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John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Department: Acting

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."

Known For

Point Break

Point Break

1991

Talk Radio

Talk Radio

1988

Office Space

Office Space

1999

Are We Done Yet?

Are We Done Yet?

2007

Se7en

Se7en

1995

Wall Street

Wall Street

1987

Identity

Identity

2003

Get Carter

Get Carter

2000

Wagons East!

Wagons East!

1994

The Last Outlaw

The Last Outlaw

1993

Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

2007

The Animal

The Animal

2001

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

2009

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

1997

Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose

1997

A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear

1992

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

1994

Target Earth

Target Earth

1998

Highlander II: The Quickening

Highlander II: The Quickening

1991

Puff, Puff, Pass

Puff, Puff, Pass

2006

Article 99

Article 99

1992

Fat Man and Little Boy

Fat Man and Little Boy

1989

The Rock

The Rock

1996

On Deadly Ground

On Deadly Ground

1994

Two Tickets to Paradise

Two Tickets to Paradise

2006

Intensity

Intensity

1997

Mother's Boys

Mother's Boys

1993

The Pentagon Wars

The Pentagon Wars

1998

Lost Angels

Lost Angels

1989

Surviving the Game

Surviving the Game

1994

Alien Planet

Alien Planet

2005

Highway

Highway

2002

Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild

1995

Hear No Evil

Hear No Evil

1993

Crazy As Hell

Crazy As Hell

2002

Alex Cross

Alex Cross

2012

Colin Fitz

Colin Fitz

1997

Little Noises

Little Noises

1992

Clinton and Nadine

Clinton and Nadine

1988

42

42

2013

Watch It

Watch It

1993

The Face is Familiar

The Face is Familiar

2009

Fathers & Sons

Fathers & Sons

1992

Stealing Harvard

Stealing Harvard

2002

Mother

Mother

1996

Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

1999

Three to Tango

Three to Tango

1999

Set It Off

Set It Off

1996

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

1989

Get a Job

Get a Job

2016

Watercolor Postcards

Watercolor Postcards

2013

Kid Cannabis

Kid Cannabis

2014

Vacation

Vacation

2015

Nixon

Nixon

1995

The Belko Experiment

The Belko Experiment

2016

Johns

Johns

1996

American Crude

American Crude

2008

The Good Catholic

The Good Catholic

2017

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

2017

Prisoners of Inertia

Prisoners of Inertia

1989

A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'

A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'

2001

The Jack Bull

The Jack Bull

1999

Platoon

Platoon

1986

Benched

Benched

2018

Shakedown

Shakedown

1988

Flypaper

Flypaper

1999

Lil' Pimp

Lil' Pimp

2005

Suffering Bastards

Suffering Bastards

1989

Sweet Liberty

Sweet Liberty

1986

The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.

The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.

1995

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

2020

Summer Catch

Summer Catch

2001

The Drowning

The Drowning

2016

World Trade Center

World Trade Center

2006

The Discoverers

The Discoverers

2014

Sole Survivor

Sole Survivor

2000

Oliver Stone: El outsider

Oliver Stone: El outsider

2025

Back

Back

2009

Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms

2018

Talkshow with Spike Feresten

Talkshow with Spike Feresten

2006

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

2004

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

2005

Clone High

Clone High

2002

Frasier

Frasier

1993

Burn Notice

Burn Notice

2007

The Boondocks

The Boondocks

2005

The Practice

The Practice

1997

MADtv

MADtv

1995

The Nightmare Room

The Nightmare Room

2001

WordGirl

WordGirl

2007

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2013

Justice League

Justice League

2001

Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited

2004

Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited

2004

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

2013

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

Burn Notice

Burn Notice

2007

Kim Possible

Kim Possible

2002

Stan Against Evil

Stan Against Evil

2016

Cruel Doubt

Cruel Doubt

1992

Intensity

Intensity

1997

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

2003

Chicago P.D.

Chicago P.D.

2014

King of the Hill

King of the Hill

1997

Genius

Genius

2017

Leg Work

Leg Work

1987

Holidazed

Holidazed

2024

Rooster

Rooster

2026

Scrubs

Scrubs

2026

Scrubs

Scrubs

2001