Acting
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.
Filmography
Not Without Hope
Film · 2025
The War with Grandpa
Film · 2020
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
Series · 2020
Child of Satan
Film · 2018
Ride Along 2
Film · 2016
Killing Reagan
Film · 2016
Rules Don't Apply
Film · 2016
Welcome to Forever
Film · 2015
Bosch
Series · 2015
Gone Missing
Film · 2013
Rock of Ages
Film · 2012
Jack Reacher
Film · 2012
Magic Mike
Film · 2012
Men in Black 3
Film · 2012
Goldberg - P.I.
Film · 2011
Prime Suspect
Series · 2011
Grimm
Series · 2011
The Hangover
Film · 2009
All About Steve
Film · 2009
Community
Series · 2009
Castle
Series · 2009
Drop Dead Diva
Series · 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Series · 2009
W.
Film · 2008
Ocean's Thirteen
Film · 2007
Burn Notice
Series · 2007
Mad Men
Series · 2007
Dexter
Series · 2006
Vanished
Series · 2006
Criminal Minds
Series · 2005
My Name Is Earl
Series · 2005
Numb3rs
Series · 2005
NCIS
Series · 2003
Joan of Arcadia
Series · 2003
Bending All the Rules
Film · 2002
Big Trouble
Film · 2002
The Cross
Film · 2002
Monk
Series · 2002
The Shield
Series · 2002
Without a Trace
Series · 2002
Three Blind Mice
Film · 2001
Olive Juice
Film · 2001
Crossing Jordan
Series · 2001
The Guardian
Series · 2001
Animal Factory
Film · 2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Series · 2000
Boston Public
Series · 2000
Palmetto
Film · 1998
Dawson's Creek
Series · 1998
Mortal Kombat: Conquest
Series · 1998
The Drew Carey Show
Series · 1995
ER
Series · 1994