John C. McGinley profile
Actor profile

John C. McGinley

3rd August 1959 New York City, New York, USA Acting

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."

79 Movies 33 TV Shows 114 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

42 poster
42 12th April 2013 as Red Barber
Lil' Pimp poster
Lil' Pimp 11th January 2005 as Man Cub Master (voice)
Highway poster
Highway 26th March 2002 as Johnny the Fox
Intensity poster
Intensity 5th August 1997 as Edgler Foreman Vess
Mother poster
Mother 25th December 1996 as Carl
Johns poster
Johns 10th December 1996 as Danny Cohen
The Rock poster
The Rock 7th June 1996 as Marine Captain Hendrix
Nixon poster
Nixon 22nd December 1995 as Earl in Training Film
Se7en poster
Se7en 22nd September 1995 as California
Platoon poster
Platoon 19th December 1986 as Sergeant O'Neill
Scrubs poster
Scrubs 25th February 2026 as Dr. Perry Cox
Holidazed poster
Holidazed 14th November 2024 as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Genius poster
Genius 25th April 2017 as Lyndon B. Johnson
Clone High poster
Clone High 2nd November 2002 as Creepy Trucker (voice)
Kim Possible poster
Kim Possible 7th June 2002 as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
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Scrubs 2nd October 2001 as Perry Cox
Intensity poster
Intensity 5th August 1997 as Edgler Foreman Vess
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MADtv 14th October 1995 as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
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Frasier 16th September 1993 as Danny Kriezel