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James Martin Kelly
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.
Known For
The Hangover
as Police Clerk
Jack Reacher
as Rob Farrior
Men in Black 3
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Ocean's Thirteen
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Ride Along 2
as Port Commissioner Griffin
The War with Grandpa
as Carl
Magic Mike
as Sal
Rock of Ages
as Doug Flintlock
Animal Factory
as Sgt. Armstrong
All About Steve
as Mine Safety Expert
