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."

Cast

Point Break

(Ben Harp)

Talk Radio

(Stu)

Office Space

(Bob Slydell)

Are We Done Yet?

(Chuck Mitchell, Jr.)

Se7en

(California)

Wall Street

(Marvin)

Identity

(George York)

Get Carter

(Con McCarty)

Wagons East!

(Julian)

The Last Outlaw

(Wills)

Wild Hogs

(Highway Patrolman)

The Animal

(Sgt. Sisk)

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

(Metallo (voice))

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

(Eddie Grillo)

Nothing to Lose

(Davis "Rig" Lanlow)

A Midnight Clear

(Major Griffin)

Car 54, Where Are You?

(Officer Francis Muldoon)

Target Earth

(FBI Agent Vincent Naples)

Highlander II: The Quickening

(David Blake)

Puff, Puff, Pass

(Jerry Dupree)

Article 99

(Dr. Rudy Bobrick)

Fat Man and Little Boy

(Richard Schoenfield)

The Rock

(Marine Captain Hendrix)

On Deadly Ground

(MacGruder)

Two Tickets to Paradise

(Mark)

Intensity

(Edgler Foreman Vess)

Mother's Boys

(Mr. Fogel, Teacher)

The Pentagon Wars

(Colonel J.D. Bock)

Lost Angels

(Dr. Farmer)

Surviving the Game

(John Griffin)

Alien Planet

(Narrator)

Highway

(Johnny the Fox)

Born to Be Wild

(Max Carr)

Hear No Evil

(Mickey O'Malley)

Crazy As Hell

(Parker)

Alex Cross

(Richard Brookwell)

Colin Fitz

(Groundskeeper)

Little Noises

(Stu Slovack)

Clinton and Nadine

(Turner)

42

(Red Barber)

Watch It

(Rick)

The Face is Familiar

Fathers and Sons

(Gary (uncredited))

Stealing Harvard

(Detective Charles)

Mother

(Carl)

Any Given Sunday

(Jack Rose)

Three to Tango

(Strauss)

Set It Off

(Detective Strode)

Born on the Fourth of July

(Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair)

Get a Job

(Diller)

Watercolor Postcards

(Merlin)

Kid Cannabis

(John Grefard)

Vacation

(Motorbike Cop)

Nixon

(Earl in Training Film)

The Belko Experiment

(Wendell Dukes)

Johns

(Danny Cohen)

American Crude

(Jim)

The Good Catholic

(Ollie)

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

(Dr. Perry Cox)

Battle of the Sexes

(Herb)

Prisoners of Inertia

(Ogden)

A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'

(Self)

The Jack Bull

(Woody)

Platoon

(Sergeant O'Neill)

Benched

(Don)

Shakedown

(Sean Phillips)

Flypaper

(Joe)

Lil' Pimp

(Man Cub Master (voice))

Suffering Bastards

(Buddy Johnson)

Sweet Liberty

(Floyd)

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

(Det. Sgt. Harry McBride)

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

(Grumblegard (voice))

Summer Catch

(Hugh Alexander)

The Drowning

(Teddy)

World Trade Center

(Fireman)

The Discoverers

(Bill Birch)

Sole Survivor

(Victor Yates)

Talkshow with Spike Feresten

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

(Self)

The Tony Danza Show

(Self)

American Dragon: Jake Long

Clone High

(Creepy Trucker (voice))

Frasier

(Danny Kriezel)

Burn Notice

The Boondocks

The Practice

(Leonard Goode)

Scrubs

(Perry Cox)

MADtv

(Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker)

The Nightmare Room

(Dr. Young)

WordGirl

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

(Frank O'Sullivan)

Justice League

(Executive / Bookie (voice))

Justice League Unlimited

(The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice))

Justice League Unlimited

(The Atom (voice))

Ground Floor

(Remington Stewart Mansfield)

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

(Self)

Burn Notice

(Tom Card)

Kim Possible

(Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice))

Stan Against Evil

(Stanley Miller)

Cruel Doubt

(Attorney Jim Vos Burgh)

Intensity

(Edgler Foreman Vess)

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

(Richard Damien (voice))

Chicago P.D.

(Brian Kelton)

Chicago P.D.

King of the Hill

(One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice))

Genius

(Lyndon B. Johnson)

Leg Work

(Denny)