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John C. McGinley
John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

ActingBorn August 3, 1959 (age 66)New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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."

Filmography

2026
Rooster

as Walter Mann

TV
2026
Scrubs

as Dr. Perry Cox

TV
2025
Oliver Stone: El outsider

as Self - actor (Platoon)

Movie
2024
Holidazed

as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan

TV
2018Movie
2018
Benched

as Don

Movie
2017Movie
2017Movie
2017
Genius

as Lyndon B. Johnson

TV
2017
The Belko Experiment

as Wendell Dukes

Movie
2016
Stan Against Evil

as Stanley Miller

TV
2016
The Drowning

as Teddy

Movie
2016
Get a Job

as Diller

Movie
2015
Vacation

as Motorbike Cop

Movie
2014
The Discoverers

as Bill Birch

Movie
2014
Kid Cannabis

as John Grefard

Movie
2014
Chicago P.D.

as Brian Kelton

TV
2013
Ground Floor

as Remington Stewart Mansfield

TV
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Frank O'Sullivan

TV
2013
42

as Red Barber

Movie
2013Movie
2012
Alex Cross

as Richard Brookwell

Movie
2009Movie
2009
Back

as Tom Barnes

Movie
2009
Scrubs: Interns

as Perry Cox

TV
2008Movie
2007TV
2007
Burn Notice

as Tom Card

TV
2007
Are We Done Yet?

as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.

Movie
2007
Wild Hogs

as Highway Patrolman

Movie
2006
World Trade Center

as Fireman (uncredited)

Movie
2006
Puff, Puff, Pass

as Jerry Dupree

Movie
2006Movie
2005
Alien Planet

as Narrator

Movie
2005
American Dragon: Jake Long

as Dr. Diente (voice)

TV
2005
Lil' Pimp

as Man Cub Master (voice)

Movie
2004TV
2004
Justice League Unlimited

as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)

TV
2004
Justice League Unlimited

as The Atom (voice)

TV
2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

as Richard Damien (voice)

TV
2003
Identity

as George

Movie
2002
Clone High

as Creepy Trucker (voice)

TV
2002
Crazy As Hell

as Parker

Movie
2002
Stealing Harvard

as Detective Charles

Movie
2002
Kim Possible

as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)

TV
2002
Highway

as Johnny the Fox

Movie
2001
Justice League

as Executive / Bookie (voice)

TV
2001
Scrubs

as Perry Cox

TV
2001
The Nightmare Room

as Dr. Young

TV
2001
Summer Catch

as Hugh Alexander

Movie
2001
The Animal

as Sgt. Sisk

Movie
2000
Get Carter

as Con McCarty

Movie
2000
Sole Survivor

as Victor Yates

Movie
1999
Any Given Sunday

as Jack Rose

Movie
1999
Three to Tango

as Strauss

Movie
1999
Flypaper

as Joe

Movie
1999Movie
1999
Office Space

as Bob Slydell

Movie
1998
The Pentagon Wars

as Colonel J.D. Bock

Movie
1998
Target Earth

as FBI Agent Vincent Naples

Movie
1997
Intensity

as Edgler Foreman Vess

Movie
1997
Intensity

as Edgler Foreman Vess

TV
1997
Nothing to Lose

as Davis "Rig" Lanlow

Movie
1997Movie
1997
The Practice

as Leonard Goode

TV
1997
Colin Fitz

as Groundskeeper

Movie
1997
King of the Hill

as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)

TV
1996
Mother

as Carl

Movie
1996
Johns

as Danny Cohen

Movie
1996
Set It Off

as Detective Strode

Movie
1996
The Rock

as Marine Captain Hendrix

Movie
1995
Nixon

as Earl in Training Film

Movie
1995
MADtv

as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker

TV
1995
Se7en

as California

Movie
1995
Born to Be Wild

as Max Carr

Movie
1995Movie
1994
Wagons East!

as Julian

Movie
1994Movie
1994
On Deadly Ground

as MacGruder

Movie
1994
Car 54, Where Are You?

as Officer Francis Muldoon

Movie
1993Movie
1993
Mother's Boys

as Mr. Fogel, Teacher

Movie
1993
Frasier

as Danny Kriezel

TV
1993
Hear No Evil

as Mickey O'Malley

Movie
1993
Watch It

as Rick

Movie
1992
Fathers & Sons

as Gary (uncredited)

Movie
1992
Cruel Doubt

as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh

TV
1992
A Midnight Clear

as Major Griffin

Movie
1992
Little Noises

as Stu Slovack

Movie
1992
Article 99

as Dr. Rudy Bobrick

Movie
1991
Point Break

as SAIC Ben Harp

Movie
1991Movie
1989
Born on the Fourth of July

as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair

Movie
1989
Suffering Bastards

as Buddy Johnson

Movie
1989
Fat Man and Little Boy

as Richard Schoenfield

Movie
1989
Lost Angels

as Dr. Farmer

Movie
1989Movie
1988Movie
1988
Shakedown

as Sean Phillips

Movie
1988Movie
1987
Wall Street

as Marvin

Movie
1987
Leg Work

as Denny

TV
1986
Platoon

as Sergeant O'Neill

Movie
1986Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 3, 1959
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Popularity2.0