John C. McGinley
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1959-08-03
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
John C. McGinley
Biography
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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Jul 12, 1991
Talk Radio
Dec 21, 1988
Office Space
Feb 19, 1999
Are We Done Yet?
Apr 04, 2007
Se7en
Sep 22, 1995
Wall Street
Dec 10, 1987
Identity
Apr 25, 2003
Get Carter
Oct 06, 2000
Wagons East!
Aug 16, 1994
The Last Outlaw
Oct 30, 1993
Wild Hogs
Mar 02, 2007
The Animal
Jun 01, 2001
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Sep 29, 2009
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
May 02, 1997
Nothing to Lose
Jul 18, 1997
A Midnight Clear
Apr 24, 1992
Car 54, Where Are You?
Jan 28, 1994
Target Earth
Jan 01, 1998
Highlander II: The Quickening
Jan 13, 1991
Puff, Puff, Pass
May 09, 2006
Article 99
Mar 13, 1992
Fat Man and Little Boy
Oct 20, 1989
The Rock
Jun 07, 1996
On Deadly Ground
Feb 18, 1994
Two Tickets to Paradise
Jan 01, 2006
Intensity
Aug 05, 1997
Mother's Boys
Oct 01, 1993
The Pentagon Wars
Feb 28, 1998
Lost Angels
May 05, 1989
Surviving the Game
Apr 15, 1994
Alien Planet
May 14, 2005
Highway
Mar 26, 2002
Born to Be Wild
Mar 31, 1995
Hear No Evil
Mar 26, 1993
Crazy As Hell
Sep 27, 2002
Alex Cross
Oct 18, 2012
Colin Fitz
Jan 19, 1997
Little Noises
Apr 24, 1992
Clinton and Nadine
May 04, 1988
42
Apr 12, 2013
Watch It
Mar 26, 1993
The Face is Familiar
Jun 08, 2009
Fathers & Sons
Nov 06, 1992
Stealing Harvard
Sep 13, 2002
Mother
Dec 25, 1996
Any Given Sunday
Dec 22, 1999
Three to Tango
Oct 22, 1999
Set It Off
Nov 06, 1996
Born on the Fourth of July
Dec 20, 1989
Get a Job
Mar 17, 2016
Watercolor Postcards
Jan 01, 2013
Kid Cannabis
Apr 18, 2014
Vacation
Jul 28, 2015
Nixon
Dec 22, 1995
The Belko Experiment
Mar 17, 2016
Johns
Dec 10, 1996
American Crude
Jun 03, 2008
The Good Catholic
Sep 08, 2017
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Nov 29, 2002
Battle of the Sexes
Sep 22, 2017
Prisoners of Inertia
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A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
Jan 01, 2001
The Jack Bull
Apr 17, 1999
Platoon
Dec 19, 1986
Benched
Aug 17, 2018
Shakedown
May 06, 1988
Flypaper
Jul 18, 1999
Lil' Pimp
Jan 11, 2005
Suffering Bastards
Dec 09, 1989
Sweet Liberty
May 16, 1986
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Mar 06, 1995
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Jul 24, 2020
Summer Catch
Aug 22, 2001
The Drowning
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World Trade Center
Aug 09, 2006
The Discoverers
May 16, 2014
Sole Survivor
Sep 13, 2000
Oliver Stone, l’Amérique au vitriol
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Back
Feb 02, 2009
Brothers in Arms
Nov 13, 2018
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
Sep 16, 2006
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Sep 08, 2003
The Tony Danza Show
Sep 13, 2004
American Dragon: Jake Long
Jan 21, 2005
Clone High
Nov 02, 2002
Frasier
Sep 16, 1993
Burn Notice
Jun 28, 2007
The Boondocks
Nov 06, 2005
The Practice
Mar 04, 1997
Scrubs
Oct 02, 2001
MADtv
Oct 14, 1995
The Nightmare Room
Aug 31, 2001
WordGirl
Sep 07, 2007
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sep 17, 2013
Justice League
Nov 17, 2001
Justice League Unlimited
Jul 31, 2004
Justice League Unlimited
Jul 31, 2004
Ground Floor
Nov 14, 2013
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Jan 03, 2005
Burn Notice
Jun 28, 2007
Kim Possible
Jun 07, 2002
Stan Against Evil
Oct 31, 2016
Cruel Doubt
May 17, 1992
Intensity
Aug 05, 1997
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Jul 11, 2003
Chicago P.D.
Jan 08, 2014
King of the Hill
Jan 12, 1997
Genius
Apr 25, 2017
Leg Work
Oct 03, 1987
Holidazed
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