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: The Outsider as Self - actor (Platoon)
2024
- Holidazed as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
- Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf as Narrator - Self
2020
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing as Grumblegard (voice)
2018
- Benched as Don
- Brothers in Arms as Self
2017
- Genius as Lyndon B. Johnson
- The Belko Experiment as Wendell Dukes
- Battle of the Sexes as Herb
- The Good Catholic as Ollie
2016
- Stan Against Evil as Stanley Miller
- Get a Job as Diller
- The Drowning as Teddy
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
- Ground Floor as Remington Stewart Mansfield
- 42 as Red Barber
- Watercolor Postcards as Merlin
2012
- Alex Cross as Richard Brookwell
2011
- Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing! as Self
2009
- Scrubs: Interns as Perry Cox
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies as Metallo (voice)
- The Face is Familiar
- Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’ as Self
- Back as Tom Barnes
- Scrubs: Med School as Dr. Perry Cox
2008
- American Crude as Jim
2007
- Burn Notice
- WordGirl
- Wild Hogs as Highway Patrolman
- Are We Done Yet? as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
2006
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten
- World Trade Center as Fireman (uncredited)
- Puff, Puff, Pass as Jerry Dupree
- Two Tickets to Paradise as Mark
2005
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self
- The Boondocks as The White Shadow (voice)
- American Dragon: Jake Long as Dr. Diente (voice)
- Alien Planet as Narrator
- Lil' Pimp as Man Cub Master (voice)
2004
- The Tony Danza Show as Self
- Justice League Unlimited as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
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)
- It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Dr. Perry Cox
- Stealing Harvard as Detective Charles
- Highway as Johnny the Fox
- Crazy As Hell as Parker
2001
- Scrubs as Perry Cox
- Justice League as Executive / Bookie (voice)
- The Animal as Sgt. Sisk
- The Nightmare Room as Dr. Young
- 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
- Johns as Danny Cohen
- Set It Off as Detective Strode
- Mother as Carl
1995
- Se7en as California
- MADtv as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
- Nixon as Earl in Training Film
- Born to Be Wild as Max Carr
- The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
1994
- On Deadly Ground as MacGruder
- Surviving the Game as Griffin
- Wagons East! as Julian
- Car 54, Where Are You? as Officer Francis Muldoon
1993
- Frasier as Danny Kriezel
- Mother's Boys as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
- The Last Outlaw as Wills
- Hear No Evil as Mickey O'Malley
- 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
- Talk Radio as Stu
- Shakedown as Sean Phillips
- Clinton and Nadine as Turner
1987
- Wall Street as Marvin
- Leg Work as Denny
1986
- Platoon as Sergeant O'Neill
- Sweet Liberty as Floyd
1982
- American Playhouse as Ogden