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John C. McGinley

Born 1959-08-03
📍 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."

Filmography 110

Rooster
as Walter Mann
2026
Scrubs
as Dr. Perry Cox
2026
Oliver Stone: El outsider
as Self - actor (Platoon)
2025
Holidazed
as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
2024
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
as Grumblegard (voice)
2020
Brothers in Arms
as Self
2018
Benched
as Don
2018
Battle of the Sexes
as Herb
2017
The Good Catholic
as Ollie
2017
Genius
as Lyndon B. Johnson
2017
Stan Against Evil
as Stanley Miller
2016
The Drowning
as Teddy
2016
The Belko Experiment
as Wendell Dukes
2016
Get a Job
as Diller
2016
Vacation
as Motorbike Cop
2015
The Discoverers
as Bill Birch
2014
Kid Cannabis
as John Grefard
2014
Chicago P.D.
as Brian Kelton
2014
Ground Floor
as Remington Stewart Mansfield
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Frank O'Sullivan
2013
42
as Red Barber
2013
Watercolor Postcards
as Merlin
2013
Alex Cross
as Richard Brookwell
2012
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
as Metallo (voice)
2009
The Face is Familiar
2009
American Crude
as Jim
2008
WordGirl
2007
Burn Notice
2007
Burn Notice
as Tom Card
2007
Are We Done Yet?
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
2007
Wild Hogs
as Highway Patrolman
2007
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
World Trade Center
as Fireman (uncredited)
2006
Puff, Puff, Pass
as Jerry Dupree
2006
Two Tickets to Paradise
as Mark
2006
The Boondocks
2005
Alien Planet
as Narrator
2005
American Dragon: Jake Long
as Dr. Diente (voice)
2005
Lil' Pimp
as Man Cub Master (voice)
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
2005
Justice League Unlimited
as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
2004
Justice League Unlimited
as The Atom (voice)
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
as Richard Damien (voice)
2003
Identity
as George
2003
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Dr. Perry Cox
2002
Clone High
as Creepy Trucker (voice)
2002
Crazy As Hell
as Parker
2002
Stealing Harvard
as Detective Charles
2002
Kim Possible
as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
2002
Highway
as Johnny the Fox
2002
Justice League
as Executive / Bookie (voice)
2001
Scrubs
as Perry Cox
2001
The Nightmare Room
as Dr. Young
2001
Summer Catch
as Hugh Alexander
2001
The Animal
as Sgt. Sisk
2001
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
as Self
2001
Get Carter
as Con McCarty
2000
Sole Survivor
as Victor Yates
2000
Any Given Sunday
as Jack Rose
1999
Three to Tango
as Strauss
1999
Flypaper
as Joe
1999
The Jack Bull
as Woody
1999
Office Space
as Bob Slydell
1999
The Pentagon Wars
as Colonel J.D. Bock
1998
Target Earth
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
1998
Intensity
as Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
Intensity
as Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
Nothing to Lose
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
1997
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
as Eddie Grillo
1997
The Practice
as Leonard Goode
1997
Colin Fitz
as Groundskeeper
1997
King of the Hill
as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
1997
Mother
as Carl
1996
Johns
as Danny Cohen
1996
Set It Off
as Detective Strode
1996
The Rock
as Marine Captain Hendrix
1996
Nixon
as Earl in Training Film
1995
MADtv
as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
1995
Se7en
as California
1995
Born to Be Wild
as Max Carr
1995
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
1995
Wagons East!
as Julian
1994
Surviving the Game
as Griffin
1994
On Deadly Ground
as MacGruder
1994
Car 54, Where Are You?
as Officer Francis Muldoon
1994
The Last Outlaw
as Wills
1993
Mother's Boys
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
1993
Frasier
as Danny Kriezel
1993
Hear No Evil
as Mickey O'Malley
1993
Watch It
as Rick
1993
Fathers & Sons
as Gary (uncredited)
1992
Cruel Doubt
as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
1992
A Midnight Clear
as Major Griffin
1992
Little Noises
as Stu Slovack
1992
Article 99
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
1992
Point Break
as SAIC Ben Harp
1991
Highlander II: The Quickening
as David Blake
1991
Born on the Fourth of July
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
1989
Suffering Bastards
as Buddy Johnson
1989
Fat Man and Little Boy
as Richard Schoenfield
1989
Lost Angels
as Dr. Farmer
1989
Prisoners of Inertia
as Ogden
1989
Talk Radio
as Stu
1988
Shakedown
as Sean Phillips
1988
Clinton and Nadine
as Turner
1988
Wall Street
as Marvin
1987
Leg Work
as Denny
1987
Platoon
as Sergeant O'Neill
1986
Sweet Liberty
as Floyd
1986