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 (51 titles)
6.1MovieNot Without Hope
Stu Schuyler · 2025
7.3ShowThe Walking Dead: World Beyond
Marco Voci · 2020
6.4MovieThe War with Grandpa
Carl · 2020
3.9MovieChild of Satan
Dr Jones · 2018
5.7MovieRules Don't Apply
Mobster · 2016
6.5MovieKilling Reagan
Don Regan · 2016
6.3MovieRide Along 2
Port Commissioner Griffin · 2016
7.9ShowBosch
Bill Frank · 2015
5.6MovieGone Missing
Officer Benton · 2013
6.7MovieJack Reacher
Rob Farrior · 2012
6.2MovieMagic Mike
Sal · 2012
6.2MovieRock of Ages
Doug Flintlock · 2012
6.5MovieMen in Black 3
1969 NYPD Cop #1 · 2012
8.3ShowGrimm
Abe Tucker · 2011
6.3ShowPrime Suspect
2011
MovieGoldberg - P.I.
Police Captain · 2011
7.5ShowNCIS: Los Angeles
Seth Wilcox · 2009
8.0ShowCommunity
Warden · 2009
5.0MovieAll About Steve
Mine Safety Expert · 2009
7.7ShowDrop Dead Diva
Elliott Rollins · 2009
7.3MovieThe Hangover
Police Clerk · 2009
8.0ShowCastle
Robert Decker · 2009
6.1MovieW.
NSC Official · 2008
8.1ShowMad Men
Conductor · 2007
7.5ShowBurn Notice
Lieutenant Seth Casey · 2007
6.7MovieOcean's Thirteen
Craps Pit Boss (uncredited) · 2007
8.2ShowDexter
Malcolm White · 2006
5.7ShowVanished
Fisherman · 2006
8.3ShowCriminal Minds
David Fitzgerald · 2005
7.6ShowMy Name Is Earl
Workman · 2005