John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Date of Birth:

Aug 03, 1959

Place of Birth:

New York City, New York, USA

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."

filmography:

Vacation Vacation

2015

Nixon Nixon

1995

Johns Johns

1996

Get a Job Get a Job

2016

Watch It Watch It

1993

Mother Mother

1996

Set It Off Set It Off

1996

Lil' Pimp Lil' Pimp

2005

Platoon Platoon

1986

Benched Benched

2018

Flypaper Flypaper

1999

Shakedown Shakedown

1988

42 42

2013

The Animal The Animal

2001

Wild Hogs Wild Hogs

2007

Talk Radio Talk Radio

1988

Se7en Se7en

1995

Get Carter Get Carter

2000

Identity Identity

2003

Article 99 Article 99

1992

Highway Highway

2002

Colin Fitz Colin Fitz

1997

Alex Cross Alex Cross

2012

The Rock The Rock

1996

Intensity Intensity

1997

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