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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Credits
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Walter Mann★ NR
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Holidazed 2024Chuck Manetti-Hanahan★ 7.4
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Grumblegard (voice)★ 7.3
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Benched 2018Don★ 6.2
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Battle of the Sexes 2017Herb★ 6.8
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The Good Catholic 2017Ollie★ 5.5
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Genius 2017Lyndon B. Johnson★ 7.7
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Stan Against Evil 2016Stanley Miller★ 6.7
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The Drowning 2016Teddy★ 4.5
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Get a Job 2016Diller★ 5.3
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The Belko Experiment 2016Wendell Dukes★ 6.1
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Vacation 2015Motorbike Cop★ 6.3
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The Discoverers 2014Bill Birch★ 5.4
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Kid Cannabis 2014John Grefard★ 6.3
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Chicago P.D. 2014Brian Kelton★ 8.4
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Ground Floor 2013Remington Stewart Mansfield★ 7.2
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2013Frank O'Sullivan★ 8.2
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42 2013Red Barber★ 7.2
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Watercolor Postcards 2013Merlin★ 6.1
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Alex Cross 2012Richard Brookwell★ 5.2
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Metallo (voice)★ 7.1
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The Face is Familiar 2009★ NR
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American Crude 2008Jim★ 4.1
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WordGirl 2007★ 6.9
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Burn Notice 2007★ 7.5
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Are We Done Yet? 2007Chuck Mitchell, Jr.★ 5.8
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Wild Hogs 2007Highway Patrolman★ 6
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World Trade Center 2006Fireman★ 6.1
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Puff, Puff, Pass 2006Jerry Dupree★ 6
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Mark★ 5.3
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The Boondocks 2005★ 8.1
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Alien Planet 2005Narrator★ 6.9
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★ 7.7
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Lil' Pimp 2005Man Cub Master (voice)★ 5.7
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The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)★ 8.3
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Richard Damien (voice)★ 7.2
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Identity 2003George★ 7.2
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Dr. Perry Cox★ 6
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Clone High 2002Creepy Trucker (voice)★ 7.4
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Crazy As Hell 2002Parker★ 5
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Stealing Harvard 2002Detective Charles★ 4.8
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Kim Possible 2002Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)★ 7.5
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Highway 2002Johnny the Fox★ 5.5
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Justice League 2001Executive / Bookie (voice)★ 8.1
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Scrubs 2001Perry Cox★ 8
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The Nightmare Room 2001Dr. Young★ 7.8
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Summer Catch 2001Hugh Alexander★ 5.5
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The Animal 2001Sgt. Sisk★ 5.1
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Self★ 8.5
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Get Carter 2000Con McCarty★ 5.2
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Sole Survivor 2000Victor Yates★ 6.7
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Any Given Sunday 1999Jack Rose★ 6.8
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Three to Tango 1999Strauss★ 5.7
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Flypaper 1999Joe★ 4.3
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The Jack Bull 1999Woody★ 6.4
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Office Space 1999Bob Slydell★ 7.4
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The Pentagon Wars 1998Colonel J.D. Bock★ 6.8
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Target Earth 1998FBI Agent Vincent Naples★ 4.5
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Intensity 1997Edgler Foreman Vess★ 6.9
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Nothing to Lose 1997Davis "Rig" Lanlow★ 6.6
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Eddie Grillo★ 6.1
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The Practice 1997Leonard Goode★ 7.7
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Colin Fitz 1997Groundskeeper★ 5
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King of the Hill 1997One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)★ 7.3
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Mother 1996Carl★ 6.7
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Johns 1996Danny Cohen★ 5.6
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Set It Off 1996Detective Strode★ 7.2
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The Rock 1996Marine Captain Hendrix★ 7.1
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Nixon 1995Earl in Training Film★ 6.9
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MADtv 1995Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker★ 6.9
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Se7en 1995California★ 8.4
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Born to Be Wild 1995Max Carr★ 5.4
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Det. Sgt. Harry McBride★ 8.8
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Wagons East! 1994Julian★ 4.9
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Surviving the Game 1994John Griffin★ 6.1
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On Deadly Ground 1994MacGruder★ 5.2
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Officer Francis Muldoon★ 3.3
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The Last Outlaw 1993Wills★ 5.4
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Mother's Boys 1993Mr. Fogel, Teacher★ 5.4
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Frasier 1993Danny Kriezel★ 7.7
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Hear No Evil 1993Mickey O'Malley★ 4.7
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Watch It 1993Rick★ 4.8
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Cruel Doubt 1992Attorney Jim Vos Burgh★ 5
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A Midnight Clear 1992Major Griffin★ 6.5
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Little Noises 1992Stu Slovack★ 5.7
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Article 99 1992Dr. Rudy Bobrick★ 6.1
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Fathers & Sons 1992Gary (uncredited)★ 5.1
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Point Break 1991SAIC Ben Harp★ 7.2
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David Blake★ 4.7
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Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair★ 7
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Suffering Bastards 1989Buddy Johnson★ NR
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Richard Schoenfield★ 6.2
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Lost Angels 1989Dr. Farmer★ 6.1
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Prisoners of Inertia 1989Ogden★ 5
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Talk Radio 1988Stu★ 7
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Shakedown 1988Sean Phillips★ 5.8
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Clinton and Nadine 1988Turner★ 3.8
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Wall Street 1987Marvin★ 7.2
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Leg Work 1987Denny★ 5
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Platoon 1986Sergeant O'Neill★ 7.7
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Sweet Liberty 1986Floyd★ 5.6