John C. McGinley

66 years old 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."

Recent movies

# Name Character Rating
1 Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020) Grumblegard (voice) 3
2 Benched (2018) Don -
3 The Good Catholic (2017) Ollie 5.5
4 Battle of the Sexes (2017) Herb 7.3
5 The Belko Experiment (2016) Wendell Dukes 6.6
6 Get a Job (2016) Diller 5.6
7 The Drowning (2016) Teddy 5
8 Vacation (2015) Motorbike Cop 6.4
9 Kid Cannabis (2014) John Grefard 7.2
10 42 (2013) Red Barber 7.7
11 Alex Cross (2012) Richard Brookwell 5.6
12 The Face is Familiar (2009) - -
13 Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009) Metallo (voice) 7.3
14 American Crude (2008) Jim -
15 Are We Done Yet? (2007) Chuck Mitchell, Jr. 5.1
16 Wild Hogs (2007) Highway Patrolman 5.7
17 Two Tickets to Paradise (2006) Mark -
18 World Trade Center (2006) Fireman (uncredited) 5.7
19 Puff, Puff, Pass (2006) Jerry Dupree -
20 Alien Planet (2005) Narrator -
21 Identity (2003) George 7.5
22 Crazy As Hell (2002) Parker -
23 Highway (2002) Johnny the Fox -
24 Stealing Harvard (2002) Detective Charles 6
25 It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) Dr. Perry Cox 5.5
26 The Animal (2001) Sgt. Sisk 4.9
27 Summer Catch (2001) Hugh Alexander 4.5
28 A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' (2001) Self -
29 Get Carter (2000) Con McCarty 6.1
30 Sole Survivor (2000) Victor Yates -
31 Office Space (1999) Bob Slydell 7.9
32 Flypaper (1999) Joe -
33 Any Given Sunday (1999) Jack Rose 7.3
34 Three to Tango (1999) Strauss 6.9
35 The Pentagon Wars (1998) Colonel J.D. Bock 8
36 Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) Eddie Grillo -
37 Nothing to Lose (1997) Davis "Rig" Lanlow 7.5
38 Colin Fitz (1997) Groundskeeper 4
39 Intensity (1997) Edgler Foreman Vess -
40 The Rock (1996) Marine Captain Hendrix 7.4
41 Set It Off (1996) Detective Strode 7.6
42 Johns (1996) Danny Cohen -
43 Mother (1996) Carl 2.5
44 Se7en (1995) California 8.6
45 Born to Be Wild (1995) Max Carr -
46 Nixon (1995) Earl in Training Film 7.6
47 Surviving the Game (1994) Griffin 7
48 Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) Officer Francis Muldoon -
49 On Deadly Ground (1994) MacGruder 4.7
50 The Last Outlaw (1993) Wills -
51 Watch It (1993) Rick -
52 Hear No Evil (1993) Mickey O'Malley 6
53 Mother's Boys (1993) Mr. Fogel, Teacher 6
54 Article 99 (1992) Dr. Rudy Bobrick -
55 Fathers & Sons (1992) Gary (uncredited) -
56 A Midnight Clear (1992) Major Griffin -
57 Point Break (1991) SAIC Ben Harp 7.4
58 Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) David Blake 5.8
59 Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) Richard Schoenfield 6
60 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair 6.8
61 Shakedown (1988) Sean Phillips -
62 Talk Radio (1988) Stu 8
63 Clinton and Nadine (1988) Turner -
64 Wall Street (1987) Marvin 7.1
65 Platoon (1986) Sergeant O'Neill 7.9