John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

ActingBorn Aug 3, 1959

New York City, New York, USA

John C. McGinley is an American actor, writer, and producer. He was born on August 3, 1959, in New York City, New York. McGinley is widely recognized for his versatile performances in both film and television, often portraying intense and memorable characters. One of McGinley's most notable roles is as Dr. Perry Cox in the television series "Scrubs," which aired from 2001 to 2010. His portrayal of the acerbic yet compassionate doctor earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. McGinley's performance in "Scrubs" showcased his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic moments, making the character one of the show's highlights. Prior to "Scrubs," McGinley appeared in a variety of films, including "Platoon" (1986), directed by Oliver Stone, where he portrayed Sergeant Red O'Neill. He has worked with Stone on multiple occasions, including in films like "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989) and "Wall Street" (1987). McGinley's roles in these films showcased his range and versatility as an actor. He has also appeared in other notable films such as "Office Space" (1999), "Any Given Sunday" (1999), "Identity" (2003), and "Se7en" (1995), among others. McGinley's performances often leave a lasting impression, and he has been praised for his ability to bring complexity and depth to his characters. In addition to his work in film and television, John C. McGinley has also made appearances in theater productions. He has performed on Broadway in plays such as "Requiem for a Heavyweight" and "Glengarry Glen Ross." Beyond acting, McGinley has taken on roles as a producer and writer. He co-wrote and produced the film "Colin Fitz Lives!" (1997) and served as an executive producer on "Scrubs."

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Filmography

2026Roosteras Walter Manntv2026Scrubsas Executive Producertv2025Oliver Stone: El outsideras Self - actor (Platoon)movie2024Holidazedas Chuck Manetti-Hanahantv2020Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwingas Grumblegard (voice)movie2018Brothers in Armsas Selfmovie2018Benchedas Donmovie2017Battle of the Sexesas Herbmovie2017The Good Catholicas Olliemovie2017Geniusas Lyndon B. Johnsontv2016Stan Against Evilas Stanley Millertv2016The Drowningas Teddymovie2016The Belko Experimentas Wendell Dukesmovie2016Get a Jobas Dillermovie2015Vacationas Motorbike Copmovie2014The Discoverersas Bill Birchmovie2014Kid Cannabisas John Grefardmovie2014Chicago P.D.as Brian Keltontv2013Ground Flooras Remington Stewart Mansfieldtv2013Brooklyn Nine-Nineas Frank O'Sullivantv201342as Red Barbermovie2013Watercolor Postcardsas Merlinmovie2012Alex Crossas Richard Brookwellmovie2009Superman/Batman: Public Enemiesas Metallo (voice)movie2009The Face is Familiarmovie2009Backas Tom Barnesmovie2008American Crudeas Jimmovie2007WordGirltv2007Burn Noticeas Tom Cardtv2007Are We Done Yet?as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.movie2007Wild Hogsas Highway Patrolmanmovie2006Talkshow with Spike Ferestentv2006World Trade Centeras Fireman (uncredited)movie2006Puff, Puff, Passas Jerry Dupreemovie2006Two Tickets to Paradiseas Markmovie2005The Boondockstv2005Alien Planetas Narratormovie2005American Dragon: Jake Longas Dr. Diente (voice)tv2005Lil' Pimpas Man Cub Master (voice)movie2005The Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonas Selftv2004The Tony Danza Showas Selftv2004Justice League Unlimitedas The Atom (voice)tv2003The Ellen DeGeneres Showas Selftv2003Spider-Man: The New Animated Seriesas Richard Damien (voice)tv2003Identityas Georgemovie2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movieas Dr. Perry Coxmovie2002Clone Highas Creepy Trucker (voice)tv2002Crazy As Hellas Parkermovie2002Stealing Harvardas Detective Charlesmovie2002Kim Possibleas Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)tv2002Highwayas Johnny the Foxmovie2001Justice Leagueas Executive / Bookie (voice)tv2001Scrubsas Perry Coxtv2001The Nightmare Roomas Dr. Youngtv2001Summer Catchas Hugh Alexandermovie2001The Animalas Sgt. Siskmovie2001A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'as Selfmovie2000Get Carteras Con McCartymovie2000Sole Survivoras Victor Yatesmovie1999Any Given Sundayas Jack Rosemovie1999Three to Tangoas Straussmovie1999Flypaperas Joemovie1999The Jack Bullas Executive Producermovie1999Office Spaceas Bob Slydellmovie1998The Pentagon Warsas Colonel J.D. Bockmovie1998Target Earthas FBI Agent Vincent Naplesmovie1997Intensityas Edgler Foreman Vessmovie1997Intensityas Edgler Foreman Vesstv1997Nothing to Loseas Davis "Rig" Lanlowmovie1997Truth or Consequences, N.M.as Eddie Grillomovie1997The Practiceas Leonard Goodetv1997Colin Fitzas Producermovie1997King of the Hillas One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)tv1996Motheras Carlmovie1996Johnsas Danny Cohenmovie1996Set It Offas Detective Strodemovie1996The Rockas Marine Captain Hendrixmovie1995Nixonas Earl in Training Filmmovie1995MADtvas Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Workertv1995Se7enas Californiamovie