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John Reilly

John Reilly

Actor · Died January 9, 2021, aged 86 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

John Reilly was born on 11 November 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982) and The Bay (2010). He was married to Lily Beth (Liz) Janred and Donna Reilly. He died on 9 January 2021 in the USA.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
November 11, 1934
Died
January 9, 2021 (aged 86)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 58 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 25% in 30 days

What are John Reilly's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 19th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Morality
22%
Society
15%
Survival
14%
Power
8%
Self
7%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Warm
5
Hopeful
4
Joyful
3
Thrilling
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet2
  • Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Reilly's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Reilly's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

58 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

  • General Hospital: Night Shift (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • She Spies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Karl Richmond

  • Son of the Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Hackett

  • Passions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 261 episodes · as Alistair Crane

  • Mortal Kombat: Conquest(1998)

    Show 3 episodes · as Baron Reyland

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Nathan Babbott

  • Fallout(1999)

    as General Abrams

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Pacific Palisades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sunset Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 10 episodes · as Del Douglas (uncredited)

  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Arli$$(1996)

    Show 9 episodes · as Mike Armstrong

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Manager

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as King Cassidy

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Maybe This Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Flint

  • The Naked Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as King

  • Iron Man(1994)

    Show 19 episodes · as Hawkeye (voice) · as Jessik (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Preston Michaels

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bill Taylor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Touch and Go(1986)

    as Jerry Pepper

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Sunshine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Doin' Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Governor

  • Cover Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Who's the Boss?(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Deal of the Century(1983)

    as Swain

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Wishman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sam

  • Missing Pieces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sam

  • Uncommon Valor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Fireman

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as John Carson · as Prof. David Cameron

  • Remington Steele(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Russell Stewart

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Silver Spoons(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bob Danish

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Tales of the Gold Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Madame's Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Max St. James

  • The Powers of Matthew Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • The Patricia Neal Story(1981)

    as Barry Farrell

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Here's Boomer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase(1981)

    as Wes Cummings

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dynasty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Secret War of Jackie's Girls(1980)

    as Russ Hamilton

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gorp(1980)

    as Don Sharpe

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hart to Hart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Main Event(1979)

    as Alan Crane

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel(1979)

    as Thom Laurel

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Secrets of Three Hungry Wives(1978)

    as Harry Briskin

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lassie: A New Beginning(1978)

    as Stuart

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Dallas(1978)

    Show 3 episodes · as Roy Ralston

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • The Incredible Hulk(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as BIll Simmons

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Bionic Woman(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Wonder Woman(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Skye

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • The Great Waldo Pepper(1975)

    as Western Star

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Kojak(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Whelan

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-O(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Kelly Trahune

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Gunsmoke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Ike Hockett · as Orlo Baker

Career shape

Star power in the 68th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles from 1955 to 2007; peak year 1975.

Biggest box office

Touch and Go (1986)

$1.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Arli$$ (1996)

Midcredits 52nd

Film career

19552007

Peak 1975 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score36th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s1 · acting1970s13 · acting1980s23 · acting1990s17 · acting2000s3 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do John Reilly's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 12; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 23rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 30 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 30 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

The Secret War of Jackie's Girls (1980)

90th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (1979)

Midcredits 74th · 65% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does John Reilly work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Reilly's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gordon Hessler shares the most, 2.

Directors

Cinematographers

Producers