John C. McGinley
Acting
- Born:
- 1959-08-03
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
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
Rooster
Scrubs
Oliver Stone: The Outsider
Holidazed
Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Brothers in Arms
Benched
Battle of the Sexes
The Good Catholic
Genius
The Belko Experiment
Stan Against Evil
The Drowning
Get a Job
The Discoverers
Kid Cannabis
Chicago P.D.
Ground Floor
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
42
Watercolor Postcards
Alex Cross
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing!
Scrubs: Med School
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
The Face is Familiar
Back
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’
Scrubs: Interns
American Crude
WordGirl
Burn Notice
Are We Done Yet?
Wild Hogs
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
World Trade Center
Puff, Puff, Pass
Two Tickets to Paradise
The Boondocks
Alien Planet
American Dragon: Jake Long
Lil' Pimp
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Tony Danza Show
Justice League Unlimited
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Identity
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Clone High
Crazy As Hell
Stealing Harvard
Kim Possible
Highway
Justice League
Scrubs
The Nightmare Room
Summer Catch
The Animal
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Get Carter
Sole Survivor
Any Given Sunday
Three to Tango
Flypaper
The Jack Bull
Office Space
The Pentagon Wars
Target Earth
Intensity
Intensity
Nothing to Lose
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
The Practice
Colin Fitz
King of the Hill
Mother
Johns
Set It Off
The Rock
Nixon
MADtv
Se7en
Born to Be Wild
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Wagons East!
Surviving the Game
On Deadly Ground
Car 54, Where Are You?
The Last Outlaw
Mother's Boys
Frasier
Hear No Evil
Watch It
Fathers & Sons
Cruel Doubt
A Midnight Clear
Little Noises
Article 99
Point Break
Highlander II: The Quickening
Born on the Fourth of July
Suffering Bastards
Fat Man and Little Boy
Lost Angels
Prisoners of Inertia
Talk Radio
Shakedown
Clinton and Nadine
Wall Street
Leg Work
Platoon
Sweet Liberty
American Playhouse
Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle of the Pacific