About

Known credits:
85
Birthday:
1959-08-03
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Website:
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John C. McGinley

Overview

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

Acting

2020 Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing Actor Grumblegard (voice) 60
Fair
2018 Benched Actor Don 59
Average
2017 Battle of the Sexes Actor Herb 65
Fair
2017 The Good Catholic Actor Ollie 58
Average
2016 Stan Against Evil Actor Stanley Miller 68
Fair
2016 The Drowning Actor Teddy 56
Average
2016 The Belko Experiment Actor Wendell Dukes 60
Fair
2016 Get a Job Actor Diller 55
Average
2015 Vacation Actor Motorbike Cop 62
Fair
2014 The Discoverers Actor Bill Birch 58
Average
2014 Kid Cannabis Actor John Grefard 59
Average
2013 Ground Floor Actor Remington Stewart Mansfield 70
Good
2013 42 Actor Red Barber 69
Fair
2013 Watercolor Postcards Actor Merlin 59
Average
2012 Alex Cross Actor Richard Brookwell 54
Average
2009 Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Actor Metallo (voice) 65
Fair
2009 The Face Is Familiar Actor N/A
N/A
2008 American Crude Actor Jim 58
Average
2007 Are We Done Yet? Actor Chuck Mitchell, Jr. 58
Average
2007 Wild Hogs Actor Highway Patrolman 59
Average
2006 World Trade Center Actor Fireman 60
Fair
2006 Puff, Puff, Pass Actor Jerry Dupree 59
Average
2006 Two Tickets to Paradise Actor Mark 58
Average
2005 Alien Planet Actor Narrator 59
Average
2005 Lil' Pimp Actor Man Cub Master (voice) 59
Average
2003 It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Actor Dr. Perry Cox 59
Average
2003 Identity Actor George York 70
Good
2002 Crazy As Hell Actor Parker 58
Average
2002 Stealing Harvard Actor Detective Charles 56
Average
2002 Highway Actor Johnny the Fox 58
Average
2001 Scrubs Actor Perry Cox 79
Good
2001 Summer Catch Actor Hugh Alexander 57
Average
2001 The Animal Actor Sgt. Sisk 53
Average
2001 A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' Actor Self 59
Average
2000 Get Carter Actor Con McCarty 55
Average
2000 Sole Survivor Actor Victor Yates 59
Average
1999 Any Given Sunday Actor Jack Rose 65
Fair
1999 Three to Tango Actor Strauss 58
Average
1999 Flypaper Actor Joe 58
Average
1999 The Jack Bull Actor Woody 59
Average
1999 Office Space Actor Bob Slydell 71
Good
1998 The Pentagon Wars Actor Colonel J.D. Bock 59
Average
1998 Target Earth Actor FBI Agent Vincent Naples 58
Average
1997 Intensity Actor Edgler Foreman Vess 59
Average
1997 Intensity Actor Edgler Foreman Vess N/A
N/A
1997 Nothing to Lose Actor Davis "Rig" Lanlow 62
Fair
1997 Truth or Consequences, N.M. Actor Eddie Grillo 59
Average
1997 Colin Fitz Actor Groundskeeper 59
Average
1996 Mother Actor Carl 59
Average
1996 Johns Actor Danny Cohen 58
Average
1996 Set It Off Actor Detective Strode 64
Fair
1996 The Rock Actor Marine Captain Hendrix 69
Fair
1995 Nixon Actor Earl in Training Film 63
Fair
1995 Se7en Actor California 83
Very good
1995 Born to Be Wild Actor Max Carr 58
Average
1995 The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. Actor Det. Sgt. Harry McBride 59
Average
1994 Wagons East! Actor Julian 57
Average
1994 Surviving the Game Actor John Griffin 59
Average
1994 On Deadly Ground Actor MacGruder 55
Average
1994 Car 54, Where Are You? Actor Officer Francis Muldoon 57
Average
1993 The Last Outlaw Actor Wills 58
Average
1993 Mother's Boys Actor Mr. Fogel, Teacher 58
Average
1993 Hear No Evil Actor Mickey O'Malley 58
Average
1993 Watch It Actor Rick 58
Average
1992 Cruel Doubt Actor Attorney Jim Vos Burgh 67
Fair
1992 Little Noises Actor Stu Slovack 59
Average
1992 A Midnight Clear Actor Major Griffin 60
Fair
1992 Article 99 Actor Dr. Rudy Bobrick 59
Average
1992 Fathers & Sons Actor Gary (uncredited) 59
Average
1991 Point Break Actor Ben Harp 70
Good
1991 Highlander II: The Quickening Actor David Blake 51
Average
1989 Born on the Fourth of July Actor Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair 67
Fair
1989 Suffering Bastards Actor Buddy Johnson N/A
N/A
1989 Fat Man and Little Boy Actor Richard Schoenfield 59
Average
1989 Lost Angels Actor Dr. Farmer 59
Average
1989 Prisoners of Inertia Actor Ogden 58
Average
1988 Talk Radio Actor Stu 62
Fair
1988 Shakedown Actor Sean Phillips 58
Average
1988 Clinton and Nadine Actor Turner 58
Average
1987 Wall Street Actor Marvin 69
Fair
1986 Platoon Actor Sergeant O'Neill 75
Good
1986 Sweet Liberty Actor Floyd 58
Average

Writing

1989 Suffering Bastards Writing Writer N/A
N/A

Production

1999 The Jack Bull Production Executive Producer 59
Average
1993 Watch It Production Producer 58
Average