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John C. McGinley

Acting

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Acting credits

110

Prolific

Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

3.0

Moderate attention

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Movies: 79Series: 31Crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 11885

IMDb ID: nm0001525

Known for: Acting

Born: August 3, 1959

Age: 67

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1982 - 2026

Years active: 45

Average TMDB rating: 6.45

Wikidata: Q316032

Also known as

John McGinley • جان سی. مک‌گینلی

Other jobs

Executive Producer (2)Producer (2)Writer (1)

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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Series

Series

Series credits linked with John C. McGinley.

Series poster for Rooster (2026)

as Walter Mann • 10 eps

Rooster

2026 Series
Series poster for Scrubs (2026)

as Dr. Perry Cox • 3 eps

Scrubs

2026 Series
Series poster for Holidazed (2024)

as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan • 8 eps

Holidazed

2024 Series
Series poster for Genius (2017)

as Lyndon B. Johnson • 2 eps

Genius

2017 Series
Series poster for Stan Against Evil (2016)

as Stanley Miller • 24 eps

Stan Against Evil

2016 Series
Series poster for Chicago P.D. (2014)

as Brian Kelton • 7 eps

Chicago P.D.

2014 Series
Series poster for Ground Floor (2013)

as Remington Stewart Mansfield • 20 eps

Ground Floor

2013 Series
Series poster for Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)

as Frank O'Sullivan • 4 eps

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2013 Series
Series poster for Scrubs: Interns (2009)

as Perry Cox • 1 eps

Scrubs: Interns

2009 Series
Series poster for WordGirl (2007)

183 eps

WordGirl

2007 Series
Series poster for Burn Notice (2007)

Burn Notice

2007 Series
Series poster for Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2006)

1 eps

Talkshow with Spike Feresten

2006 Series
Series poster for The Boondocks (2005)

1 eps

The Boondocks

2005 Series
Series poster for American Dragon: Jake Long (2005)

as Dr. Diente (voice) • 1 eps

American Dragon: Jake Long

2005 Series
Series poster for The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)

as Self • 1 eps

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005 Series
Series poster for Justice League Unlimited (2004)

as The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice) • 1 eps

Justice League Unlimited

2004 Series
Series poster for The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)

as Self • 1 eps

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 Series
Series poster for Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003)

as Richard Damien (voice) • 1 eps

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

2003 Series
Series poster for Clone High (2002)

as Creepy Trucker (voice) • 1 eps

Clone High

2002 Series
Series poster for Kim Possible (2002)

as Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) • 1 eps

Kim Possible

2002 Series
Series poster for Justice League (2001)

as Executive / Bookie (voice) • 1 eps

Justice League

2001 Series
Series poster for Scrubs (2001)

as Perry Cox • 181 eps

Scrubs

2001 Series
Series poster for The Nightmare Room (2001)

as Dr. Young • 1 eps

The Nightmare Room

2001 Series
Series poster for Intensity (1997)

as Edgler Foreman Vess • 2 eps

Intensity

1997 Series