinger in Paul Bunyan and Blue Ox
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The story of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, is a popular American folk legend that has been passed down through generations. Paul Bunyan is a larger-than-life lumberjack who is said to have played a significant role in the development of the logging industry in North America, particularly in the northern forests of the USA and Canada. Babe the Blue Ox is his equally extraordinary animal companion. Paul Bunyan is described as a giant with immense strength. He was born in the northeastern US, and as the legend goes, his birth was accompanied by a series of natural disasters, as thunderstorm or tornado. His size and strength made him a formidable lumberjack, and he was known for his ability to clear forests with a single swing of his axe. Blue, was his loyal and equally enormous ox. Babe was born during a snowstorm in the North Woods. Babe was as impressive as Paul, they made an unbeatable team. The stories about Paul Bunyan and Babe tales include Paul creating the Great Lakes by digging out giant footprints, plowing fields by dragging Babe behind him, and carving out the Grand Canyon with his axe. Many natural landmarks and geographical features in North America are said to have been created by them. They purportedly formed the 10,000 Lakes region in Minnesota by stomping their feet, and they created the Mississippi River by dragging Babe through forest.They continue to be a beloved part of American folklore, celebrating the larger-than-life character of this legendary duo.
