John C. McGinley
Known for Acting · 111 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 (30)
Chicago P.D.
2014
as Brian Kelton
Frasier
1993
as Danny Kriezel
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Frank O'Sullivan
King of the Hill
1997
as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Scrubs
2001
as Perry Cox
The Practice
1997
as Leonard Goode
Burn Notice
2007
as Tom Card
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Kim Possible
2002
as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
WordGirl
2007
The Boondocks
2005
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
Genius
2017
as Lyndon B. Johnson
Justice League Unlimited
2004
as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice) / The Atom (voice)
American Dragon: Jake Long
2005
as Dr. Diente (voice)
Scrubs
2026
as Dr. Perry Cox
Justice League
2001
as Executive / Bookie (voice)
Rooster
2026
as Walter Mann
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
as Richard Damien (voice)
Clone High
2002
as Creepy Trucker (voice)
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
Leg Work
1987
as Denny
The Nightmare Room
2001
as Dr. Young
Stan Against Evil
2016
as Stanley Miller
Ground Floor
2013
as Remington Stewart Mansfield
Holidazed
2024
as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Cruel Doubt
1992
as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
MADtv
1995
as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
Intensity
1997
as Edgler Foreman Vess
Movies (81)
Se7en
1995
as California
Identity
2003
as George
The Rock
1996
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Platoon
1986
as Sergeant O'Neill
Point Break
1991
as SAIC Ben Harp
Vacation
2015
as Motorbike Cop
42
2013
as Red Barber
Wild Hogs
2007
as Highway Patrolman
The Belko Experiment
2017
as Wendell Dukes
Wall Street
1987
as Marvin
Office Space
1999
as Bob Slydell
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Jack Rose
Battle of the Sexes
2017
as Herb
Alex Cross
2012
as Richard Brookwell
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Nixon
1995
as Earl in Training Film
The Animal
2001
as Sgt. Sisk
Nothing to Lose
1997
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Get Carter
2000
as Con McCarty
On Deadly Ground
1994
as MacGruder
World Trade Center
2006
as Fireman (uncredited)
Article 99
1992
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
2009
as Metallo (voice)
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991
as David Blake
Set It Off
1996
as Detective Strode
Are We Done Yet?
2007
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Shakedown
1988
as Sean Phillips
Kid Cannabis
2014
as John Grefard
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
1997
as Eddie Grillo
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
as Richard Schoenfield
The Drowning
2016
as Teddy
Highway
2002
as Johnny the Fox
Surviving the Game
1994
as Griffin
Summer Catch
2001
as Hugh Alexander
Wagons East!
1994
as Julian
The Jack Bull
1999
as Woody
Get a Job
2016
as Diller
Mother
1996
as Carl
Lil' Pimp
2005
as Man Cub Master (voice)
Stealing Harvard
2002
as Detective Charles
A Midnight Clear
1992
as Major Griffin
Born to Be Wild
1995
as Max Carr
Fathers & Sons
1992
as Gary (uncredited)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
as Dr. Perry Cox
Three to Tango
1999
as Strauss
Johns
1996
as Danny Cohen
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
2020
as Grumblegard (voice)
Sole Survivor
2000
as Victor Yates
The Last Outlaw
1993
as Wills
Hear No Evil
1993
as Mickey O'Malley
Mother's Boys
1993
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Lost Angels
1989
as Dr. Farmer
Talk Radio
1988
as Stu
The Pentagon Wars
1998
as Colonel J.D. Bock
Target Earth
1998
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Colin Fitz
1997
as Groundskeeper
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
1995
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Puff, Puff, Pass
2006
as Jerry Dupree
American Crude
2008
as Jim
Flypaper
1999
as Joe
Intensity
1997
as Edgler Foreman Vess
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
2001
as Self
Brothers in Arms
2018
as Self
Watercolor Postcards
2013
as Merlin
The Face is Familiar
2009
Crazy As Hell
2002
as Parker
Sweet Liberty
1986
as Floyd
Clinton and Nadine
1988
as Turner
Two Tickets to Paradise
2006
as Mark
The Discoverers
2014
as Bill Birch
Suffering Bastards
1989
as Buddy Johnson
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
as Officer Francis Muldoon
Alien Planet
2005
as Narrator
Watch It
1993
as Rick
The Good Catholic
2017
as Ollie
Oliver Stone: El outsider
2025
as Self - actor (Platoon)
Benched
2018
as Don
Little Noises
1992
as Stu Slovack
Prisoners of Inertia
1989
as Ogden
Back
2009
as Tom Barnes
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 111 credits spanning from 1986 to 2026, John C. McGinley has appeared in 81 films and 30 TV shows.
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Most Popular John C. McGinley Movies
- Se7en (1995) — as California
- Identity (2003) — as George
- The Rock (1996) — as Marine Captain Hendrix
- Platoon (1986) — as Sergeant O'Neill
- Point Break (1991) — as SAIC Ben Harp
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