John C. McGinley
Biography
John C. McGinley is an American actor born on August 3, 1959, in New York City, New York. He is known for his versatile performances in film and television, often portraying intense and memorable characters. McGinley's portrayal of Dr. Perry Cox in the television series "Scrubs" earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. He has appeared in numerous projects, with 112 known credits. McGinley is recognized for his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic moments. He is also known by the name John McGinley جان سی. مکگینلی.
Career overview
John C. McGinley is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of intense and memorable characters. McGinley's acting career spans multiple roles, with one of his most notable performances being in the television series "Scrubs." In this show, he played the character Dr. Perry Cox, showcasing his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic moments.
Prior to his role in "Scrubs," McGinley appeared in various other projects, although specific details about these roles are not provided. His performance in "Scrubs" earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following, highlighting his range as an actor. McGinley's ability to convey complex emotions and navigate different tones has made him a sought-after actor in the industry.
McGinley's acting credits include over 100 roles, demonstrating his extensive experience in the field. His work in television and film has solidified his position as a respected actor, with his performances often leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
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- Scrubs (2026) as Dr. Perry Cox
- Scrubs (2026) Executive Producer
- Rooster (2026) as Walter Mann
- Oliver Stone: El outsider (2025) as Self - actor (Platoon)
- Holidazed (2024) as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020) as Grumblegard (voice)
- Benched (2018) as Don
- Brothers in Arms (2018) as Self
- Genius (2017) as Lyndon B. Johnson
- The Belko Experiment (2017) as Wendell Dukes
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) as Herb
- The Good Catholic (2017) as Ollie
- Stan Against Evil (2016) as Stanley Miller
- Get a Job (2016) as Diller
- The Drowning (2016) as Teddy
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Brian Kelton
- Kid Cannabis (2014) as John Grefard
- The Discoverers (2014) as Bill Birch
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Frank O'Sullivan
- 42 (2013) as Red Barber
- Ground Floor (2013) as Remington Stewart Mansfield
- Watercolor Postcards (2013) as Merlin
- Alex Cross (2012) as Richard Brookwell
- Scrubs: Interns (2009) as Perry Cox
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009) as Metallo (voice)
- The Face is Familiar (2009)
- Back (2009) as Tom Barnes
- Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’ (2009) as Self
- American Crude (2008) as Jim
- WordGirl (2007)
- Burn Notice (2007)
- Burn Notice (2007) as Tom Card
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Highway Patrolman
- Are We Done Yet? (2007) as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
- World Trade Center (2006) as Fireman (uncredited)
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2006)
- Puff, Puff, Pass (2006) as Jerry Dupree
- Two Tickets to Paradise (2006) as Mark
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- The Boondocks (2005)
- American Dragon: Jake Long (2005) as Dr. Diente (voice)
- Alien Planet (2005) as Narrator
- Lil' Pimp (2005) as Man Cub Master (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as The Atom (voice)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Identity (2003) as George
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003) as Richard Damien (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
- Clone High (2002) as Creepy Trucker (voice)
- It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) as Dr. Perry Cox
- Highway (2002) as Johnny the Fox
- Stealing Harvard (2002) as Detective Charles
- Crazy As Hell (2002) as Parker
- Scrubs (2001) as Perry Cox
- Justice League (2001) as Executive / Bookie (voice)
- The Animal (2001) as Sgt. Sisk
- The Nightmare Room (2001) as Dr. Young
- Summer Catch (2001) as Hugh Alexander
- A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' (2001) as Self
- Get Carter (2000) as Con McCarty
- Sole Survivor (2000) as Victor Yates
- Office Space (1999) as Bob Slydell
- Any Given Sunday (1999) as Jack Rose
- Three to Tango (1999) as Strauss
- The Jack Bull (1999) as Woody
- The Jack Bull (1999) Executive Producer
- Flypaper (1999) as Joe
- The Pentagon Wars (1998) as Colonel J.D. Bock
- Target Earth (1998) as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
- King of the Hill (1997) as One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Leonard Goode
- Nothing to Lose (1997) as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
- Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) as Eddie Grillo
- Intensity (1997) as Edgler Foreman Vess
- Colin Fitz (1997) as Groundskeeper
- Colin Fitz (1997) Producer
- Intensity (1997) as Edgler Foreman Vess
- The Rock (1996) as Marine Captain Hendrix
- Set It Off (1996) as Detective Strode
- Mother (1996) as Carl
- Johns (1996) as Danny Cohen
- Se7en (1995) as California
- Nixon (1995) as Earl in Training Film
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker
- Born to Be Wild (1995) as Max Carr
- The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. (1995) as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
- On Deadly Ground (1994) as MacGruder
- Surviving the Game (1994) as Griffin
- Wagons East! (1994) as Julian
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) as Officer Francis Muldoon
- Frasier (1993) as Danny Kriezel
- Hear No Evil (1993) as Mickey O'Malley
- Mother's Boys (1993) as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
- The Last Outlaw (1993) as Wills
- Watch It (1993) as Rick
- Watch It (1993) Producer
- Article 99 (1992) as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
- Cruel Doubt (1992) as Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
- A Midnight Clear (1992) as Major Griffin
- Fathers & Sons (1992) as Gary (uncredited)
- Little Noises (1992) as Stu Slovack
- Point Break (1991) as SAIC Ben Harp
- Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) as David Blake
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
- Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) as Richard Schoenfield
- Prisoners of Inertia (1989) as Ogden
- Lost Angels (1989) as Dr. Farmer
- Suffering Bastards (1989) as Buddy Johnson
- Suffering Bastards (1989) Writer
- Shakedown (1988) as Sean Phillips
- Talk Radio (1988) as Stu
- Clinton and Nadine (1988) as Turner
- Wall Street (1987) as Marvin
- Leg Work (1987) as Denny
- Platoon (1986) as Sergeant O'Neill
- Sweet Liberty (1986) as Floyd
- American Playhouse (1982) as Ogden