John C. McGinley
Born
August 3, 1959 (age 66)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA

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."

Movies

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
2020 ★ 7.3
Grumblegard (voice)
Benched
Benched
2018 ★ 6.2
Don
Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes
2017 ★ 6.8
Herb
The Good Catholic
The Good Catholic
2017 ★ 5.5
Ollie
The Drowning
The Drowning
2016 ★ 4.5
Teddy
Get a Job
Get a Job
2016 ★ 5.3
Diller
The Belko Experiment
The Belko Experiment
2016 ★ 6.2
Wendell Dukes
Vacation
Vacation
2015 ★ 6.3
Motorbike Cop
The Discoverers
The Discoverers
2014 ★ 5.0
Bill Birch
Kid Cannabis
Kid Cannabis
2014 ★ 6.2
John Grefard
42
42
2013 ★ 7.2
Red Barber
Watercolor Postcards
Watercolor Postcards
2013 ★ 5.8
Merlin
Alex Cross
Alex Cross
2012 ★ 5.1
Richard Brookwell
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
2009 ★ 7.1
Metallo (voice)
The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar
2009 ★ 2.0
Back
Back
2009
Tom Barnes
American Crude
American Crude
2008 ★ 3.9
Jim
Are We Done Yet?
Are We Done Yet?
2007 ★ 5.8
Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Wild Hogs
Wild Hogs
2007 ★ 6.0
Highway Patrolman
World Trade Center
World Trade Center
2006 ★ 6.1
Fireman (uncredited)
Puff, Puff, Pass
Puff, Puff, Pass
2006 ★ 5.9
Jerry Dupree
Two Tickets to Paradise
Two Tickets to Paradise
2006 ★ 5.1
Mark
Alien Planet
Alien Planet
2005 ★ 7.1
Narrator
Lil' Pimp
Lil' Pimp
2005 ★ 4.7
Man Cub Master (voice)
Identity
Identity
2003 ★ 7.2
George
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002 ★ 6.0
Dr. Perry Cox
Crazy As Hell
Crazy As Hell
2002 ★ 5.4
Parker
Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard
2002 ★ 4.8
Detective Charles
Highway
Highway
2002 ★ 5.5
Johnny the Fox
Summer Catch
Summer Catch
2001 ★ 5.4
Hugh Alexander
The Animal
The Animal
2001 ★ 5.1
Sgt. Sisk
Get Carter
Get Carter
2000 ★ 5.2
Con McCarty
Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor
2000 ★ 6.7
Victor Yates
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
1999 ★ 6.8
Jack Rose
Three to Tango
Three to Tango
1999 ★ 5.7
Strauss
Flypaper
Flypaper
1999 ★ 4.1
Joe
The Jack Bull
The Jack Bull
1999 ★ 6.3
Woody
Office Space
Office Space
1999 ★ 7.4
Bob Slydell
The Pentagon Wars
The Pentagon Wars
1998 ★ 6.9
Colonel J.D. Bock
Target Earth
Target Earth
1998 ★ 4.2
FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Intensity
Intensity
1997 ★ 6.9
Edgler Foreman Vess
Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose
1997 ★ 6.6
Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
1997 ★ 6.1
Eddie Grillo
Colin Fitz
Colin Fitz
1997 ★ 5.0
Groundskeeper
Mother
Mother
1996 ★ 6.8
Carl
Johns
Johns
1996 ★ 5.2
Danny Cohen
Set It Off
Set It Off
1996 ★ 7.2
Detective Strode
The Rock
The Rock
1996 ★ 7.1
Marine Captain Hendrix
Nixon
Nixon
1995 ★ 6.9
Earl in Training Film
Se7en
Se7en
1995 ★ 8.4
California
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild
1995 ★ 5.3
Max Carr
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
1995 ★ 6.5
Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Wagons East!
Wagons East!
1994 ★ 4.9
Julian
Surviving the Game
Surviving the Game
1994 ★ 6.1
Griffin
On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
1994 ★ 5.2
MacGruder
Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994 ★ 3.3
Officer Francis Muldoon
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw
1993 ★ 5.4
Wills
Mother's Boys
Mother's Boys
1993 ★ 5.3
Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Hear No Evil
Hear No Evil
1993 ★ 4.5
Mickey O'Malley
Watch It
Watch It
1993 ★ 4.0
Rick
Fathers & Sons
Fathers & Sons
1992 ★ 5.1
Gary (uncredited)
A Midnight Clear
A Midnight Clear
1992 ★ 6.5
Major Griffin
Little Noises
Little Noises
1992 ★ 5.7
Stu Slovack
Article 99
Article 99
1992 ★ 6.2
Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Point Break
Point Break
1991 ★ 7.2
SAIC Ben Harp
Highlander II: The Quickening
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991 ★ 4.7
David Blake
Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July
1989 ★ 7.0
Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Suffering Bastards
Suffering Bastards
1989 ★ 1.0
Buddy Johnson
Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989 ★ 6.2
Richard Schoenfield
Lost Angels
Lost Angels
1989 ★ 6.1
Dr. Farmer
Prisoners of Inertia
Prisoners of Inertia
1989 ★ 5.0
Ogden
Talk Radio
Talk Radio
1988 ★ 7.0
Stu
Shakedown
Shakedown
1988 ★ 5.8
Sean Phillips
Clinton and Nadine
Clinton and Nadine
1988 ★ 3.4
Turner
Wall Street
Wall Street
1987 ★ 7.2
Marvin
Platoon
Platoon
1986 ★ 7.7
Sergeant O'Neill
Sweet Liberty
Sweet Liberty
1986 ★ 5.3
Floyd

TV Series