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John C. McGinley

Acting Born Aug 3, 1959 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

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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Known for

Chicago P.D.

as Brian Kelton

Scrubs

as Perry Cox

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Frank O'Sullivan

Frasier

as Danny Kriezel
Film

Se7en

as California

Justice League Unlimited

as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)

Justice League Unlimited

as The Atom (voice)

Scrubs

as Dr. Perry Cox

Rooster

as Walter Mann
Film

Seven Samurai

as Dr. Diente (voice)

Full filmography

  • Chicago P.D. (2014) as Brian Kelton
  • King of the Hill (1997) as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
  • Scrubs (2001) as Perry Cox
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Frank O'Sullivan
  • Frasier (1993) as Danny Kriezel
  • Kim Possible (2002) as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
  • The Practice (1997) as Leonard Goode
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
  • Burn Notice (2007)
  • Burn Notice (2007) as Tom Card
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • WordGirl (2007)
  • Se7en (1995) as California
  • The Boondocks (2005)
  • Genius (2017) as Lyndon B. Johnson
  • The Rock (1996) as Marine Captain Hendrix
  • Justice League Unlimited (2004) as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
  • Justice League Unlimited (2004) as The Atom (voice)
  • Scrubs (2026) as Dr. Perry Cox
  • Rooster (2026) as Walter Mann
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
  • American Dragon: Jake Long (2005) as Dr. Diente (voice)
  • Justice League (2001) as Executive / Bookie (voice)
  • Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003) as Richard Damien (voice)