John C. McGinley
Known for: Acting
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."
Filmography
Series
Chicago P.D.
Brian Kelton
2014
Series
King of the Hill
One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
1997
Series
Frasier
Danny Kriezel
1993
Series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Frank O'Sullivan
2013
Series
Scrubs
Perry Cox
2001
Series
Kim Possible
Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
2002
Series
The Practice
Leonard Goode
1997
Series
Burn Notice
2007
Series
Burn Notice
Tom Card
2007
Series
Scrubs
Dr. Perry Cox
2026
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Film
Se7en
California
1995
Series
WordGirl
2007
Series
Justice League Unlimited
The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
2004
Series
Justice League Unlimited
The Atom (voice)
2004
Series
The Boondocks
2005
Series
American Playhouse
Ogden
1982
Series
Genius
Lyndon B. Johnson
2017
Series
American Dragon: Jake Long
Dr. Diente (voice)
2005
Series
Justice League
Executive / Bookie (voice)
2001
The Tony Danza Show
Self
2004
Series
Rooster
Walter Mann
2026
Film
The Rock
Marine Captain Hendrix
1996
Film
Identity
George
2003
Film
Point Break
SAIC Ben Harp
1991
Series
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Richard Damien (voice)
2003
Film
Platoon
Sergeant O'Neill
1986
Film
42
Red Barber
2013
Series
Clone High
Creepy Trucker (voice)
2002
Film
On Deadly Ground
MacGruder
1994
Film
Nothing to Lose
Davis "Rig" Lanlow
1997
Film
Any Given Sunday
Jack Rose
1999
Film
Office Space
Bob Slydell
1999
Film
Born on the Fourth of July
Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
1989
Film
Wall Street
Marvin
1987
Film
Are We Done Yet?
Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
2007
Series
The Nightmare Room
Dr. Young
2001
Film
World Trade Center
Fireman (uncredited)
2006
Film
The Animal
Sgt. Sisk
2001
Series
Ground Floor
Remington Stewart Mansfield
2013
Film
Wild Hogs
Highway Patrolman
2007
Series
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
Film
Battle of the Sexes
Herb
2017
Series
Stan Against Evil
Stanley Miller
2016
Film
Set It Off
Detective Strode
1996
Film
Nixon
Earl in Training Film
1995
Film
The Belko Experiment
Wendell Dukes
2017
Film
Get Carter
Con McCarty
2000
Series
Leg Work
Denny
1987
Film
Alex Cross
Richard Brookwell
2012
Film
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Metallo (voice)
2009
Film
Surviving the Game
Griffin
1994
Series
Scrubs: Interns
Perry Cox
2009
Film
The Pentagon Wars
Colonel J.D. Bock
1998
Film
Highlander II: The Quickening
David Blake
1991
Film
American Crude
Jim
2008
Film
Three to Tango
Strauss
1999
Film
Get a Job
Diller
2016
Film
Summer Catch
Hugh Alexander
2001
Film
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Dr. Perry Cox
2002
Film
A Midnight Clear
Major Griffin
1992
Series
Holidazed
Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
2024
Film
Stealing Harvard
Detective Charles
2002
Film
The Jack Bull
Woody
1999
Film
Mother's Boys
Mr. Fogel, Teacher
1993
Film
Fat Man and Little Boy
Richard Schoenfield
1989
Film
Wagons East!
Julian
1994
Film
Born to Be Wild
Max Carr
1995
Film
Kid Cannabis
John Grefard
2014
Film
The Last Outlaw
Wills
1993
Series
MADtv
Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
1995
Film
Highway
Johnny the Fox
2002
Series
Cruel Doubt
Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
1992
Film
Talk Radio
Stu
1988
Film
Puff, Puff, Pass
Jerry Dupree
2006
Film
The Drowning
Teddy
2016
Film
Shakedown
Sean Phillips
1988
Series
Intensity
Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
Film
Mother
Carl
1996
Film
Brothers in Arms
Self
2018
Film
Alien Planet
Narrator
2005
Film
Hear No Evil
Mickey O'Malley
1993
Film
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Grumblegard (voice)
2020
Film
Flypaper
Joe
1999
Film
Article 99
Dr. Rudy Bobrick
1992
Film
Oliver Stone: The Outsider
Self - actor (Platoon)
2025
Film
Sweet Liberty
Floyd
1986
Film
Johns
Danny Cohen
1996
Film
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Eddie Grillo
1997
Film
Lil' Pimp
Man Cub Master (voice)
2005
Film
Watercolor Postcards
Merlin
2013
Film
Clinton and Nadine
Turner
1988
Film
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Self
2001
Film
Fathers & Sons
Gary (uncredited)
1992
Film
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
1995
Film
Sole Survivor
Victor Yates
2000
Film
The Face is Familiar
2009
Film
Target Earth
FBI Agent Vincent Naples
1998
Film
Car 54, Where Are You?
Officer Francis Muldoon
1994
Film
Two Tickets to Paradise
Mark
2006
Film
Crazy As Hell
Parker
2002
Film
Colin Fitz
Groundskeeper
1997
Film
Benched
Don
2018
Film
Lost Angels
Dr. Farmer
1989
Film
Prisoners of Inertia
Ogden
1989
Back
Tom Barnes
2009
Film
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’
Self
2009
Film
Little Noises
Stu Slovack
1992
Film
Intensity
Edgler Foreman Vess
1997
Film
The Discoverers
Bill Birch
2014
Film
Watch It
Rick
1993
Film
The Good Catholic
Ollie
2017
Film
Suffering Bastards
Buddy Johnson
1989