James Martin Kelly
Actor
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
Men in Black 3
as 1969 NYPD Cop #1 2012
Jack Reacher
as Rob Farrior 2012
Ocean's Thirteen
as Craps Pit Boss (uncredited) 2007
Magic Mike
as Sal 2012
Ride Along 2
as Port Commissioner Griffin 2016
Rock of Ages
as Doug Flintlock 2012
The War with Grandpa
as Carl 2020
All About Steve
as Mine Safety Expert 2009
W.
as NSC Official 2008
Rules Don't Apply
as Mobster 2016
Big Trouble
as Geo Salesman 2002
Animal Factory
as Sgt. Armstrong 2000
Palmetto
as Homicide Detective (uncredited) 1998
Bending All the Rules
as Big Shelly K 2002
Not Without Hope
as Stu Schuyler 2025
Gone Missing
as Officer Benton 2013