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."
| Series | Rooster | Walter Mann | 2027 |
| Movie | Oliver Stone: El outsider | Self - actor (Platoon) | 2025-06-01 |
| Series | Holidazed | Chuck Manetti-Hanahan | 2024-11-14 |
| Movie | Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing | Grumblegard (voice) | 2020-07-24 |
| Movie | Benched | Don | 2018-08-17 |
| Movie | Brothers in Arms | Self | 2018-11-13 |
| Series | Genius | Lyndon B. Johnson | 2017-04-25 |
| Movie | The Good Catholic | Ollie | 2017-09-08 |
| Movie | Battle of the Sexes | Herb | 2017-09-22 |
| Movie | Get a Job | Diller | 2016-03-17 |
| Movie | The Belko Experiment | Wendell Dukes | 2016-03-17 |
| Series | Stan Against Evil | Stanley Miller | 2016-10-31 |
| Movie | The Drowning | Teddy | 2016-10-08 |
| Movie | Vacation | Motorbike Cop | 2015-07-28 |
| Series | Chicago P.D. | Brian Kelton | 2014-01-08 |
| Movie | The Discoverers | Bill Birch | 2014-05-16 |
| Movie | Kid Cannabis | John Grefard | 2014-04-18 |
| Movie | Watercolor Postcards | Merlin | 2013-01-01 |
| Movie | 42 | Red Barber | 2013-04-12 |
| Series | Ground Floor | Remington Stewart Mansfield | 2013-11-14 |
| Series | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Frank O'Sullivan | 2013-09-17 |
| Movie | Alex Cross | Richard Brookwell | 2012-10-18 |
| Series | Dan Vs. | Fake Dan | 2011-01-01 |
| Movie | Back | Tom Barnes | 2009-02-02 |
| Movie | Scrubs: Interns | Perry Cox | 2009-01-02 |
| Movie | The Face is Familiar | Unknown | 2009-06-08 |
| Movie | Superman/Batman: Public Enemies | Metallo (voice) | 2009-09-29 |
| Movie | American Crude | Jim | 2008-06-03 |
| Movie | Are We Done Yet? | Chuck Mitchell, Jr. | 2007-04-04 |
| Movie | Wild Hogs | Highway Patrolman | 2007-03-02 |
| Series | Burn Notice | Tom Card | 2007-06-28 |
| Series | WordGirl | Unknown | 2007-09-07 |
| Movie | Puff, Puff, Pass | Jerry Dupree | 2006-05-09 |
| Movie | Two Tickets to Paradise | Mark | 2006-01-01 |
| Movie | World Trade Center | Fireman (uncredited) | 2006-08-09 |
| Series | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Unknown | 2006-09-16 |
| Series | American Dragon: Jake Long | Unknown | 2005-01-21 |
| Series | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self | 2005-01-03 |
| Movie | Lil' Pimp | Man Cub Master (voice) | 2005-01-11 |
| Movie | Alien Planet | Narrator | 2005-05-14 |
| Series | The Boondocks | Unknown | 2005-11-06 |
| Series | Justice League Unlimited | The Atom (voice) | 2004-07-31 |
| Series | The Tony Danza Show | Self | 2004-09-13 |
| Movie | Identity | George | 2003-04-25 |
| Series | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | 2003-09-08 |
| Series | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Richard Damien (voice) | 2003-07-11 |
| Series | Kim Possible | Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) | 2002-06-07 |
| Movie | Stealing Harvard | Detective Charles | 2002-09-13 |
| Movie | Highway | Johnny the Fox | 2002-03-26 |
| Movie | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Dr. Perry Cox | 2002-11-29 |
| Movie | Crazy As Hell | Parker | 2002-09-27 |
| Series | Clone High | Creepy Trucker (voice) | 2002-11-02 |
| Movie | The Animal | Sgt. Sisk | 2001-06-01 |
| Movie | A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' | Self | 2001-01-01 |
| Movie | Summer Catch | Hugh Alexander | 2001-08-22 |
| Series | The Nightmare Room | Dr. Young | 2001-08-31 |
| Series | Justice League | Executive / Bookie (voice) | 2001-11-17 |
| Series | Scrubs | Perry Cox | 2001-10-02 |
| Movie | Sole Survivor | Victor Yates | 2000-09-13 |
| Movie | Get Carter | Con McCarty | 2000-10-06 |
| Movie | Office Space | Bob Slydell | 1999-02-19 |
| Movie | The Jack Bull | Woody | 1999-04-17 |
| Movie | Flypaper | Joe | 1999-07-18 |
| Movie | Three to Tango | Strauss | 1999-10-22 |
| Movie | Any Given Sunday | Jack Rose | 1999-12-22 |
| Movie | Target Earth | FBI Agent Vincent Naples | 1998-01-01 |
| Movie | The Pentagon Wars | Colonel J.D. Bock | 1998-02-28 |
| Movie | Colin Fitz | Groundskeeper | 1997-01-19 |
| Series | King of the Hill | One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice) | 1997-01-12 |
| Series | The Practice | Leonard Goode | 1997-03-04 |
| Movie | Intensity | Edgler Foreman Vess | 1997-08-05 |
| Movie | Truth or Consequences, N.M. | Eddie Grillo | 1997-05-02 |
| Series | Intensity | Edgler Foreman Vess | 1997-08-05 |
| Movie | Nothing to Lose | Davis "Rig" Lanlow | 1997-07-18 |
| Movie | The Rock | Marine Captain Hendrix | 1996-06-07 |
| Movie | Set It Off | Detective Strode | 1996-11-06 |
| Movie | Johns | Danny Cohen | 1996-12-10 |
| Movie | Mother | Carl | 1996-12-25 |
| Movie | Born to Be Wild | Max Carr | 1995-03-31 |
| Movie | Se7en | California | 1995-09-22 |
| Movie | The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. | Det. Sgt. Harry McBride | 1995-03-06 |
| Series | MADtv | Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker | 1995-10-14 |
| Movie | Nixon | Earl in Training Film | 1995-12-22 |
| Movie | Car 54, Where Are You? | Officer Francis Muldoon | 1994-01-28 |
| Movie | On Deadly Ground | MacGruder | 1994-02-18 |
| Movie | Surviving the Game | Griffin | 1994-04-15 |
| Movie | Wagons East! | Julian | 1994-08-16 |
| Movie | Hear No Evil | Mickey O'Malley | 1993-03-26 |
| Movie | Watch It | Rick | 1993-03-26 |
| Movie | The Last Outlaw | Wills | 1993-10-30 |
| Series | Frasier | Danny Kriezel | 1993-09-16 |
| Movie | Mother's Boys | Mr. Fogel, Teacher | 1993-10-01 |
| Movie | A Midnight Clear | Major Griffin | 1992-04-24 |
| Movie | Article 99 | Dr. Rudy Bobrick | 1992-03-13 |
| Movie | Little Noises | Stu Slovack | 1992-04-24 |
| Series | Cruel Doubt | Attorney Jim Vos Burgh | 1992-05-17 |
| Movie | Fathers & Sons | Gary (uncredited) | 1992-11-06 |
| Movie | Highlander II: The Quickening | David Blake | 1991-01-13 |
| Movie | Point Break | SAIC Ben Harp | 1991-07-12 |
| Movie | Fat Man and Little Boy | Richard Schoenfield | 1989-10-20 |
| Movie | Prisoners of Inertia | Ogden | 1989-01-23 |
| Movie | Lost Angels | Dr. Farmer | 1989-05-05 |
| Movie | Suffering Bastards | Buddy Johnson | 1989-12-09 |
| Movie | Born on the Fourth of July | Unknown | 1989-12-20 |
| Movie | Shakedown | Sean Phillips | 1988-05-06 |
| Movie | Clinton and Nadine | Turner | 1988-05-04 |
| Movie | Talk Radio | Stu | 1988-12-21 |
| Series | Leg Work | Denny | 1987-10-03 |
| Movie | Wall Street | Marvin | 1987-12-10 |
| Movie | Sweet Liberty | Floyd | 1986-05-16 |
| Movie | Platoon | Sergeant O'Neill | 1986-12-19 |