John C. McGinleyborn 1959

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Actor

Popularity

3.4

Famous

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."

Credits

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

2020

Animation • Family • TV Movie

as Grumblegard (voice)

7.3
0.9
Benched
Benched

2018

Comedy • Drama

as Don

6.2
0.3
Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes

2017

Comedy • Drama • History

as Herb

6.8
2.2
The Good Catholic
The Good Catholic

2017

Comedy • Drama

as Ollie

5.4
0.6
The Drowning
The Drowning

2016

Drama • Thriller

as Teddy

4.5
1
Get a Job
Get a Job

2016

Comedy • Drama

as Diller

5.3
1.9
The Belko Experiment
The Belko Experiment

2016

Horror • Thriller

as Wendell Dukes

6.1
3.1
Vacation
Vacation

2015

Comedy

as Motorbike Cop

6.3
4.2
The Discoverers
The Discoverers

2014

Comedy

as Bill Birch

4.9
0.5
Kid Cannabis
Kid Cannabis

2014

Drama

as John Grefard

6.3
1
42
42

2013

Drama

as Red Barber

7.2
3.1
Watercolor Postcards
Watercolor Postcards

2013

Drama

as Merlin

5.8
0.6
Alex Cross
Alex Cross

2012

Action • Crime • Mystery • Thriller

as Richard Brookwell

5.2
2.1
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

2009

Adventure • Animation • Drama • Science Fiction

as Metallo (voice)

7.1
1.6
The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar

2009

Documentary

0
0.3
American Crude
American Crude

2008

Comedy • Drama

as Jim

4
0.6
Are We Done Yet?
Are We Done Yet?

2007

Comedy • Family

as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.

5.8
2.3
Wild Hogs
Wild Hogs

2007

Action • Adventure • Comedy

as Highway Patrolman

6
2.8
World Trade Center
World Trade Center

2006

Drama • History • Thriller

as Fireman

6.1
2.1
Puff, Puff, Pass
Puff, Puff, Pass

2006

Comedy

as Jerry Dupree

6
0.6
Two Tickets to Paradise
Two Tickets to Paradise

2006

Comedy

as Mark

5.3
2.1
Alien Planet
Alien Planet

2005

Animation • Documentary • Science Fiction

as Narrator

7
0.5
Lil' Pimp
Lil' Pimp

2005

Animation • Comedy

as Man Cub Master (voice)

5.1
0.8
Identity
Identity

2003

Mystery • Thriller

as George

7.2
5.8
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002

Comedy • Family

as Dr. Perry Cox

6
0.8
Crazy As Hell
Crazy As Hell

2002

Horror • Thriller

as Parker

5
0.3
Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard

2002

Action • Comedy • Crime • Drama

as Detective Charles

4.8
0.7
Highway
Highway

2002

Action • Adventure • Drama

as Johnny the Fox

5.5
1.3
Summer Catch
Summer Catch

2001

Comedy • Romance

as Hugh Alexander

5.4
1
The Animal
The Animal

2001

Comedy • Science Fiction

as Sgt. Sisk

5.1
2.8
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
8.5
0.4
Get Carter
Get Carter

2000

Action • Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Con McCarty

5.2
3.2
Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor

2000

Drama • Mystery • Science Fiction • TV Movie • Thriller

as Victor Yates

6.6
0.6
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday

1999

Drama

as Jack Rose

6.8
3.1
Three to Tango
Three to Tango

1999

Comedy • Romance

as Strauss

5.7
1.1
Flypaper
Flypaper

1999

Action • Romance • Thriller

as Joe

4.2
1.5
The Jack Bull
The Jack Bull

1999

TV Movie • Western

as Woody

6.3
1.1
Office Space
Office Space

1999

Comedy

as Bob Slydell

7.4
3.9
The Pentagon Wars
The Pentagon Wars

1998

Comedy • Drama • TV Movie • War

as Colonel J.D. Bock

6.8
1.3
Target Earth
Target Earth

1998

Horror • Science Fiction • TV Movie

as FBI Agent Vincent Naples

4.2
1.2
Intensity
Intensity

1997

Horror • TV Movie • Thriller

as Edgler Foreman Vess

7
0.6
Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose

1997

Action • Adventure • Comedy • Crime

as Davis "Rig" Lanlow

6.6
2.1
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Truth or Consequences, N.M.

1997

Action • Crime • Drama

as Eddie Grillo

6.1
0.9
Colin Fitz
Colin Fitz

1997

Comedy

as Groundskeeper

5
0.6
Mother
Mother

1996

Comedy • Drama

as Carl

6.7
0.9
Johns
Johns

1996

Drama • Romance

as Danny Cohen

5.4
0.9
Set It Off
Set It Off

1996

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Detective Strode

7.2
2.2
The Rock
The Rock

1996

Action • Adventure • Thriller

as Marine Captain Hendrix

7.1
7.7
Nixon
Nixon

1995

Drama • History

as Earl in Training Film

6.9
1.5
Se7en
Se7en

1995

Crime • Mystery • Thriller

as California

8.4
19.9
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild

1995

Drama • Family

as Max Carr

5.3
0.8
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.

1995

Crime • Drama • TV Movie

as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride

8.8
0.5
Wagons East!
Wagons East!

1994

Adventure • Comedy • Western

as Julian

4.9
0.9
Surviving the Game
Surviving the Game

1994

Action • Adventure • Crime • Drama • Thriller

as John Griffin

6.1
1.2
On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground

1994

Action • Adventure • Thriller

as MacGruder

5.2
2.3
Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?

1994

Action • Comedy

as Officer Francis Muldoon

3.3
0.3
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw

1993

Action • TV Movie • Western

as Wills

5.3
1.8
Mother's Boys
Mother's Boys

1993

Drama • Thriller

as Mr. Fogel, Teacher

5.3
1
Hear No Evil
Hear No Evil

1993

Thriller

as Mickey O'Malley

4.7
1
Watch It
Watch It

1993

Comedy

as Rick

4.8
0.4
A Midnight Clear
A Midnight Clear

1992

Drama • History • War

as Major Griffin

6.5
0.6
Little Noises
Little Noises

1992

Comedy

as Stu Slovack

5.7
0.2
Article 99
Article 99

1992

Drama

as Dr. Rudy Bobrick

6.1
1.5
Fathers & Sons
Fathers & Sons

1992

Drama • Thriller

as Gary (uncredited)

5.1
0.7
Point Break
Point Break

1991

Action • Crime • Thriller

as SAIC Ben Harp

7.2
7.4
Highlander II: The Quickening
Highlander II: The Quickening

1991

Action • Adventure • Fantasy • Science Fiction

as David Blake

4.7
2.3
Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July

1989

Drama • War

as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair

7
3.1
Suffering Bastards
Suffering Bastards

1989

Comedy

as Buddy Johnson

1
0.2
Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy

1989

Drama • History • War

as Richard Schoenfield

6.2
1.2
Lost Angels
Lost Angels

1989

Drama

as Dr. Farmer

6.1
0.5
Prisoners of Inertia
Prisoners of Inertia

1989

Comedy

as Ogden

5
0.1
Talk Radio
Talk Radio

1988

Drama

as Stu

7
0.7
Shakedown
Shakedown

1988

Action • Crime • Drama • Mystery • Thriller

as Sean Phillips

5.8
1.3
Clinton and Nadine
Clinton and Nadine

1988

Action • Crime • Drama • Romance • TV Movie • Thriller

as Turner

3.6
0.5
Wall Street
Wall Street

1987

Crime • Drama

as Marvin

7.2
3.6
Platoon
Platoon

1986

Action • Drama • War

as Sergeant O'Neill

7.7
9
Sweet Liberty
Sweet Liberty

1986

Comedy • Romance

as Floyd

5.4
0.9

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