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John C. McGinley profile
Actor

John C. McGinley

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Acting credits

107

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Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

2.1

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Movies: 79Series: 29Crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 11885

IMDb ID: nm0001525

Known for: Acting

Born: August 3, 1959

Age: 66

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

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1986 - 2026

Years active: 41

Average TMDB rating: 6.41

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.

Rooster poster
In 3 weeks

Rooster

as Walter Mann • 10 eps

2026 Series
Scrubs poster
In 2 weeks

Scrubs

Executive Producer • 9 eps

2026 Series
Holidazed poster
7.4

Holidazed

as Chuck Manetti-Hanahan • 8 eps

2024 Series
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7.5

Genius

as Lyndon B. Johnson • 2 eps

2017 Series
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6.7

Stan Against Evil

as Stanley Miller • 24 eps

2016 Series
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8.4

Chicago P.D.

as Brian Kelton • 7 eps

2014 Series
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7.1

Ground Floor

as Remington Stewart Mansfield • 20 eps

2013 Series
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8.2

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Frank O'Sullivan • 4 eps

2013 Series
WordGirl poster
6.6

WordGirl

209 eps

2007 Series
Burn Notice poster
7.5

Burn Notice

2007 Series
Talkshow with Spike Feresten poster
5.5

Talkshow with Spike Feresten

1 eps

2006 Series
The Boondocks poster
8.2

The Boondocks

1 eps

2005 Series
American Dragon: Jake Long poster
7.7

American Dragon: Jake Long

1 eps

2005 Series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson poster
6.7

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self • 1 eps

2005 Series
Justice League Unlimited poster
8.3

Justice League Unlimited

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

2004 Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show poster
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self • 1 eps

2003 Series
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series poster
7.2

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

as Richard Damien (voice) • 1 eps

2003 Series
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7.5

Clone High

as Creepy Trucker (voice) • 1 eps

2002 Series
Kim Possible poster
7.5

Kim Possible

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

2002 Series
Justice League poster
8.2

Justice League

as Executive / Bookie (voice) • 1 eps

2001 Series
Scrubs poster
8.0

Scrubs

as Perry Cox • 181 eps

2001 Series
The Nightmare Room poster
7.8

The Nightmare Room

as Dr. Young • 1 eps

2001 Series
Intensity poster
8.0

Intensity

as Edgler Foreman Vess • 2 eps

1997 Series
The Practice poster
7.6

The Practice

as Leonard Goode • 2 eps

1997 Series
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