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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1959-08-03 (65 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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

Acting

2024

Holidazed as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan

2020

2018

Benched as Don

2017

Genius as Lyndon B. Johnson

2016

Get a Job as Diller
The Belko Experiment as Wendell Dukes
The Drowning as Teddy
Stan Against Evil as Stanley Miller

2015

Vacation as Motorbike Cop

2014

Kid Cannabis as John Grefard
The Discoverers as Bill Birch
Chicago P.D. as Brian Kelton

2013

42 as Red Barber
Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Frank O'Sullivan
Ground Floor as Remington Stewart Mansfield

2012

Alex Cross as Richard Brookwell

2009

2008

2007

Are We Done Yet? as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Wild Hogs as Highway Patrolman
Burn Notice as Tom Card

2006

2005

2004

Justice League Unlimited as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
Justice League Unlimited as The Atom (voice)

2003

2002

Highway as Johnny the Fox
Crazy As Hell as Parker
Stealing Harvard as Detective Charles
Clone High as Creepy Trucker (voice)
Kim Possible as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)

2001

The Animal as Sgt. Sisk
Summer Catch as Hugh Alexander
Scrubs as Perry Cox
The Nightmare Room as Dr. Young
Justice League as Executive / Bookie (voice)

2000

Get Carter as Con McCarty
Sole Survivor as Victor Yates

1999

Office Space as Bob Slydell
Any Given Sunday as Jack Rose
Three to Tango as Strauss
The Jack Bull as Woody
Flypaper as Joe

1998

Target Earth as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
The Pentagon Wars as Colonel J.D. Bock

1997

Nothing to Lose as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Intensity as Edgler Foreman Vess
Colin Fitz as Groundskeeper
The Practice as Leonard Goode
Intensity as Edgler Foreman Vess
King of the Hill as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)

1996

The Rock as Marine Captain Hendrix
Mother as Carl
Set It Off as Detective Strode
Johns as Danny Cohen

1995

Se7en as California
Born to Be Wild as Max Carr
Nixon as Earl in Training Film
MADtv as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker

1994

Wagons East! as Julian
Car 54, Where Are You? as Officer Francis Muldoon
On Deadly Ground as MacGruder
Surviving the Game as John Griffin

1993

Mother's Boys as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Hear No Evil as Mickey O'Malley
Watch It as Rick
Frasier as Danny Kriezel

1992

A Midnight Clear as Major Griffin
Article 99 as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Little Noises as Stu Slovack
Fathers & Sons as Gary (uncredited)
Cruel Doubt as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh

1991

Point Break as SAIC Ben Harp

1989

Fat Man and Little Boy as Richard Schoenfield
Lost Angels as Dr. Farmer
Born on the Fourth of July as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Suffering Bastards as Buddy Johnson

1988

Talk Radio as Stu
Shakedown as Sean Phillips

1987

Wall Street as Marvin
Leg Work as Denny

1986

Platoon as Sergeant O'Neill
Sweet Liberty as Floyd

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Production

1999

The Jack Bull as Executive Producer

1993

Watch It as Producer

Writing

1989