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