James Martin Kelly

Birthday:
09/05/1954
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA:
Biography:
James Martin Kelly is an American character actor, born on September 6th, in Brooklyn New York to James Francis and Joan Marie Kelly. Jim married Mary-Ellen on Oct 8, 1978. In 1988 Jim and Mary-Ellen moved to Florida to raise their four children. At Mary-Ellen's urging, Jim auditioned for a play, changing his life. Plays led to a few commercial and TV gigs but he knew this was a craft that should be taken seriously. While studying the Eric Morris technique in Tampa Florida, his teacher, Kathy Laughlin urged him to move to Los Angeles, saying "There's no market here for the kind of work you do". For decades since, Jim has been opposite some of the biggest artists in motion pictures and on television, working together to tell the writer's story. Best known for his powerful turn as 'Rob Farrior' in 'Jack Reacher' with Tom Cruise, James continues to deliver consistent, solid, moving performances.

Credits

Not Without Hope (2025)
as Stu Schuyler
The War with Grandpa (2020)
as Carl
Child of Satan (2018)
as Dr Jones
Rules Don't Apply (2016)
as Mobster
Killing Reagan (2016)
as Don Regan
Ride Along 2 (2016)
as Port Commissioner Griffin
Gone Missing (2013)
as Officer Benton
Jack Reacher (2012)
as Rob Farrior
Magic Mike (2012)
as Sal
Rock of Ages (2012)
as Doug Flintlock
Men in Black 3 (2012)
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Goldberg - P.I. (2011)
as Police Captain
All About Steve (2009)
as Mine Safety Expert
The Hangover (2009)
as Police Clerk
W. (2008)
as NSC Official
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Bending All the Rules (2002)
as Big Shelly K
Big Trouble (2002)
as Geo Salesman
The Cross (2002)
as Vince
Three Blind Mice (2001)
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Olive Juice (2001)
as Chef Nico
Animal Factory (2000)
as Sgt. Armstrong
Palmetto (1998)
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)

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