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John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Acting

Born: August 3, 1959New York City, New York, USA

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
Filmography
Oliver Stone: El outsider

Oliver Stone: El outsider

Self - actor (Platoon)

2025
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

Grumblegard (voice)

2020
Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms

Self

2018
Benched

Benched

Don

2018
Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Herb

2017
The Good Catholic

The Good Catholic

Ollie

2017
The Drowning

The Drowning

Teddy

2016
The Belko Experiment

The Belko Experiment

Wendell Dukes

2016
Get a Job

Get a Job

Diller

2016
Vacation

Vacation

Motorbike Cop

2015
The Discoverers

The Discoverers

Bill Birch

2014
Kid Cannabis

Kid Cannabis

John Grefard

2014
42

42

Red Barber

2013
Watercolor Postcards

Watercolor Postcards

Merlin

2013
Alex Cross

Alex Cross

Richard Brookwell

2012
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Metallo (voice)

2009
The Face is Familiar

The Face is Familiar

2009

Back

Tom Barnes

2009
American Crude

American Crude

Jim

2008
Are We Done Yet?

Are We Done Yet?

Chuck Mitchell, Jr.

2007
Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

Highway Patrolman

2007
World Trade Center

World Trade Center

Fireman (uncredited)

2006
Puff, Puff, Pass

Puff, Puff, Pass

Jerry Dupree

2006
Two Tickets to Paradise

Two Tickets to Paradise

Mark

2006
Alien Planet

Alien Planet

Narrator

2005
Lil' Pimp

Lil' Pimp

Man Cub Master (voice)

2005
Identity

Identity

George

2003
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Dr. Perry Cox

2002
Crazy As Hell

Crazy As Hell

Parker

2002
Stealing Harvard

Stealing Harvard

Detective Charles

2002
Highway

Highway

Johnny the Fox

2002
Summer Catch

Summer Catch

Hugh Alexander

2001
The Animal

The Animal

Sgt. Sisk

2001
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'

A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'

Self

2001
Get Carter

Get Carter

Con McCarty

2000
Sole Survivor

Sole Survivor

Victor Yates

2000
Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

Jack Rose

1999
Three to Tango

Three to Tango

Strauss

1999
Flypaper

Flypaper

Joe

1999
The Jack Bull

The Jack Bull

Woody

1999
Office Space

Office Space

Bob Slydell

1999
The Pentagon Wars

The Pentagon Wars

Colonel J.D. Bock

1998
Target Earth

Target Earth

FBI Agent Vincent Naples

1998
Intensity

Intensity

Edgler Foreman Vess

1997
Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose

Davis "Rig" Lanlow

1997
Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Eddie Grillo

1997
Colin Fitz

Colin Fitz

Groundskeeper

1997
Mother

Mother

Carl

1996
Johns

Johns

Danny Cohen

1996
Set It Off

Set It Off

Detective Strode

1996
The Rock

The Rock

Marine Captain Hendrix

1996
Nixon

Nixon

Earl in Training Film

1995
Se7en

Se7en

California

1995
Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild

Max Carr

1995
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.

The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.

Det. Sgt. Harry McBride

1995
Wagons East!

Wagons East!

Julian

1994
Surviving the Game

Surviving the Game

Griffin

1994
On Deadly Ground

On Deadly Ground

MacGruder

1994
Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Officer Francis Muldoon

1994
The Last Outlaw

The Last Outlaw

Wills

1993
Mother's Boys

Mother's Boys

Mr. Fogel, Teacher

1993
Watch It

Watch It

Rick

1993
Hear No Evil

Hear No Evil

Mickey O'Malley

1993
Fathers & Sons

Fathers & Sons

Gary (uncredited)

1992
Little Noises

Little Noises

Stu Slovack

1992
A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear

Major Griffin

1992
Article 99

Article 99

Dr. Rudy Bobrick

1992
Point Break

Point Break

SAIC Ben Harp

1991
Highlander II: The Quickening

Highlander II: The Quickening

David Blake

1991
Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair

1989
Suffering Bastards

Suffering Bastards

Buddy Johnson

1989
Fat Man and Little Boy

Fat Man and Little Boy

Richard Schoenfield

1989
Lost Angels

Lost Angels

Dr. Farmer

1989
Prisoners of Inertia

Prisoners of Inertia

Ogden

1989
Talk Radio

Talk Radio

Stu

1988
Shakedown

Shakedown

Sean Phillips

1988
Clinton and Nadine

Clinton and Nadine

Turner

1988
Wall Street

Wall Street

Marvin

1987
Platoon

Platoon

Sergeant O'Neill

1986
Sweet Liberty

Sweet Liberty

Floyd

1986