John C. McGinley
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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
Credits
Se7en (1995)
as California
The Rock (1996)
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Identity (2003)
as George
Platoon (1986)
as Sergeant O'Neill
Point Break (1991)
as SAIC Ben Harp
The Animal (2001)
as Sgt. Sisk
The Belko Experiment (2017)
as Wendell Dukes
42 (2013)
as Red Barber
Office Space (1999)
as Bob Slydell
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
as Herb
Any Given Sunday (1999)
as Jack Rose
Wall Street (1987)
as Marvin
Wild Hogs (2007)
as Highway Patrolman
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
as David Blake
American Crude (2008)
as Jim
Are We Done Yet? (2007)
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Set It Off (1996)
as Detective Strode
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
as Dr. Perry Cox
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Surviving the Game (1994)
as Griffin
World Trade Center (2006)
as Fireman (uncredited)
Nothing to Lose (1997)
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
as Richard Schoenfield
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
as Metallo (voice)
Get Carter (2000)
as Con McCarty
On Deadly Ground (1994)
as MacGruder
Alien Planet (2005)
as Narrator
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing! (2011)
as Self
Nixon (1995)
as Earl in Training Film
Alex Cross (2012)
as Richard Brookwell
Oliver Stone: The Outsider (2025)
as Self - actor (Platoon)
Mother's Boys (1993)
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Get a Job (2016)
as Diller
Summer Catch (2001)
as Hugh Alexander
Benched (2018)
as Don
Hear No Evil (1993)
as Mickey O'Malley
Highway (2002)
as Johnny the Fox
The Pentagon Wars (1998)
as Colonel J.D. Bock
Talk Radio (1988)
as Stu
Shakedown (1988)
as Sean Phillips
Three to Tango (1999)
as Strauss
Kid Cannabis (2014)
as John Grefard
The Jack Bull (1999)
as Woody
Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
as Eddie Grillo
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020)
as Grumblegard (voice)
The Last Outlaw (1993)
as Wills
Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf (2024)
as Narrator - Self
Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle of the Pacific (—)
as Narrator - Self
Mother (1996)
as Carl
Born to Be Wild (1995)
as Max Carr
Puff, Puff, Pass (2006)
as Jerry Dupree
Car 54, Where Are You? (1994)
as Officer Francis Muldoon
Wagons East! (1994)
as Julian
Prisoners of Inertia (1989)
as Ogden
Article 99 (1992)
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
A Midnight Clear (1992)
as Major Griffin
Crazy As Hell (2002)
as Parker
Johns (1996)
as Danny Cohen
Stealing Harvard (2002)
as Detective Charles
Clinton and Nadine (1988)
as Turner
Target Earth (1998)
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
The Drowning (2016)
as Teddy
Fathers & Sons (1992)
as Gary (uncredited)
Two Tickets to Paradise (2006)
as Mark
Lost Angels (1989)
as Dr. Farmer
Sweet Liberty (1986)
as Floyd
Lil' Pimp (2005)
as Man Cub Master (voice)
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. (1995)
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Brothers in Arms (2018)
as Self
Intensity (1997)
as Edgler Foreman Vess
Sole Survivor (2000)
as Victor Yates
The Good Catholic (2017)
as Ollie
Watercolor Postcards (2013)
as Merlin
The Discoverers (2014)
as Bill Birch
Flypaper (1999)
as Joe
The Face is Familiar (2009)
Actor
Colin Fitz (1997)
as Groundskeeper
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' (2001)
as Self
Watch It (1993)
as Rick
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’ (2009)
as Self
Suffering Bastards (1989)
as Buddy Johnson
Little Noises (1992)
as Stu Slovack
Back (2009)
as Tom Barnes