John C. McGinley
Acting • Born 1959-08-03
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
112 credits
Point Break
Movie • 1991
SAIC Ben Harp
Talk Radio
Movie • 1988
Stu
Office Space
Movie • 1999
Bob Slydell
Are We Done Yet?
Movie • 2007
Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Se7en
Movie • 1995
California
Wall Street
Movie • 1987
Marvin
Identity
Movie • 2003
George
Get Carter
Movie • 2000
Con McCarty
Wagons East!
Movie • 1994
Julian
The Last Outlaw
Movie • 1993
Wills
Wild Hogs
Movie • 2007
Highway Patrolman
The Animal
Movie • 2001
Sgt. Sisk
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Movie • 2009
Metallo (voice)
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Movie • 1997
Eddie Grillo
Nothing to Lose
Movie • 1997
Davis "Rig" Lanlow
A Midnight Clear
Movie • 1992
Major Griffin
Car 54, Where Are You?
Movie • 1994
Officer Francis Muldoon
Target Earth
Movie • 1998
FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Highlander II: The Quickening
Movie • 1991
David Blake
Puff, Puff, Pass
Movie • 2006
Jerry Dupree
Article 99
Movie • 1992
Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Fat Man and Little Boy
Movie • 1989
Richard Schoenfield
The Rock
Movie • 1996
Marine Captain Hendrix
On Deadly Ground
Movie • 1994
MacGruder
Two Tickets to Paradise
Movie • 2006
Mark
Intensity
Movie • 1997
Edgler Foreman Vess
Mother's Boys
Movie • 1993
Mr. Fogel, Teacher
The Pentagon Wars
Movie • 1998
Colonel J.D. Bock
Lost Angels
Movie • 1989
Dr. Farmer
Surviving the Game
Movie • 1994
Griffin
Alien Planet
Movie • 2005
Narrator
Highway
Movie • 2002
Johnny the Fox
Born to Be Wild
Movie • 1995
Max Carr
Hear No Evil
Movie • 1993
Mickey O'Malley
Crazy As Hell
Movie • 2002
Parker
Alex Cross
Movie • 2012
Richard Brookwell
Colin Fitz
Movie • 1997
Groundskeeper
Little Noises
Movie • 1992
Stu Slovack
Clinton and Nadine
Movie • 1988
Turner
42
Movie • 2013
Red Barber
Watch It
Movie • 1993
Rick
The Face is Familiar
Movie • 2009
Fathers & Sons
Movie • 1992
Gary (uncredited)
Stealing Harvard
Movie • 2002
Detective Charles
Mother
Movie • 1996
Carl
Any Given Sunday
Movie • 1999
Jack Rose
Three to Tango
Movie • 1999
Strauss
Set It Off
Movie • 1996
Detective Strode
Born on the Fourth of July
Movie • 1989
Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Get a Job
Movie • 2016
Diller
Watercolor Postcards
Movie • 2013
Merlin
Kid Cannabis
Movie • 2014
John Grefard
Vacation
Movie • 2015
Motorbike Cop
Nixon
Movie • 1995
Earl in Training Film
The Belko Experiment
Movie • 2016
Wendell Dukes
Johns
Movie • 1996
Danny Cohen
American Crude
Movie • 2008
Jim
The Good Catholic
Movie • 2017
Ollie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Movie • 2002
Dr. Perry Cox
Battle of the Sexes
Movie • 2017
Herb
Prisoners of Inertia
Movie • 1989
Ogden
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Movie • 2001
Self
The Jack Bull
Movie • 1999
Woody
Platoon
Movie • 1986
Sergeant O'Neill
Benched
Movie • 2018
Don
Shakedown
Movie • 1988
Sean Phillips
Flypaper
Movie • 1999
Joe
Lil' Pimp
Movie • 2005
Man Cub Master (voice)
Suffering Bastards
Movie • 1989
Buddy Johnson
Sweet Liberty
Movie • 1986
Floyd
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Movie • 1995
Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Movie • 2020
Grumblegard (voice)
Summer Catch
Movie • 2001
Hugh Alexander
The Drowning
Movie • 2016
Teddy
World Trade Center
Movie • 2006
Fireman (uncredited)
The Discoverers
Movie • 2014
Bill Birch
Sole Survivor
Movie • 2000
Victor Yates
Oliver Stone: El outsider
Movie • 2025
Self - actor (Platoon)
Back
Movie • 2009
Tom Barnes
Brothers in Arms
Movie • 2018
Self
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
TV • 2006
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003
Self
The Tony Danza Show
TV • 2004
Self
American Dragon: Jake Long
TV • 2005
Clone High
TV • 2002
Creepy Trucker (voice)
Frasier
TV • 1993
Danny Kriezel
Burn Notice
TV • 2007
The Boondocks
TV • 2005
The Practice
TV • 1997
Leonard Goode
MADtv
TV • 1995
Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
The Nightmare Room
TV • 2001
Dr. Young
WordGirl
TV • 2007
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV • 2013
Frank O'Sullivan
Justice League
TV • 2001
Executive / Bookie (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
TV • 2004
The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
TV • 2004
The Atom (voice)
Ground Floor
TV • 2013
Remington Stewart Mansfield
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV • 2005
Self
Burn Notice
TV • 2007
Tom Card
Kim Possible
TV • 2002
Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
Stan Against Evil
TV • 2016
Stanley Miller
Cruel Doubt
TV • 1992
Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
Intensity
TV • 1997
Edgler Foreman Vess
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
TV • 2003
Richard Damien (voice)
Chicago P.D.
TV • 2014
Brian Kelton
King of the Hill
TV • 1997
One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
Genius
TV • 2017
Lyndon B. Johnson
Leg Work
TV • 1987
Denny
Holidazed
TV • 2024
Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Rooster
TV • 2026
Walter Mann
Scrubs
TV • 2026
Dr. Perry Cox
Scrubs
TV • 2001
Perry Cox