John C. McGinley
Known for
John C. McGinley is an American actor born in New York City who built an early career in Oliver Stone films, including 'Platoon' and 'Wall Street', before playing a police detective in David Fincher's 'Se7en'. He achieved his most iconic role as the acerbic, rapid-talking Dr. Perry Cox across nine seasons of the medical comedy 'Scrubs'. McGinley has continued working steadily in film and television, including 'Point Break' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'. He remains best remembered for one of television comedy's most beloved curmudgeons.
John C. McGinley
64 Movies
25 Series
John C. McGinley is an American actor born in New York City who built an early career in Oliver Stone films, including 'Platoon' and 'Wall Street', before playing a police detective in David Fincher's 'Se7en'. He achieved his most iconic role as the acerbic, rapid-talking Dr. Perry Cox across nine seasons of the medical comedy 'Scrubs'. McGinley has continued working steadily in film and television, including 'Point Break' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'. He remains best remembered for one of television comedy's most beloved curmudgeons.
Movies
Plays California
Se7en
1995
Plays SAIC Ben Harp
Point Break
1991
Plays George
Identity
2003
Plays Marine Captain Hendrix
The Rock
1996
Plays Sergeant O'Neill
Platoon
1986
Plays Bob Slydell
Office Space
1999
Plays Marvin
Wall Street
1987
Plays Red Barber
42
2013
Plays Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Nothing to Lose
1997
Plays Jack Rose
Any Given Sunday
1999
Plays Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Plays Sgt. Sisk
The Animal
2001
Plays Highway Patrolman
Wild Hogs
2007
Plays MacGruder
On Deadly Ground
1994
Plays Chuck Mitchell, Jr.
Are We Done Yet?
2007
Plays Herb
Battle of the Sexes
2017
Plays Richard Brookwell
Alex Cross
2012
Plays Detective Strode
Set It Off
1996
Plays Con McCarty
Get Carter
2000
Plays Metallo (voice)
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
2009
Plays David Blake
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991
Plays Wendell Dukes
The Belko Experiment
2017
Plays Earl in Training Film
Nixon
1995
Plays Griffin
Surviving the Game
1994
Plays Hugh Alexander
Summer Catch
2001
Plays Diller
Get a Job
2016
Plays Stu
Talk Radio
1988
Plays Julian
Wagons East!
1994
Plays Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Mother's Boys
1993
Plays Strauss
Three to Tango
1999
Plays Dr. Perry Cox
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
Plays Richard Schoenfield
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989
Plays Major Griffin
A Midnight Clear
1992
Plays Detective Charles
Stealing Harvard
2002
Plays Dr. Rudy Bobrick
Article 99
1992
Plays Jim
American Crude
2008
Plays Sean Phillips
Shakedown
1988
Plays Jerry Dupree
Puff, Puff, Pass
2006
Plays John Grefard
Kid Cannabis
2014
Plays Max Carr
Born to Be Wild
1995
Plays Teddy
The Drowning
2016
Plays Eddie Grillo
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
1997
Plays Johnny the Fox
Highway
2002
Plays Floyd
Sweet Liberty
1986
Plays Carl
Mother
1996
Plays Mickey O'Malley
Hear No Evil
1993
Plays Joe
Flypaper
1999
Plays Danny Cohen
Johns
1996
Plays Officer Francis Muldoon
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
Plays Parker
Crazy As Hell
2002
TV Shows
Plays Perry Cox
Scrubs
2001
Plays Stanley Miller
Stan Against Evil
2016
Plays Remington Stewart Mansfield
Ground Floor
2013
Plays Walter Mann
Rooster
2026
Plays Chuck Manetti-Hanahan
Holidazed
2024
Plays Brian Kelton
Chicago P.D.
2014
Plays Tom Card
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Frank O'Sullivan
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Producer
Plays Dr. Perry Cox
Scrubs
2026
Plays Leonard Goode
The Practice
1997
Plays The Atom (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Plays Attorney Jim Vos Burgh
Cruel Doubt
1992
Plays Edgler Foreman Vess
Intensity
1997
Plays Lyndon B. Johnson
Genius
2017
Plays Dr. Diente (voice)
American Dragon: Jake Long
2005
Plays Creepy Trucker (voice)
Clone High
2002
Plays Danny Kriezel
Frasier
1993
Plays Dr. Young
The Nightmare Room
2001
Plays Executive / Bookie (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice)
Kim Possible
2002
Plays Richard Damien (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
Plays One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Denny
Leg Work
1987
Plays Perry Cox
Scrubs: Interns
2009
Plays Ogden
American Playhouse
1982
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Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing
Full Filmography
Rooster
Walter Mann · 10 episodes
2026–
TV
Scrubs
Dr. Perry Cox · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
Holidazed
Chuck Manetti-Hanahan · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Frank O'Sullivan · 4 episodes
2021
TV
Benched
Don
2018
Film
Battle of the Sexes
Herb
2017
Film
The Good Catholic
Ollie
2017
Film
Genius
Lyndon B. Johnson · 2 episodes
2017–
TV
The Belko Experiment
Wendell Dukes
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John C. McGinley and where are they from?
John C. McGinley is 67 years old, born on August 3, 1959 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John C. McGinley?
John C. McGinley is best known for roles in Se7en, The Rock, Platoon.
How many movies has John C. McGinley been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), John C. McGinley has appeared in 64 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was John C. McGinley's first movie?
The career of John C. McGinley began with Sweet Liberty (1986).
What is John C. McGinley's most recent movie or series?
John C. McGinley's most recent release is Rooster, which premiered on March 8, 2026.
What TV shows has John C. McGinley appeared in?
On television, John C. McGinley has appeared in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chicago P.D., Frasier, Justice League Unlimited.
John C. McGinley
1959-08-03 · 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."