John C. McGinley
John C. McGinley
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."
Acted Movies
Director: John Stockwell
Writers: John Stockwell,
Cast: Aaron Yoo, Amanda Tapping, Bryce Hodgson, Corey Large, Giacomo Baessato, Jeffrey Ballard, John C. McGinley, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Kenny Wormald, Ron Perlman,
Director: Rob Cohen
Writers: Kerry Williamson,
Cast: Carmen Ejogo, Chad Lindberg, Cicely Tyson, Edward Burns, Giancarlo Esposito, Jean Reno, John C. McGinley, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Tyler Perry,
Director: James Mangold
Writers: Michael Cooney,
Cast: Alfred Molina, Amanda Peet, Clea DuVall, Jake Busey, John C. McGinley, John Cusack, John Hawkes, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Ray Liotta, William Lee Scott,
Director: Bruce McCulloch
Writers: Peter Tolan,
Cast: Chris Penn, Dennis Farina, Jason Lee, John C. McGinley, Leslie Mann, Megan Mullally, Richard Jenkins, Seymour Cassel, Tammy Blanchard, Tom Green,
Director: James Cox
Writers: Scott Rosenberg,
Cast: Arden Myrin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jared Leto, Jeremy Piven, John C. McGinley, Kimberley Kates, M.C. Gainey, Mark Rolston, Selma Blair, Stephen Shellen,
Director: Luke Greenfield
Writers: Rob Schneider,
Cast: Bob Rubin, Colleen Haskell, Ed Asner, Guy Torry, John C. McGinley, Louis Lombardi, Michael Caton, Pilar Schneider, Rob Schneider, Scott Wilson,
Director: Stephen Kay
Writers: Ted Lewis,
Cast: Alan Cumming, John C. McGinley, Johnny Strong, Mark Boone Junior, Michael Caine, Mickey Rourke, Miranda Richardson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rhona Mitra, Sylvester Stallone,
Director: Steve Oedekerk
Writers: Steve Oedekerk,
Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Irma P. Hall, John C. McGinley, Kelly Preston, Martin Lawrence, Michael McKean, Rebecca Gayheart, Steve Oedekerk, Susan Barnes, Tim Robbins,
Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Jonathan Hensleigh,
Cast: David Morse, Ed Harris, Gregory Sporleder, John C. McGinley, John Spencer, Michael Biehn, Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Vanessa Marcil, William Forsythe,
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writers: Eric Bernt,
Cast: Bob Minor, Charles S. Dutton, F. Murray Abraham, Gary Busey, George Fisher, Ice-T, Jeff Corey, John C. McGinley, Rutger Hauer, William McNamara,
Director: Steven Seagal
Writers: Robin U. Russin,
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Joan Chen, John C. McGinley, John Trudell, Michael Caine, Mike Starr, R. Lee Ermey, Richard Hamilton, Shari Shattuck, Steven Seagal,
Director: Geoff Murphy
Writers: Eric Red,
Cast: Daniel Quinn, Dermot Mulroney, Gavan O'Herlihy, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Mickey Rourke, Richard Fancy, Steve Buscemi, Ted Levine, Tom Connor,
Director: Keith Gordon
Writers: Keith Gordon,
Cast: Arye Gross, Curt Lowens, David Jensen, Ethan Hawke, Frank Whaley, Gary Sinise, John C. McGinley, Kevin Dillon, Larry Joshua, Peter Berg,
Director: Howard Deutch
Writers: Ron Cutler,
Cast: Eli Wallach, Forest Whitaker, John C. McGinley, John Mahoney, Kathy Baker, Keith David, Kiefer Sutherland, Lea Thompson, Noble Willingham, Ray Liotta,
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Writers: W. Peter Iliff,
Cast: BoJesse Christopher, Chris Pedersen, Gary Busey, James Le Gros, John C. McGinley, John Philbin, Keanu Reeves, Lee Tergesen, Lori Petty, Patrick Swayze,
Director: Oliver Stone
Writers: Eric Bogosian,
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Ellen Greene, Eric Bogosian, John C. McGinley, John Pankow, Leslie Hope, Linda Atkinson, Michael Wincott, Robert Trebor, Zach Grenier,
Director: Oliver Stone
Writers: Stanley Weiser,
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, John C. McGinley, Lauren Tom, Martin Sheen, Michael Douglas, Sean Young, Terence Stamp,
Director: Oliver Stone
Writers: Oliver Stone,
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Forest Whitaker, Francesco Quinn, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Kevin Dillon, Mark Moses, Richard Edson, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe,