
James Martin Kelly
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1954-09-05
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.
Known for

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2008NSC Official
Animal Factory
2000Sgt. Armstrong
The Hangover
2009Police Clerk
Bending All the Rules
2002Big Shelly K
Three Blind Mice
2001Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Rock of Ages
2012Doug Flintlock
All About Steve
2009Mine Safety Expert
The War with Grandpa
2020Carl
Jack Reacher
2012Rob Farrior
Magic Mike
2012Sal
Big Trouble
2002Geo Salesman
Ocean's Thirteen
2007Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Not Without Hope
2025Stu Schuyler
Child of Satan
2018Dr Jones
Ride Along 2
2016Port Commissioner Griffin
Gone Missing
2013Officer Benton
Killing Reagan
2016Don Regan
Men in Black 3
20121969 NYPD Cop #1
Goldberg - P.I.
2011Police Captain