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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 3, 1959
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- John McGinley
- جان سی. مکگینلی
John C. McGinley
3.0 Popularity
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."
Known For
7.0
Self - actor (Platoon)
Oliver Stone, l’Amérique au vitriol
2025
7.4
Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Holidazed
2024
7.3
Grumblegard (voice)
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
2020
5.9
Self
Brothers in Arms
2018
6.2
Don
Benched
2018
6.8
Herb
Battle of the Sexes
2017
5.5
Ollie
The Good Catholic
2017
7.5
Lyndon B. Johnson
Genius
2017
6.7
Stanley Miller
Stan Against Evil
2016
4.5
Teddy
The Drowning
2016
Credits
Oliver Stone, l’Amérique au vitriol
as Self - actor (Platoon)
2025
7.0
Holidazed
as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
2024
7.4
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
as Grumblegard (voice)
2020
7.3
Brothers in Arms
as Self
2018
5.9
Benched
as Don
2018
6.2
Battle of the Sexes
as Herb
2017
6.8
The Good Catholic
as Ollie
2017
5.5
Genius
as Lyndon B. Johnson
2017
7.5
Stan Against Evil
as Stanley Miller
2016
6.7
The Drowning
as Teddy
2016
4.5
The Belko Experiment
as Wendell Dukes
2016
6.2
Get a Job
as Diller
2016
5.3
Vacation
as Motorbike Cop
2015
6.3
The Discoverers
as Bill Birch
2014
5.0
Kid Cannabis
as John Grefard
2014
6.2
Chicago P.D.
as Brian Kelton
2014
8.4
Ground Floor
as Remington Stewart Mansfield
2013
7.1
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Frank O'Sullivan
2013
8.2
42
as Red Barber
2013
7.2
Watercolor Postcards
as Merlin
2013
5.8
Alex Cross
as Richard Brookwell
2012
5.1
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
as Metallo (voice)
2009
7.1
The Face is Familiar
2009
2.0
🎬
Back
as Tom Barnes
2009
0.0
American Crude
as Jim
2008
3.9
WordGirl
2007
6.6
Burn Notice
2007
7.5
Burn Notice
as Tom Card
2007
7.5
Are We Done Yet?
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
2007
5.8
Wild Hogs
as Highway Patrolman
2007
6.0
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
5.5
World Trade Center
as Fireman (uncredited)
2006
6.1
Puff, Puff, Pass
as Jerry Dupree
2006
5.8
Two Tickets to Paradise
as Mark
2006
5.1
The Boondocks
2005
8.2
Alien Planet
as Narrator
2005
7.1
American Dragon: Jake Long
2005
7.7
Lil' Pimp
as Man Cub Master (voice)
2005
4.7
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
2005
6.7
🎬
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
2004
6.1
Justice League Unlimited
as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
2004
8.3
Justice League Unlimited
as The Atom (voice)
2004
8.3
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
5.6
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
as Richard Damien (voice)
2003
7.2
Identity
as George
2003
7.2
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Dr. Perry Cox
2002
6.0
Clone High
as Creepy Trucker (voice)
2002
7.5
Crazy As Hell
as Parker
2002
5.4
Stealing Harvard
as Detective Charles
2002
4.8
Kim Possible
as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
2002
7.5
Highway
as Johnny the Fox
2002
5.5
Justice League
as Executive / Bookie (voice)
2001
8.2
Scrubs
as Perry Cox
2001
8.0
The Nightmare Room
as Dr. Young
2001
7.8
Summer Catch
as Hugh Alexander
2001
5.4
The Animal
as Sgt. Sisk
2001
5.1
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
as Self
2001
8.5
Get Carter
as Con McCarty
2000
5.2
Sole Survivor
as Victor Yates
2000
6.7
Any Given Sunday
as Jack Rose
1999
6.8
Three to Tango
as Strauss
1999
5.7
Flypaper
as Joe
1999
4.1
The Jack Bull
as Woody
1999
6.3
Office Space
as Bob Slydell
1999
7.4
The Pentagon Wars
as Colonel J.D. Bock
1998
6.9
Target Earth
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
1998
4.2
Intensity
as Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
6.9
Intensity
as Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
8.0
Nothing to Lose
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
1997
6.6
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
as Eddie Grillo
1997
6.1
The Practice
as Leonard Goode
1997
7.6
Colin Fitz
as Groundskeeper
1997
5.0
King of the Hill
as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
1997
7.4
Mother
as Carl
1996
6.8
Johns
as Danny Cohen
1996
5.2
Set It Off
as Detective Strode
1996
7.2
The Rock
as Marine Captain Hendrix
1996
7.1
Nixon
as Earl in Training Film
1995
6.9
MADtv
as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
1995
7.0
Se7en
as California
1995
8.4
Born to Be Wild
as Max Carr
1995
5.3
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
1995
6.5
Wagons East!
as Julian
1994
4.9
Surviving the Game
as Griffin
1994
6.1
On Deadly Ground
as MacGruder
1994
5.2
Car 54, Where Are You?
as Officer Francis Muldoon
1994
3.3
The Last Outlaw
as Wills
1993
5.4
Mother's Boys
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
1993
5.3
Frasier
as Danny Kriezel
1993
7.7
Watch It
as Rick
1993
4.0
Hear No Evil
as Mickey O'Malley
1993
4.5
Fathers & Sons
as Gary (uncredited)
1992
5.1
Cruel Doubt
as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
1992
4.4
A Midnight Clear
as Major Griffin
1992
6.5
Little Noises
as Stu Slovack
1992
5.7
Article 99
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
1992
6.2
Point Break
as SAIC Ben Harp
1991
7.2
Highlander II: The Quickening
as David Blake
1991
4.7
Born on the Fourth of July
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
1989
7.0
Suffering Bastards
as Buddy Johnson
1989
1.0
Fat Man and Little Boy
as Richard Schoenfield
1989
6.2
Lost Angels
as Dr. Farmer
1989
6.1
Prisoners of Inertia
as Ogden
1989
5.0
Talk Radio
as Stu
1988
7.0
Shakedown
as Sean Phillips
1988
5.8
Clinton and Nadine
as Turner
1988
3.4
Wall Street
as Marvin
1987
7.2
Leg Work
as Denny
1987
5.0
Platoon
as Sergeant O'Neill
1986
7.7
Sweet Liberty
as Floyd
1986
5.3
🎬
Rooster
as Walter Mann
N/A
0.0