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.
Filmography
Not Without Hope
2025
as Stu Schuyler
The War with Grandpa
2020
as Carl
Child of Satan
2018
as Dr Jones
Rules Don't Apply
2016
as Mobster
Killing Reagan
2016
as Don Regan
Ride Along 2
2016
as Port Commissioner Griffin
Gone Missing
2013
as Officer Benton
Jack Reacher
2012
as Rob Farrior
Magic Mike
2012
as Sal
Rock of Ages
2012
as Doug Flintlock
Men in Black 3
2012
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1
Goldberg - P.I.
2011
as Police Captain
All About Steve
2009
as Mine Safety Expert
The Hangover
2009
as Police Clerk
W.
2008
as NSC Official
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited)
Bending All the Rules
2002
as Big Shelly K
Big Trouble
2002
as Geo Salesman
The Cross
2002
as Vince
Three Blind Mice
2001
as Sgt. Llorens (uncredited)
Olive Juice
2001
as Chef Nico
Animal Factory
2000
as Sgt. Armstrong
Palmetto
1998
as Homicide Detective (uncredited)