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