John C. McGinley
Born: 1959-08-03 in New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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."
Filmography
2025
- Oliver Stone: El outsider as Self - actor (Platoon)
2024
- Holidazed as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
2020
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing as Grumblegard (voice)
2018
- Brothers in Arms as Self
- Benched as Don
2017
- Genius as Lyndon B. Johnson
- Battle of the Sexes as Herb
- The Good Catholic as Ollie
2016
- The Belko Experiment as Wendell Dukes
- Stan Against Evil as Stanley Miller
- Get a Job as Diller
- The Drowning as Teddy
2015
- Vacation as Motorbike Cop
2014
- Chicago P.D. as Brian Kelton
- Kid Cannabis as John Grefard
- The Discoverers as Bill Birch
2013
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Frank O'Sullivan
- 42 as Red Barber
- Ground Floor as Remington Stewart Mansfield
- Watercolor Postcards as Merlin
2012
- Alex Cross as Richard Brookwell
2009
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies as Metallo (voice)
- Back as Tom Barnes
- The Face is Familiar
2008
- American Crude as Jim
2007
- Burn Notice
- WordGirl
- Wild Hogs as Highway Patrolman
- Are We Done Yet? as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
2006
- World Trade Center as Fireman (uncredited)
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten
- Puff, Puff, Pass as Jerry Dupree
- Two Tickets to Paradise as Mark
2005
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self
- The Boondocks
- American Dragon: Jake Long as Dr. Diente (voice)
- Lil' Pimp as Man Cub Master (voice)
- Alien Planet as Narrator
2004
- Justice League Unlimited as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
- The Tony Danza Show as Self
2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Identity as George
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series as Richard Damien (voice)
2002
- Kim Possible as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
- Clone High as Creepy Trucker (voice)
- Highway as Johnny the Fox
- It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Dr. Perry Cox
- Stealing Harvard as Detective Charles
- Crazy As Hell as Parker
2001
- Scrubs as Perry Cox
- Justice League as Executive / Bookie (voice)
- The Nightmare Room as Dr. Young
- The Animal as Sgt. Sisk
- Summer Catch as Hugh Alexander
- A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' as Self
2000
- Get Carter as Con McCarty
- Sole Survivor as Victor Yates
1999
- Office Space as Bob Slydell
- Any Given Sunday as Jack Rose
- Three to Tango as Strauss
- The Jack Bull as Woody
- Flypaper as Joe
1998
- The Pentagon Wars as Colonel J.D. Bock
- Target Earth as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
1997
- King of the Hill as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
- The Practice as Leonard Goode
- Nothing to Lose as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
- Intensity as Edgler Foreman Vess
- Truth or Consequences, N.M. as Eddie Grillo
- Colin Fitz as Groundskeeper
- Intensity as Edgler Foreman Vess
1996
- The Rock as Marine Captain Hendrix
- Set It Off as Detective Strode
- Mother as Carl
- Johns as Danny Cohen
1995
- Se7en as California
- Nixon as Earl in Training Film
- MADtv as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
- The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
- Born to Be Wild as Max Carr
1994
- On Deadly Ground as MacGruder
- Wagons East! as Julian
- Surviving the Game as Griffin
- Car 54, Where Are You? as Officer Francis Muldoon
1993
- Frasier as Danny Kriezel
- Mother's Boys as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
- Hear No Evil as Mickey O'Malley
- The Last Outlaw as Wills
- Watch It as Rick
1992
- Cruel Doubt as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
- Article 99 as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
- A Midnight Clear as Major Griffin
- Fathers & Sons as Gary (uncredited)
- Little Noises as Stu Slovack
1991
- Point Break as SAIC Ben Harp
- Highlander II: The Quickening as David Blake
1989
- Born on the Fourth of July as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
- Fat Man and Little Boy as Richard Schoenfield
- Lost Angels as Dr. Farmer
- Prisoners of Inertia as Ogden
- Suffering Bastards as Buddy Johnson
1988
- Shakedown as Sean Phillips
- Talk Radio as Stu
- Clinton and Nadine as Turner
1987
- Wall Street as Marvin
- Leg Work as Denny
1986
- Platoon as Sergeant O'Neill
- Sweet Liberty as Floyd