Acting
James Martin Kelly
EN cinema · 24 credits
Born
5 September 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as James Martin Kelly
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
Filmography
Not Without Hope
as Stu Schuyler
Child of Satan
as Dr Jones
Ride Along 2
as Port Commissioner Griffin
Killing Reagan
as Don Regan
Rules Don't Apply
as Mobster
Welcome to Forever
as Brian Duffy
Gone Missing
as Officer Benton
Rock of Ages
as Doug Flintlock
Jack Reacher
as Rob Farrior
Magic Mike
as Sal
Men in Black 3
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Goldberg - P.I.
as Police Captain
The Hangover
as Police Clerk
All About Steve
as Mine Safety Expert
W.
as NSC Official
Ocean's Thirteen
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Bending All the Rules
as Big Shelly K
Big Trouble
as Geo Salesman
The Cross
as Vince
Three Blind Mice
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Olive Juice
as Chef Nico
Animal Factory
as Sgt. Armstrong
Palmetto
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)