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.
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 (Movies)
Oliver Stone: El outsider
Character:Self - actor (Platoon)
Release Date:01/06/2025
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Character:Grumblegard (voice)
Release Date:24/07/2020
Brothers in Arms
Character:Self
Release Date:13/11/2018
Benched
Character:Don
Release Date:17/08/2018
Battle of the Sexes
Character:Herb
Release Date:22/09/2017
The Good Catholic
Character:Ollie
Release Date:08/09/2017
The Drowning
Character:Teddy
Release Date:08/10/2016
Get a Job
Character:Diller
Release Date:17/03/2016
The Belko Experiment
Character:Wendell Dukes
Release Date:17/03/2016
Vacation
Character:Motorbike Cop
Release Date:28/07/2015
The Discoverers
Character:Bill Birch
Release Date:16/05/2014
Kid Cannabis
Character:John Grefard
Release Date:18/04/2014
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Character:Red Barber
Release Date:12/04/2013
Watercolor Postcards
Character:Merlin
Release Date:01/01/2013
Alex Cross
Character:Richard Brookwell
Release Date:18/10/2012
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Character:Metallo (voice)
Release Date:29/09/2009
The Face is Familiar
Character:
Release Date:08/06/2009
Back
Character:Tom Barnes
Release Date:02/02/2009
Scrubs: Interns
Character:Perry Cox
Release Date:02/01/2009
American Crude
Character:Jim
Release Date:03/06/2008
Are We Done Yet?
Character:Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Release Date:04/04/2007
Wild Hogs
Character:Highway Patrolman
Release Date:02/03/2007
World Trade Center
Character:Fireman (uncredited)
Release Date:09/08/2006
Puff, Puff, Pass
Character:Jerry Dupree
Release Date:09/05/2006
Two Tickets to Paradise
Character:Mark
Release Date:01/01/2006
Alien Planet
Character:Narrator
Release Date:14/05/2005
Lil' Pimp
Character:Man Cub Master (voice)
Release Date:11/01/2005
Identity
Character:George
Release Date:25/04/2003
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Character:Dr. Perry Cox
Release Date:29/11/2002
Crazy As Hell
Character:Parker
Release Date:27/09/2002
Stealing Harvard
Character:Detective Charles
Release Date:13/09/2002
Highway
Character:Johnny the Fox
Release Date:26/03/2002
Summer Catch
Character:Hugh Alexander
Release Date:22/08/2001
The Animal
Character:Sgt. Sisk
Release Date:01/06/2001
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2001
Get Carter
Character:Con McCarty
Release Date:06/10/2000
Sole Survivor
Character:Victor Yates
Release Date:13/09/2000
Any Given Sunday
Character:Jack Rose
Release Date:22/12/1999
Three to Tango
Character:Strauss
Release Date:22/10/1999
Flypaper
Character:Joe
Release Date:18/07/1999
The Jack Bull
Character:Woody
Release Date:17/04/1999
Office Space
Character:Bob Slydell
Release Date:19/02/1999
The Pentagon Wars
Character:Colonel J.D. Bock
Release Date:28/02/1998
Target Earth
Character:FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Release Date:01/01/1998
Intensity
Character:Edgler Foreman Vess
Release Date:05/08/1997
Nothing to Lose
Character:Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Release Date:18/07/1997
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Character:Eddie Grillo
Release Date:02/05/1997
Colin Fitz
Character:Groundskeeper
Release Date:19/01/1997
Mother
Character:Carl
Release Date:25/12/1996
Johns
Character:Danny Cohen
Release Date:10/12/1996
Set It Off
Character:Detective Strode
Release Date:06/11/1996
The Rock
Character:Marine Captain Hendrix
Release Date:07/06/1996
Nixon
Character:Earl in Training Film
Release Date:22/12/1995
Se7en
Character:California
Release Date:22/09/1995
Born to Be Wild
Character:Max Carr
Release Date:31/03/1995
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Character:Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Release Date:06/03/1995
Wagons East!
Character:Julian
Release Date:16/08/1994
Surviving the Game
Character:Griffin
Release Date:15/04/1994
On Deadly Ground
Character:MacGruder
Release Date:18/02/1994
Car 54, Where Are You?
Character:Officer Francis Muldoon
Release Date:28/01/1994
The Last Outlaw
Character:Wills
Release Date:30/10/1993
Mother's Boys
Character:Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Release Date:01/10/1993
Hear No Evil
Character:Mickey O'Malley
Release Date:26/03/1993
Watch It
Character:Rick
Release Date:26/03/1993
Fathers & Sons
Character:Gary (uncredited)
Release Date:06/11/1992
A Midnight Clear
Character:Major Griffin
Release Date:24/04/1992
Little Noises
Character:Stu Slovack
Release Date:24/04/1992
Article 99
Character:Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Release Date:13/03/1992
Point Break
Character:SAIC Ben Harp
Release Date:12/07/1991
Highlander II: The Quickening
Character:David Blake
Release Date:13/01/1991
Born on the Fourth of July
Character:Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Release Date:20/12/1989
Suffering Bastards
Character:Buddy Johnson
Release Date:09/12/1989
Fat Man and Little Boy
Character:Richard Schoenfield
Release Date:20/10/1989
Lost Angels
Character:Dr. Farmer
Release Date:05/05/1989
Prisoners of Inertia
Character:Ogden
Release Date:23/01/1989
Talk Radio
Character:Stu
Release Date:21/12/1988
Shakedown
Character:Sean Phillips
Release Date:06/05/1988
Clinton and Nadine
Character:Turner
Release Date:04/05/1988
Wall Street
Character:Marvin
Release Date:10/12/1987
Platoon
Character:Sergeant O'Neill
Release Date:19/12/1986
Sweet Liberty
Character:Floyd
Release Date:16/05/1986
Television Appearances
Holidazed
Character:Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Genius
Character:Lyndon B. Johnson
Stan Against Evil
Character:Stanley Miller
Chicago P.D.
Character:Brian Kelton
Ground Floor
Character:Remington Stewart Mansfield
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Character:Frank O'Sullivan
WordGirl
Character:
Burn Notice
Character:
Burn Notice
Character:Tom Card
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
Character:
The Boondocks
Character:
American Dragon: Jake Long
Character:
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Character:Self
The Tony Danza Show
Character:Self
Justice League Unlimited
Character:The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
Character:The Atom (voice)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character:Self
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Character:Richard Damien (voice)
Clone High
Character:Creepy Trucker (voice)
Kim Possible
Character:Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
Justice League
Character:Executive / Bookie (voice)
Scrubs
Character:Perry Cox
The Nightmare Room
Character:Dr. Young
Intensity
Character:Edgler Foreman Vess
The Practice
Character:Leonard Goode
King of the Hill
Character:One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
MADtv
Character:Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
Frasier
Character:Danny Kriezel
Cruel Doubt
Character:Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
Leg Work
Character:Denny
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