James Martin Kelly
Acting
Born September 5, 1954 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Films (23)
Not Without Hope
2025
The War with Grandpa
2020
Child of Satan
2018
Rules Don't Apply
2016
Killing Reagan
2016
Ride Along 2
2016
Gone Missing
2013
Jack Reacher
2012
Magic Mike
2012
Rock of Ages
2012
Men in Black 3
2012
Goldberg - P.I.
2011
All About Steve
2009
The Hangover
2009
W.
2008
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Bending All the Rules
2002
Big Trouble
2002
The Cross
2002
Three Blind Mice
2001
Olive Juice
2001
Animal Factory
2000
Palmetto
1998