John C. McGinley
Known for Acting · 112 credits
- Born
- 1959-08-03 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- John McGinley · جان سی. مکگینلی
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."
Known For
TV Shows (32)
Frasier
1993
as Danny Kriezel
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
King of the Hill
1997
as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
Chicago P.D.
2014
as Brian Kelton
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Frank O'Sullivan
Scrubs
2001
as Perry Cox
The Practice
1997
as Leonard Goode
WordGirl
2007
Kim Possible
2002
as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Burn Notice
2007
as Tom Card
American Playhouse
1982
as Ogden
Genius
2017
as Lyndon B. Johnson
The Boondocks
2005
Justice League Unlimited
2004
as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice) / The Atom (voice)
Scrubs
2026
as Dr. Perry Cox
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
Rooster
2026
as Walter Mann
American Dragon: Jake Long
2005
as Dr. Diente (voice)
Justice League
2001
as Executive / Bookie (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
as Richard Damien (voice)
Clone High
2002
as Creepy Trucker (voice)
Stan Against Evil
2016
as Stanley Miller
The Nightmare Room
2001
as Dr. Young
Ground Floor
2013
as Remington Stewart Mansfield
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
Scrubs: Interns
2009
as Perry Cox
Leg Work
1987
as Denny
MADtv
1995
as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
Holidazed
2024
as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Cruel Doubt
1992
as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
Intensity
1997
as Edgler Foreman Vess
Movies (80)
Se7en
1995
as California
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Identity
2003
as George
The Rock
1996
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Point Break
1991
as SAIC Ben Harp
Platoon
1986
as Sergeant O'Neill
Wild Hogs
2007
as Highway Patrolman
42
2013
as Red Barber
Office Space
1999
as Bob Slydell
Nothing to Lose
1997
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Jack Rose
The Animal
2001
as Sgt. Sisk
World Trade Center
2006
as Fireman (uncredited)
Alex Cross
2012
as Richard Brookwell
Wall Street
1987
as Marvin
The Belko Experiment
2017
as Wendell Dukes
On Deadly Ground
1994
as MacGruder
Get Carter
2000
as Con McCarty
Battle of the Sexes
2017
as Herb
Set It Off
1996
as Detective Strode
Are We Done Yet?
2007
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
as Richard Schoenfield
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991
as David Blake
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
2009
as Metallo (voice)
Get a Job
2016
as Diller
Nixon
1995
as Earl in Training Film
American Crude
2008
as Jim
The Pentagon Wars
1998
as Colonel J.D. Bock
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
as Dr. Perry Cox
Kid Cannabis
2014
as John Grefard
Summer Catch
2001
as Hugh Alexander
The Jack Bull
1999
as Woody
Hear No Evil
1993
as Mickey O'Malley
Three to Tango
1999
as Strauss
Surviving the Game
1994
as Griffin
Shakedown
1988
as Sean Phillips
Alien Planet
2005
as Narrator
Highway
2002
as Johnny the Fox
Born to Be Wild
1995
as Max Carr
The Drowning
2016
as Teddy
Sweet Liberty
1986
as Floyd
A Midnight Clear
1992
as Major Griffin
The Face is Familiar
2009
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
1997
as Eddie Grillo
Lil' Pimp
2005
as Man Cub Master (voice)
Watercolor Postcards
2013
as Merlin
Mother's Boys
1993
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Stealing Harvard
2002
as Detective Charles
Article 99
1992
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
The Discoverers
2014
as Bill Birch
Mother
1996
as Carl
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
as Officer Francis Muldoon
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
2020
as Grumblegard (voice)
The Last Outlaw
1993
as Wills
Wagons East!
1994
as Julian
Talk Radio
1988
as Stu
Benched
2018
as Don
Puff, Puff, Pass
2006
as Jerry Dupree
Prisoners of Inertia
1989
as Ogden
Fathers & Sons
1992
as Gary (uncredited)
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
1995
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Two Tickets to Paradise
2006
as Mark
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
2001
as Self
The Good Catholic
2017
as Ollie
Johns
1996
as Danny Cohen
Target Earth
1998
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Sole Survivor
2000
as Victor Yates
Brothers in Arms
2018
as Self
Back
2009
as Tom Barnes
Crazy As Hell
2002
as Parker
Colin Fitz
1997
as Groundskeeper
Clinton and Nadine
1988
as Turner
Oliver Stone: El outsider
2025
as Self - actor (Platoon)
Intensity
1997
as Edgler Foreman Vess
Flypaper
1999
as Joe
Watch It
1993
as Rick
Lost Angels
1989
as Dr. Farmer
Suffering Bastards
1989
as Buddy Johnson
Little Noises
1992
as Stu Slovack
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’
2009
as Self
About John C. McGinley
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… With 112 credits spanning from 1982 to 2026, John C. McGinley has appeared in 80 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular John C. McGinley Movies
- Se7en (1995) — as California
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) — as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
- Identity (2003) — as George
- The Rock (1996) — as Marine Captain Hendrix
- Point Break (1991) — as SAIC Ben Harp
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