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John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Birthday: 1959-08-03 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

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."

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2025
Oliver Stone: El outsider

as    Self - actor (Platoon)

2018
Benched

as    Don

2018
Brothers in Arms

as    Self

2017
The Good Catholic

as    Ollie

2017
The Drowning

as    Teddy

2016
Stan Against Evil

as    Stanley Miller

2016
The Belko Experiment

as    Wendell Dukes

2014
The Discoverers

as    Bill Birch

2014
Kid Cannabis

as    John Grefard

2013
Watercolor Postcards

as    Merlin

2013
Ground Floor

as    Remington Stewart Mansfield

2012
Alex Cross

as    Richard Brookwell

2009
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

as    Metallo (voice)

2009
Back

as    Tom Barnes

2008
American Crude

as    Jim

2007
Are We Done Yet?

as    Chuck Mitchell, Jr.

2006
Two Tickets to Paradise

as    Mark

2005
Lil' Pimp

as    Man Cub Master (voice)

2005
Alien Planet

as    Narrator

2003
Identity

as    George

2002
Stealing Harvard

as    Detective Charles

2002
Highway

as    Johnny the Fox