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 | Untitled Steve Carell Comedy Series | Walter Mann | 2026 |
| Movie | Oliver Stone, l’Amérique au vitriol | 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 | Brothers in Arms | Self | 2018-11-13 |
| Movie | Benched | Don | 2018-08-17 |
| 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 |
| Series | Ground Floor | Remington Stewart Mansfield | 2013-11-14 |
| Movie | Watercolor Postcards | Merlin | 2013-01-01 |
| Movie | 42 | Red Barber | 2013-04-12 |
| 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 | The Face is Familiar | 2009-06-08 | |
| Movie | Back | Tom Barnes | 2009-02-02 |
| Movie | Superman/Batman: Public Enemies | Metallo (voice) | 2009-09-29 |
| Movie | American Crude | Jim | 2008-06-03 |
| Movie | Wild Hogs | Highway Patrolman | 2007-03-02 |
| Series | WordGirl | Unknown | 2007-09-07 |
| Movie | Are We Done Yet? | Chuck Mitchell, Jr. | 2007-04-04 |
| Series | Burn Notice | Tom Card | 2007-06-28 |
| Movie | Two Tickets to Paradise | Mark | 2006-01-01 |
| Movie | Puff, Puff, Pass | Jerry Dupree | 2006-05-09 |
| Series | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Unknown | 2006-09-16 |
| Movie | World Trade Center | Fireman (uncredited) | 2006-08-09 |
| Series | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self | 2005-01-03 |
| Movie | Lil' Pimp | Man Cub Master (voice) | 2005-01-11 |
| Series | The Boondocks | Unknown | 2005-11-06 |
| Movie | Alien Planet | Narrator | 2005-05-14 |
| Series | American Dragon: Jake Long | Unknown | 2005-01-21 |
| Series | Justice League Unlimited | The Atom (voice) | 2004-07-31 |
| Series | The Tony Danza Show | Self | 2004-09-13 |
| Series | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | 2003-09-08 |
| Movie | Identity | George | 2003-04-25 |
| Series | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Richard Damien (voice) | 2003-07-11 |
| Movie | Highway | Johnny the Fox | 2002-03-26 |
| Series | Kim Possible | Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) | 2002-06-07 |
| Movie | Crazy As Hell | Parker | 2002-09-27 |
| Movie | Stealing Harvard | Detective Charles | 2002-09-13 |
| Movie | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Dr. Perry Cox | 2002-11-29 |
| Series | Clone High | Creepy Trucker (voice) | 2002-11-02 |
| Movie | Summer Catch | Hugh Alexander | 2001-08-22 |
| Movie | A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' | Self | 2001-01-01 |
| Movie | The Animal | Sgt. Sisk | 2001-06-01 |
| Series | Justice League | Executive / Bookie (voice) | 2001-11-17 |
| Series | Scrubs | Perry Cox | 2001-10-02 |
| Series | The Nightmare Room | Dr. Young | 2001-08-31 |
| Movie | Get Carter | Con McCarty | 2000-10-06 |
| Movie | Sole Survivor | Victor Yates | 2000-09-13 |
| Movie | Office Space | Bob Slydell | 1999-02-19 |
| Movie | The Jack Bull | Woody | 1999-04-17 |
| Movie | Any Given Sunday | Jack Rose | 1999-12-22 |
| Movie | Flypaper | Joe | 1999-07-18 |
| Movie | Three to Tango | Strauss | 1999-10-22 |
| 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 | Truth or Consequences, N.M. | Eddie Grillo | 1997-05-02 |
| Movie | Intensity | Edgler Foreman Vess | 1997-08-05 |
| 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 | Mother | Carl | 1996-12-25 |
| Movie | Johns | Danny Cohen | 1996-12-10 |
| Movie | The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. | Det. Sgt. Harry McBride | 1995-03-06 |
| Movie | Born to Be Wild | Max Carr | 1995-03-31 |
| Movie | Nixon | Earl in Training Film | 1995-12-22 |
| Movie | Se7en | California | 1995-09-22 |
| Series | MADtv | Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker | 1995-10-14 |
| Movie | Car 54, Where Are You? | Officer Francis Muldoon | 1994-01-28 |
| Movie | Wagons East! | Julian | 1994-08-16 |
| Movie | On Deadly Ground | MacGruder | 1994-02-18 |
| Movie | Surviving the Game | Griffin | 1994-04-15 |
| Movie | Watch It | Rick | 1993-03-26 |
| Movie | Hear No Evil | Mickey O'Malley | 1993-03-26 |
| Series | Frasier | Danny Kriezel | 1993-09-16 |
| Movie | The Last Outlaw | Wills | 1993-10-30 |
| Movie | Mother's Boys | Mr. Fogel, Teacher | 1993-10-01 |
| 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 | A Midnight Clear | Major Griffin | 1992-04-24 |
| Movie | Highlander II: The Quickening | David Blake | 1991-01-13 |
| Movie | Point Break | SAIC Ben Harp | 1991-07-12 |
| Movie | Born on the Fourth of July | Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair | 1989-12-20 |
| 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 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Richard Schoenfield | 1989-10-20 |
| Movie | Clinton and Nadine | Turner | 1988-05-04 |
| Movie | Shakedown | Sean Phillips | 1988-05-06 |
| Movie | Talk Radio | Stu | 1988-12-21 |
| Movie | Wall Street | Marvin | 1987-12-10 |
| Series | Leg Work | Denny | 1987-10-03 |
| Movie | Platoon | Sergeant O'Neill | 1986-12-19 |
| Movie | Sweet Liberty | Floyd | 1986-05-16 |