John C. McGinley
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 3, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- 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."
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Filmography
Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle of the Pacific
Movie · as Narrator - Self
Rooster
TV · as Walter Mann · 10 eps
Scrubs
TV · as Dr. Perry Cox · 6 eps
Oliver Stone: The Outsider
Movie · as Self - actor (Platoon)
Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf
Movie · as Narrator - Self
Holidazed
TV · as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan · 8 eps
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Movie · as Grumblegard (voice)
Benched
Movie · as Don
Brothers in Arms
Movie · as Self
The Belko Experiment
Movie · as Wendell Dukes
The Good Catholic
Movie · as Ollie
Battle of the Sexes
Movie · as Herb
Genius
TV · as Lyndon B. Johnson · 2 eps
Get a Job
Movie · as Diller
The Drowning
Movie · as Teddy
Stan Against Evil
TV · as Stanley Miller · 24 eps
Kid Cannabis
Movie · as John Grefard
The Discoverers
Movie · as Bill Birch
Chicago P.D.
TV · as Brian Kelton · 7 eps
42
Movie · as Red Barber
Watercolor Postcards
Movie · as Merlin
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV · as Frank O'Sullivan · 4 eps
Ground Floor
TV · as Remington Stewart Mansfield · 20 eps
Alex Cross
Movie · as Richard Brookwell
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing!
Movie · as Self
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Movie · as Metallo (voice)
The Face is Familiar
Movie
Back
Movie · as Tom Barnes
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’
Movie · as Self
Scrubs: Interns
TV · as Perry Cox · 1 ep
Scrubs: Med School
TV · as Dr. Perry Cox · 13 eps
American Crude
Movie · as Jim
Are We Done Yet?
Movie · as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Wild Hogs
Movie · as Highway Patrolman
Burn Notice
TV · as Tom Card
WordGirl
TV · 183 eps
Puff, Puff, Pass
Movie · as Jerry Dupree
Two Tickets to Paradise
Movie · as Mark
World Trade Center
Movie · as Fireman (uncredited)
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
TV · 1 ep
Alien Planet
Movie · as Narrator
Lil' Pimp
Movie · as Man Cub Master (voice)
American Dragon: Jake Long
TV · as Dr. Diente (voice) · 1 ep
The Boondocks
TV · as The White Shadow (voice) · 2 eps
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Tony Danza Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Justice League Unlimited
TV · as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice), The Atom (voice) · 1 ep
Identity
Movie · as George
My Charlie Brown Christmas
Movie · as Dr. Cox as Linus
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
TV · as Richard Damien (voice) · 1 ep
Highway
Movie · as Johnny the Fox
Crazy As Hell
Movie · as Parker
Stealing Harvard
Movie · as Detective Charles
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Movie · as Dr. Perry Cox
Clone High
TV · as Creepy Trucker (voice) · 1 ep
Kim Possible
TV · as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) · 1 ep
The Animal
Movie · as Sgt. Sisk
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Movie · as Self
Summer Catch
Movie · as Hugh Alexander
The Nightmare Room
TV · as Dr. Young · 1 ep
Justice League
TV · as Executive / Bookie (voice) · 1 ep
Scrubs
TV · as Perry Cox · 181 eps
Get Carter
Movie · as Con McCarty
Sole Survivor
Movie · as Victor Yates
Office Space
Movie · as Bob Slydell
Any Given Sunday
Movie · as Jack Rose
Three to Tango
Movie · as Strauss
The Jack Bull
Movie · as Woody
Flypaper
Movie · as Joe
Target Earth
Movie · as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
The Pentagon Wars
Movie · as Colonel J.D. Bock
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Movie · as Eddie Grillo
Nothing to Lose
Movie · as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Intensity
Movie · as Edgler Foreman Vess
Colin Fitz
Movie · as Groundskeeper
The Practice
TV · as Leonard Goode · 2 eps
Intensity
TV · as Edgler Foreman Vess · 2 eps
King of the Hill
TV · as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice) · 1 ep
The Rock
Movie · as Marine Captain Hendrix
Mother
Movie · as Carl
Set It Off
Movie · as Detective Strode
Johns
Movie · as Danny Cohen
Se7en
Movie · as California
Born to Be Wild
Movie · as Max Carr
Nixon
Movie · as Earl in Training Film
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Movie · as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
MADtv
TV · as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker · 1 ep
Wagons East!
Movie · as Julian
Car 54, Where Are You?
Movie · as Officer Francis Muldoon
On Deadly Ground
Movie · as MacGruder
Surviving the Game
Movie · as Griffin
The Last Outlaw
Movie · as Wills
Mother's Boys
Movie · as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Hear No Evil
Movie · as Mickey O'Malley
Watch It
Movie · as Rick
Frasier
TV · as Danny Kriezel · 1 ep
A Midnight Clear
Movie · as Major Griffin
Article 99
Movie · as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Little Noises
Movie · as Stu Slovack
Fathers & Sons
Movie · as Gary (uncredited)
Cruel Doubt
TV · as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh · 2 eps
Point Break
Movie · as SAIC Ben Harp
Highlander II: The Quickening
Movie · as David Blake
Fat Man and Little Boy
Movie · as Richard Schoenfield
Lost Angels
Movie · as Dr. Farmer
Born on the Fourth of July
Movie · as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Prisoners of Inertia
Movie · as Ogden
Suffering Bastards
Movie · as Buddy Johnson
Talk Radio
Movie · as Stu
Clinton and Nadine
Movie · as Turner
Shakedown
Movie · as Sean Phillips
Wall Street
Movie · as Marvin
Leg Work
TV · as Denny · 1 ep
Platoon
Movie · as Sergeant O'Neill
Sweet Liberty
Movie · as Floyd
American Playhouse
TV · as Ogden · 1 ep