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