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John C. McGinley
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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 appear…
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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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John C. McGinley's Filmography
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Oliver Stone: The Outsider
as Self - actor (Platoon)
Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf
as Narrator - Self
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
as Grumblegard (voice)
Brothers in Arms
as Self
Benched
as Don
Battle of the Sexes
as Herb
The Good Catholic
as Ollie
The Belko Experiment
as Wendell Dukes
The Drowning
as Teddy
Get a Job
as Diller
The Discoverers
as Bill Birch
Kid Cannabis
as John Grefard
42
as Red Barber
Watercolor Postcards
as Merlin
Alex Cross
as Richard Brookwell
Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing!
as Self
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
as Metallo (voice)
The Face is Familiar
No Poster
Back
as Tom Barnes
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’
as Self
American Crude
as Jim
Are We Done Yet?
as Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Wild Hogs
as Highway Patrolman
World Trade Center
as Fireman (uncredited)
Puff, Puff, Pass
as Jerry Dupree
Two Tickets to Paradise
as Mark
Alien Planet
as Narrator
Lil' Pimp
as Man Cub Master (voice)
Identity
as George
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Dr. Perry Cox
Crazy As Hell
as Parker
Stealing Harvard
as Detective Charles
Highway
as Johnny the Fox
Summer Catch
as Hugh Alexander
The Animal
as Sgt. Sisk
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'
as Self
Get Carter
as Con McCarty
Sole Survivor
as Victor Yates
Any Given Sunday
as Jack Rose
Three to Tango
as Strauss
Flypaper
as Joe
The Jack Bull
as Woody
Office Space
as Bob Slydell
The Pentagon Wars
as Colonel J.D. Bock
Target Earth
as FBI Agent Vincent Naples
Intensity
as Edgler Foreman Vess
Nothing to Lose
as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
as Eddie Grillo
Colin Fitz
as Groundskeeper
Mother
as Carl
Johns
as Danny Cohen
Set It Off
as Detective Strode
The Rock
as Marine Captain Hendrix
Nixon
as Earl in Training Film
Se7en
as California
Born to Be Wild
as Max Carr
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
as Det. Sgt. Harry McBride
Wagons East!
as Julian
Surviving the Game
as Griffin
On Deadly Ground
as MacGruder
Car 54, Where Are You?
as Officer Francis Muldoon
The Last Outlaw
as Wills
Mother's Boys
as Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Hear No Evil
as Mickey O'Malley
Watch It
as Rick
Fathers & Sons
as Gary (uncredited)
A Midnight Clear
as Major Griffin
Little Noises
as Stu Slovack
Article 99
as Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Point Break
as SAIC Ben Harp
Highlander II: The Quickening
as David Blake
Born on the Fourth of July
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Suffering Bastards
as Buddy Johnson
Fat Man and Little Boy
as Richard Schoenfield
Lost Angels
as Dr. Farmer
Prisoners of Inertia
as Ogden
Talk Radio
as Stu
Shakedown
as Sean Phillips
Clinton and Nadine
as Turner
Wall Street
as Marvin
Platoon
as Sergeant O'Neill
Sweet Liberty
as Floyd
Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle of the Pacific
as Narrator - Self