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 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."
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- 2024 ยทHolidazedas Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
- 2020 ยทDragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwingas Grumblegard (voice)
- 2018 ยทBenchedas Don
- 2017 ยทBattle of the Sexesas Herb
- 2017 ยทThe Good Catholicas Ollie
- 2017 ยทGeniusas Lyndon B. Johnson
- 2016 ยทStan Against Evilas Stanley Miller
- 2016 ยทThe Drowningas Teddy
- 2016 ยทThe Belko Experimentas Wendell Dukes
- 2016 ยทGet a Jobas Diller
- 2015 ยทVacationas Motorbike Cop
- 2014 ยทThe Discoverersas Bill Birch
- 2014 ยทKid Cannabisas John Grefard
- 2014 ยทChicago P.D.as Brian Kelton
- 2013 ยทGround Flooras Remington Stewart Mansfield
- 2013 ยทBrooklyn Nine-Nineas Frank O'Sullivan
- 2013 ยท42as Red Barber
- 2013 ยทWatercolor Postcardsas Merlin
- 2012 ยทAlex Crossas Richard Brookwell
- 2009 ยทSuperman/Batman: Public Enemiesas Metallo (voice)
- 2009 ยทThe Face is Familiaras
- 2008 ยทAmerican Crudeas Jim
- 2007 ยทWordGirlas
- 2007 ยทBurn Noticeas
- 2007 ยทBurn Noticeas Tom Card
- 2007 ยทAre We Done Yet?as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
- 2007 ยทWild Hogsas Highway Patrolman
- 2006 ยทTalkshow with Spike Ferestenas
- 2006 ยทWorld Trade Centeras Fireman
- 2006 ยทPuff, Puff, Passas Jerry Dupree
- 2006 ยทTwo Tickets to Paradiseas Mark
- 2005 ยทThe Boondocksas
- 2005 ยทAlien Planetas Narrator
- 2005 ยทAmerican Dragon: Jake Longas
- 2005 ยทLil' Pimpas Man Cub Master (voice)
- 2005 ยทThe Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonas Self
- 2004 ยทThe Tony Danza Showas Self
- 2004 ยทJustice League Unlimitedas The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
- 2004 ยทJustice League Unlimitedas The Atom (voice)
- 2003 ยทIt's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movieas Dr. Perry Cox
- 2003 ยทThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas Self
- 2003 ยทSpider-Man: The New Animated Seriesas Richard Damien (voice)
- 2003 ยทIdentityas George York
- 2002 ยทClone Highas Creepy Trucker (voice)
- 2002 ยทCrazy As Hellas Parker
- 2002 ยทStealing Harvardas Detective Charles
- 2002 ยทKim Possibleas Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
- 2002 ยทHighwayas Johnny the Fox
- 2001 ยทJustice Leagueas Executive / Bookie (voice)
- 2001 ยทScrubsas Perry Cox
- 2001 ยทThe Nightmare Roomas Dr. Young
- 2001 ยทSummer Catchas Hugh Alexander
- 2001 ยทThe Animalas Sgt. Sisk
- 2001 ยทA Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'as Self
- 2000 ยทGet Carteras Con McCarty
- 2000 ยทSole Survivoras Victor Yates
- 1999 ยทAny Given Sundayas Jack Rose
- 1999 ยทThree to Tangoas Strauss
- 1999 ยทFlypaperas Joe
- 1999 ยทThe Jack Bullas Woody
- 1999 ยทOffice Spaceas Bob Slydell
- 1998 ยทThe Pentagon Warsas Colonel J.D. Bock
- 1998 ยทTarget Earthas FBI Agent Vincent Naples
- 1997 ยทIntensityas Edgler Foreman Vess
- 1997 ยทIntensityas Edgler Foreman Vess
- 1997 ยทNothing to Loseas Davis "Rig" Lanlow
- 1997 ยทTruth or Consequences, N.M.as Eddie Grillo
- 1997 ยทThe Practiceas Leonard Goode
- 1997 ยทColin Fitzas Groundskeeper
- 1997 ยทKing of the Hillas One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
- 1996 ยทMotheras Carl
- 1996 ยทJohnsas Danny Cohen
- 1996 ยทSet It Offas Detective Strode
- 1996 ยทThe Rockas Marine Captain Hendrix
- 1995 ยทNixonas Earl in Training Film
- 1995 ยทMADtvas Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
- 1995 ยทSe7enas California
- 1995 ยทBorn to Be Wildas Max Carr
- 1995 ยทThe Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
- 1994 ยทWagons East!as Julian
- 1994 ยทSurviving the Gameas John Griffin
- 1994 ยทOn Deadly Groundas MacGruder
- 1994 ยทCar 54, Where Are You?as Officer Francis Muldoon
- 1993 ยทThe Last Outlawas Wills
- 1993 ยทMother's Boysas Mr. Fogel, Teacher
- 1993 ยทFrasieras Danny Kriezel
- 1993 ยทWatch Itas Rick
- 1993 ยทHear No Evilas Mickey O'Malley
- 1992 ยทCruel Doubtas Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
- 1992 ยทA Midnight Clearas Major Griffin
- 1992 ยทLittle Noisesas Stu Slovack
- 1992 ยทArticle 99as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
- 1992 ยทFathers and Sonsas Gary (uncredited)
- 1991 ยทPoint Breakas Ben Harp
- 1991 ยทHighlander II: The Quickeningas David Blake
- 1989 ยทBorn on the Fourth of Julyas Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
- 1989 ยทSuffering Bastardsas Buddy Johnson
- 1989 ยทFat Man and Little Boyas Richard Schoenfield
- 1989 ยทLost Angelsas Dr. Farmer
- 1989 ยทPrisoners of Inertiaas Ogden
- 1988 ยทTalk Radioas Stu
- 1988 ยทShakedownas Sean Phillips
- 1988 ยทClinton and Nadineas Turner
- 1987 ยทWall Streetas Marvin
- 1987 ยทLeg Workas Denny
- 1986 ยทPlatoonas Sergeant O'Neill
- 1986 ยทSweet Libertyas Floyd