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John C. McGinley
Actor, Producer, WriterBorn August 3, 1959 (65 years)
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."
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."
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| 2024 | Holidazed (TV Series) · as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan |
| 2024 | Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf · as Narrator |
| 2023 | C*A*U*G*H*T (2023) (TV Series) · as Axel Johannes |
| 2022 | Hamster & Gretel (TV Series) · as Dr. Fry |
| 2021 | Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2020 | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday · as Grumblegard |
| 2020 | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing · as Grumblegard (voice) |
| 2019 | Dragons: Rescue Riders (TV Series) · as Grumblegard |
| 2018 | Benched · as Don |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes · as Herb |
| 2017 | The Good Catholic · as Ollie |
| 2017 | Genius (2017) (TV Series) · as Lyndon B. Johnson |
| 2016 | Stan Against Evil (TV Series) · as Stanley Miller |
| 2016 | The Drowning · as Teddy |
| 2016 | Get a Job · as Diller |
| 2016 | The Belko Experiment · as Wendell Dukes |
| 2015 | Vacation · as Motorbike Cop |
| 2014 | Kid Cannabis · as John Grefard |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. (TV Series) · as Brian Kelton |
| 2013 | Ground Floor (TV Series) · as Remington Stewart Mansfield |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) · as Frank O'sullivan |
| 2013 | 42 · as Red Barber |
| 2013 | Watercolor Postcards · as Merlin |
| 2012 | The Discoverers · as Bill Birch |
| 2012 | Alex Cross · as Richard Brookwell |
| 2012 | Marie (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | Smothered · as Skip |
| 2009 | Superman/Batman: Public Enemies · as Metallo (voice) |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Scrubs: Interns (TV Series) · as Dr. Perry Cox |
| 2008 | American Crude · as Jim |
| 2007 | WordGirl (TV Series) |
| 2007 | Burn Notice (TV Series) · as Tom Card |
| 2007 | Are We Done Yet? · as Chuck Mitchell, Jr. |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs · as Highway Patrolman |
| 2006 | Talkshow with Spike Feresten (TV Series) |
| 2006 | World Trade Center · as Fireman |
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass · as Jerry Dupree |
| 2006 | Two Tickets to Paradise · as Mark |
| 2005 | The Boondocks (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken (TV Series) · as Double Dare Host |
| 2005 | Lil' Pimp · as Man Cub Master (voice) |
| 2005 | American Dragon: Jake Long (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Alien Planet · as Narrator |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited (TV Series) · as The Atom (voice) |
| 2003 | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (TV Series) · as Richard Damien (voice) |
| 2003 | Identity · as George |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie · as Dr. Perry Cox |
| 2002 | Clone High (TV Series) · as Creepy Trucker (voice) |
| 2002 | Crazy as Hell · as Parker |
| 2002 | Stealing Harvard · as Detective Charles |
| 2002 | Kim Possible (TV Series) · as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) |
| 2002 | Highway · as Johnny The Fox |
| 2001 | Justice League (TV Series) · as Executive / Bookie (voice) |
| 2001 | Scrubs (TV Series) · as Perry Cox |
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room (TV Series) · as Dr. Young |
| 2001 | Summer Catch · as Hugh Alexander |
| 2001 | The Animal · as Sgt. Sisk |
| 2000 | Get Carter · as Con Mccarty |
| 2000 | Sole Survivor · as Victor Yates |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday · as Jack Rose |
| 1999 | Three to Tango · as Strauss |
| 1999 | Flypaper · as Joe |
| 1999 | The Jack Bull · as Woody |
| 1999 | Office Space · as Bob Slydell |
| 1998 | The Pentagon Wars · as Colonel J.d. Bock |
| 1998 | Target Earth · as Fbi Agent Vincent Naples |
| 1998 | Bad Cop, Bad Cop · as Cast |
| 1997 | Intensity · as Edgler Foreman Vess |
| 1997 | Intensity (TV Series) · as Edgler Foreman Vess |
| 1997 | Nothing to Lose · as Davis "rig" Lanlow |
| 1997 | Truth or Consequences, N.M. · as Eddie Grillo |
| 1997 | The Practice (TV Series) · as Leonard Goode |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz Lives! · as Groundskeeper |
| 1997 | King of the Hill (TV Series) · as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice) |
| 1996 | Mother · as Carl |
| 1996 | Johns · as Danny Cohen |
| 1996 | Set It Off · as Detective Strode |
| 1996 | The Rock · as Marine Captain Hendrix |
| 1996 | Hollywood Boulevard · as Jackson Elliot |
| 1995 | Nixon · as Earl In Training Film |
| 1995 | Se7en · as California |
| 1995 | Born to Be Wild · as Max Carr |
| 1995 | The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. · as Det. Sgt. Harry Mcbride |
| 1995 | Long Island Fever · as Jim Mccarty |
| 1994 | Wagons East · as Julian |
| 1994 | Surviving the Game · as John Griffin |
| 1994 | Mother's Boys · as Mr. Fogel, Teacher |
| 1994 | On Deadly Ground · as Macgruder |
| 1994 | Car 54, Where Are You? · as Officer Francis Muldoon |
| 1993 | The Last Outlaw · as Wills |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Danny Kriezel |
| 1993 | Hear No Evil · as Mickey O'malley |
| 1993 | Watch It · as Rick |
| 1992 | Cruel Doubt (TV Series) · as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh |
| 1992 | A Midnight Clear · as Major Griffin |
| 1992 | Article 99 · as Dr. Rudy Bobrick |
| 1992 | Fathers & Sons · as Gary (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Little Noises · as Stu Slovack |
| 1991 | Point Break · as Saic Ben Harp |
| 1991 | Highlander II: The Quickening · as David Blake |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July · as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair |
| 1989 | Suffering Bastards · as Buddy Johnson |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy · as Richard Schoenfield |
| 1989 | Lost Angels · as Dr. Farmer |
| 1989 | Prisoners of Inertia · as Ogden |
| 1988 | Talk Radio · as Stu |
| 1988 | Blood Money · as Turner |
| 1988 | Shakedown · as Sean Phillips |
| 1987 | Wall Street · as Marvin |
| 1987 | Leg Work (TV Series) · as Denny |
| 1986 | Platoon · as Sergeant O'neill |
| 1986 | Sweet Liberty · as Floyd |
| 1985 | Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) · as K.c. |
| 1964 | Another World (TV Series) · as Ned |