
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."
Movie | Oliver Stone, l’Amérique au vitriol | Self - actor (Platoon) | 2025-06-01 |
Movie | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing | Grumblegard (voice) | 2020-07-24 |
Movie | Benched | Don | 2018-08-17 |
Movie | Brothers in Arms | Self | 2018-11-13 |
Series | Genius | Lyndon B. Johnson | 2017-04-25 |
Movie | Battle of the Sexes | Herb | 2017-09-22 |
Movie | The Good Catholic | Ollie | 2017-09-08 |
Movie | The Belko Experiment | Wendell Dukes | 2016-03-17 |
Movie | The Drowning | Teddy | 2016-10-08 |
Movie | Get a Job | Diller | 2016-03-17 |
Movie | Vacation | Motorbike Cop | 2015-07-28 |
Movie | The Discoverers | Bill Birch | 2014-05-16 |
Series | Chicago P.D. | Brian Kelton | 2014-01-08 |
Movie | Kid Cannabis | John Grefard | 2014-04-18 |
Movie | Watercolor Postcards | Merlin | 2013-01-01 |
Movie | 42 | Red Barber | 2013-04-12 |
Series | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Frank O'Sullivan | 2013-09-17 |
Series | Ground Floor | Remington Stewart Mansfield | 2013-11-14 |
Movie | Alex Cross | Richard Brookwell | 2012-10-18 |
Series | Dan Vs. | Fake Dan | 2011-01-01 |
Movie | The Face is Familiar | Unknown | 2009-06-08 |
Movie | Back | Tom Barnes | 2009-02-02 |
Movie | Superman/Batman: Public Enemies | Metallo (voice) | 2009-09-29 |
Movie | American Crude | Jim | 2008-06-03 |
Movie | Wild Hogs | Highway Patrolman | 2007-03-02 |
Movie | Are We Done Yet? | Chuck Mitchell, Jr. | 2007-04-04 |
Series | WordGirl | Unknown | 2007-09-07 |
Series | Burn Notice | Tom Card | 2007-06-28 |
Movie | Two Tickets to Paradise | Mark | 2006-01-01 |
Movie | World Trade Center | Fireman (uncredited) | 2006-08-09 |
Movie | Puff, Puff, Pass | Jerry Dupree | 2006-05-09 |
Series | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self | 2005-01-03 |
Movie | Lil' Pimp | Man Cub Master (voice) | 2005-01-11 |
Movie | Alien Planet | Narrator | 2005-05-14 |
Series | American Dragon: Jake Long | Unknown | 2005-01-21 |
Series | The Tony Danza Show | Self | 2004-09-13 |
Movie | Identity | George | 2003-04-25 |
Series | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Richard Damien (voice) | 2003-07-11 |
Series | Kim Possible | Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) | 2002-06-07 |
Movie | Highway | Johnny the Fox | 2002-03-26 |
Movie | Stealing Harvard | Detective Charles | 2002-09-13 |
Series | Clone High | Creepy Trucker (voice) | 2002-11-02 |
Movie | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Dr. Perry Cox | 2002-11-29 |
Movie | Crazy As Hell | Parker | 2002-09-27 |
Movie | The Animal | Sgt. Sisk | 2001-06-01 |
Movie | Summer Catch | Hugh Alexander | 2001-08-22 |
Movie | A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' | Self | 2001-01-01 |
Series | The Nightmare Room | Dr. Young | 2001-08-31 |
Series | Scrubs | Perry Cox | 2001-10-02 |
Movie | Sole Survivor | Victor Yates | 2000-09-13 |
Movie | Get Carter | Con McCarty | 2000-10-06 |
Movie | The Jack Bull | Woody | 1999-04-17 |
Movie | Flypaper | Joe | 1999-07-18 |
Movie | Three to Tango | Strauss | 1999-10-22 |
Movie | Any Given Sunday | Jack Rose | 1999-12-22 |
Movie | Target Earth | FBI Agent Vincent Naples | 1998-01-01 |
Movie | The Pentagon Wars | Colonel J.D. Bock | 1998-02-28 |
Movie | Colin Fitz | Groundskeeper | 1997-01-19 |
Series | The Practice | Leonard Goode | 1997-03-04 |
Movie | Truth or Consequences, N.M. | Eddie Grillo | 1997-05-02 |
Movie | Intensity | Edgler Foreman Vess | 1997-08-05 |
Movie | Nothing to Lose | Davis "Rig" Lanlow | 1997-07-18 |
Movie | The Rock | Marine Captain Hendrix | 1996-06-07 |
Movie | Set It Off | Detective Strode | 1996-11-06 |
Movie | Johns | Danny Cohen | 1996-12-10 |
Movie | Mother | Carl | 1996-12-25 |
Movie | The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. | Det. Sgt. Harry McBride | 1995-03-06 |
Movie | Born to Be Wild | Max Carr | 1995-03-31 |
Movie | Nixon | Earl in Training Film | 1995-12-22 |
Movie | Se7en | California | 1995-09-22 |
Series | MADtv | Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker | 1995-10-14 |
Movie | On Deadly Ground | MacGruder | 1994-02-18 |
Movie | Car 54, Where Are You? | Officer Francis Muldoon | 1994-01-28 |
Movie | Surviving the Game | John Griffin | 1994-04-15 |
Movie | Wagons East! | Julian | 1994-08-16 |
Movie | Hear No Evil | Mickey O'Malley | 1993-03-26 |
Series | Frasier | Danny Kriezel | 1993-09-16 |
Movie | Watch It | Rick | 1993-03-26 |
Movie | Mother's Boys | Mr. Fogel, Teacher | 1993-10-01 |
Movie | The Last Outlaw | Wills | 1993-10-30 |
Movie | Article 99 | Dr. Rudy Bobrick | 1992-03-13 |
Movie | A Midnight Clear | Major Griffin | 1992-04-24 |
Movie | Fathers & Sons | Gary (uncredited) | 1992-11-06 |
Movie | Little Noises | Stu Slovack | 1992-04-24 |
Movie | Highlander II: The Quickening | David Blake | 1991-01-13 |
Movie | Point Break | SAIC Ben Harp | 1991-07-12 |
Movie | Prisoners of Inertia | Ogden | 1989-01-23 |
Movie | Lost Angels | Dr. Farmer | 1989-05-05 |
Movie | Fat Man and Little Boy | Richard Schoenfield | 1989-10-20 |
Movie | Born on the Fourth of July | Unknown | 1989-12-20 |
Movie | Suffering Bastards | Buddy Johnson | 1989-12-09 |
Movie | Clinton and Nadine | Turner | 1988-05-04 |
Movie | Talk Radio | Stu | 1988-12-21 |
Movie | Shakedown | Sean Phillips | 1988-05-06 |
Series | Leg Work | Denny | 1987-10-03 |
Movie | Wall Street | Marvin | 1987-12-10 |
Movie | Sweet Liberty | Floyd | 1986-05-16 |
Movie | Platoon | Sergeant O'Neill | 1986-12-19 |
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