John C. McGinley
John C. McGinley is an American actor known for his roles in both comedic and dramatic films. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Perry Cox on the television series 'Scrubs' and has appeared in movies such as 'Office Space' and 'Platoon'. His distinctive... Read More
Known for
Se7en (1995)
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark...
Point Break (2015)
A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film,...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
RoosterOn a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter. |
Walter Mann | |
| 2026 |
ScrubsJ.D. & Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time–medicine has changed, interns have changed, but... |
Dr. Perry Cox | |
| 2025 | Self - actor (Platoon) | ||
| 2024 |
HolidazedA neighborhood of families explore what it means to celebrate both the chaos and the joy of the holiday season. |
Chuck Manetti-Hanahan | |
| 2020 |
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the SongwingWhen a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to... |
Grumblegard (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Brothers in ArmsCharlie Sheen narrates, as cast and crew share their personal experiences making the Academy Award winning film, Platoon. This non-union,... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
BenchedLegendary baseball coach, Don, gets inexperienced Michael as his new assistant coach. As their lives dramatically change, the coaches must... |
Don | |
| 2017 |
Battle of the SexesThe true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler... |
Herb | |
| 2017 |
The Good CatholicAn idealistic young priest is dedicated to his calling until he meets a woman at confession. After the meeting, he... |
Ollie | |
| 2017 |
GeniusThe life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their... |
Lyndon B. Johnson | |
| 2017 |
The Belko ExperimentA group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in... |
Wendell Dukes | |
| 2016 |
Stan Against EvilAn aging police sheriff who has recently lost his position due to an angry outburst begrudgingly joins an alliance with... |
Stanley Miller | |
| 2016 |
The DrowningA psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man... |
Teddy | |
| 2016 |
Get a JobLife after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will and Jillian who find themselves lost in a... |
Diller | |
| 2015 |
VacationHoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up... |
Motorbike Cop | |
| 2014 |
The DiscoverersWashed-up history professor Lewis Birch takes his begrudging teenagers Zoe and Jack on a road trip to a conference in... |
Bill Birch | |
| 2014 |
Kid CannabisAn eighteen year old high school drop out and his twenty-seven year old friend start trafficking marijuana across the border... |
John Grefard | |
| 2014 |
Chicago P.D.A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all... |
Brian Kelton | |
| 2013 |
Ground FloorBrody, a young hot-shot banker at Whitestone Trust, thought he was just having a one-night stand with Jennifer, a beautiful... |
Remington Stewart Mansfield | |
| 2013 |
Brooklyn Nine-NineA single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one... |
Frank O'Sullivan | |
| 2013 |
42In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the... |
Red Barber | |
| 2013 |
Watercolor PostcardsA Hollywood actress and a former NFL star strive to save a troubled Texas town while bonding over their shared... |
Merlin | |
| 2012 |
Alex CrossAlex Cross, a genius homicide detective/psychologist is trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family... |
Richard Brookwell | |
| 2009 |
Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesUnited States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1... |
Metallo (voice) | |
| 2009 |
The Face is FamiliarGet to know some of Hollywood's most talented character actors, who have supported leading roles in films for decades. Some... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
BackA man presumed killed in the 9/11 attacks returns home eight years later with no memory of where he has... |
Tom Barnes | |
| 2009 |
Scrubs: InternsSunny, a whiz in both Pre-Med and Film, makes a video diary for her mother of her first year at... |
Perry Cox | |
| 2009 |
Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’Director F. Gary Gray and stars Vivica A Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Blair Underwood revisit this bank robbery thriller. |
Self | |
| 2008 |
American CrudeQuite a bit can happen over the course of a single day in L.A., and when smooth-talking scam artist Johnny... |
Jim | |
| 2007 |
WordGirlDisguised as mild-mannered fifth-grader Becky Botsford, WordGirl arrived on Earth when she and her monkey sidekick Captain Huggy Face crashed... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Burn NoticeA formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations. |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Burn NoticeA formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations. |
Tom Card | |
| 2007 |
Are We Done Yet?Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But... |
Chuck Mitchell, Jr. | |
| 2007 |
Wild HogsRestless and ready for an adventure, four suburban bikers leave the safety of their subdivision and head out on the... |
Highway Patrolman | |
| 2006 |
Talkshow with Spike FerestenTalkshow with Spike Feresten was an American late-night talk show television program on Fox starring Spike Feresten that aired from... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
World Trade CenterTwo police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September... |
Fireman (uncredited) | |
| 2006 |
Puff, Puff, PassDanny Masterson (TV's 'That '70s Show') leads a hilarious ensemble cast in a tale about two hapless stoners who get... |
Jerry Dupree | |
| 2006 |
Two Tickets to ParadiseThree guys on the verge of forty begin to realize all the best things in their lives happened before they... |
Mark | |
| 2005 |
The BoondocksWhen Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
Alien PlanetThe dynamic meeting of solid science and futuristic simulation culminates in a dramatic exploration to another inhabited planet seven light... |
Narrator | |
| 2005 |
American Dragon: Jake LongAmerican Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find... |
Dr. Diente (voice) | |
| 2005 |
Lil' PimpA comedy about a nine-year-old pimp, Lil' Pimp, who hustles his ho's around the neighborhood. Along with his Mom, Pop,... |
Man Cub Master (voice) | |
| 2005 |
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson,... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Justice League UnlimitedThe galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe. |
The Atom / Ray Palmer (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Justice League UnlimitedThe galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe. |
The Atom (voice) | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Spider-Man: The New Animated SeriesBitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in... |
Richard Damien (voice) | |
| 2003 |
IdentityComplete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged... |
George | |
| 2002 |
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieThe owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over... |
Dr. Perry Cox | |
| 2002 |
Clone HighA group of high-school teens are the products of government employees' secret experiment. They are the genetic clones of famous... |
Creepy Trucker (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Crazy As HellA famous psychiatrist (Ty Adams) takes on the job of trying to cure patients at the Sedah State Hospital, run... |
Parker | |
| 2002 |
Stealing HarvardJohn and his girlfriend have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they... |
Detective Charles | |
| 2002 |
Kim PossibleIf there's danger or trouble, Kim Possible is there on the double to save the world from villains... and still... |
Rudolph Farnsworth / White Stripe (voice) | |
| 2002 |
HighwayJack is caught with the wife of his employer, a Vegas thug. The thug sends goons after Jack, who convinces... |
Johnny the Fox | |
| 2001 |
Justice LeagueThe long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern,... |
Executive / Bookie (voice) | |
| 2001 |
ScrubsIn the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. |
Perry Cox | |
| 2001 |
The Nightmare RoomThe Nightmare Room is an American children's anthology horror series that aired on Kids' WB. The series was based on... |
Dr. Young | |
| 2001 |
Summer CatchLocal boy Ryan Dunne, now a pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish, the daughter of a wealthy couple who... |
Hugh Alexander | |
| 2001 |
The AnimalWhen loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist... |
Sgt. Sisk | |
| 2001 |
A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'A documentary about the making of Oliver Stone's Vietnam War film, Platoon (1986). |
Self | |
| 2000 |
Get CarterJack Carter, a mob enforcer living in Las Vegas, travels back to his hometown of Seattle for his brother's funeral.... |
Con McCarty | |
| 2000 |
Sole SurvivorA reporter loses his wife and daughter to a plane crash, but when the sole survivor appears, the reporter realizes... |
Victor Yates | |
| 1999 |
Any Given SundayA star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him.... |
Jack Rose | |
| 1999 |
Three to TangoOscar and Peter land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon chooses them to compete for the design of a... |
Strauss | |
| 1999 |
FlypaperGreed, lust and fate bring together a motley collection of oddballs and lowlifes for some rather sticky situations in Hoch's... |
Joe | |
| 1999 |
The Jack BullWhen the law fails to punish a fellow rancher that has abused his horses, a Wyoming horse trader sacrifices it... |
Woody | |
| 1999 |
Office SpaceA depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him... |
Bob Slydell | |
| 1998 |
The Pentagon WarsFrom the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most... |
Colonel J.D. Bock | |
| 1998 |
Target EarthUnlikely heroes must overcome incredible dangers to save mankind from the threat of an alien invasion. |
FBI Agent Vincent Naples | |
| 1997 |
IntensityChyna Shepherd is a 26-year-old psychology student who survived an extremely troubled past. While spending Thanksgiving at the home of... |
Edgler Foreman Vess | |
| 1997 |
IntensityChyna Shepherd is a twenty-six-year-old psychology student who survived an extremely troubled past. While visiting Laura Templeton's house, a farm... |
Edgler Foreman Vess | |
| 1997 |
Nothing to LoseAdvertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters... |
Davis "Rig" Lanlow | |
| 1997 |
Truth or Consequences, N.M.Raymond Lembecke is a con just out of prison after serving time for selling drugs for his mob boss Tony... |
Eddie Grillo | |
| 1997 |
The PracticeA provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The... |
Leonard Goode | |
| 1997 |
Colin FitzTwo security guards, Paul and Grady, are hired to guard the grave of dead rock legend, Colin Fitz. Through the... |
Groundskeeper | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
One-Armed Ronnie / Ranger (voice) | |
| 1996 |
MotherA neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems. |
Carl | |
| 1996 |
JohnsIt's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A.,... |
Danny Cohen | |
| 1996 |
Set It OffFour inner-city Black women, determined to end their constant struggle, decide to live by one rule — get what you... |
Detective Strode | |
| 1996 |
The RockWhen vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical... |
Marine Captain Hendrix | |
| 1995 |
NixonA look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the... |
Earl in Training Film | |
| 1995 |
MADtvMADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on... |
Self - Special Guest / Paul a Postal Worker | |
| 1995 |
Se7enTwo homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly... |
California | |
| 1995 |
Born to Be WildRick Heller is a juvenile delinquent who keeps getting himself into trouble. To keep him out of trouble his mother... |
Max Carr | |
| 1995 |
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.Lieutenant Rick Hunter's girlfriend is murdered, and the main suspect is her ex-husband. But Hunter is soon convinced of a... |
Det. Sgt. Harry McBride | |
| 1994 |
Wagons East!After the 1860s Wild West, a group of misfit settlers - including ex-doctor Phil Taylor, prostitute Belle, and homosexual bookseller... |
Julian | |
| 1994 |
Surviving the GameA homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in... |
Griffin | |
| 1994 |
On Deadly GroundForrest Taft is an environmental agent who works for the Aegis Oil Company in Alaska. Aegis Oil's corrupt CEO is... |
MacGruder | |
| 1994 |
Car 54, Where Are You?Brash NYC policeman Officer Gunther Toody is partnered with stiff, by-the-book Officer Francis Muldoon to protect an important mafia witness... |
Officer Francis Muldoon | |
| 1993 |
The Last OutlawThe story follows a band of former Confederate soldiers who were part of a cavalry unit. Their commander, Graff, had... |
Wills | |
| 1993 |
Mother's BoysSexy but unstable wife and mother Jude walked out on her family three years ago. Now, just as suddenly, she... |
Mr. Fogel, Teacher | |
| 1993 |
FrasierAfter many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist... |
Danny Kriezel | |
| 1993 |
Hear No EvilDeaf Jillian Shanahan becomes the target of a ruthless and corrupt cop. The cop is looking for a stolen coin,... |
Mickey O'Malley | |
| 1993 |
Watch ItMike, Danny, and Rick are grown men who share a house in Chicago. They take on a fourth house mate,... |
Rick | |
| 1992 |
Fathers & SonsA beach runner and bookworm has difficulty communicating with his son. He meets a psychic on a pier at the... |
Gary (uncredited) | |
| 1992 |
Cruel DoubtA college student and two friends are accused of murdering one's stepfather and injuring his mother whom refuses to believe... |
Attorney Jim Vos Burgh | |
| 1992 |
A Midnight ClearIn 1944 France, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German Platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final... |
Major Griffin | |
| 1992 |
Little NoisesA struggling writer steals poems written by his mute friend to achieve fame and fortune. |
Stu Slovack | |
| 1992 |
Article 99Dr. Richard Sturgess leads a team of compassionate doctors at a veteran's hospital. Along with Drs. Morgan, Handleman and Van... |
Dr. Rudy Bobrick | |
| 1991 |
Point BreakIn Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of... |
SAIC Ben Harp | |
| 1991 |
Highlander II: The QuickeningThe Prize has been won. Connor MacLeod is mortal... Now an old man on the verge of death, memories of... |
David Blake | |
| 1989 |
Born on the Fourth of JulyParalyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the... |
Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair | |
| 1989 |
Suffering BastardsTwo brothers try to get back the nightclub that was swindled from their mother. |
Buddy Johnson | |
| 1989 |
Fat Man and Little BoyAssigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have... |
Richard Schoenfield | |
| 1989 |
Lost AngelsRich L.A. party brat Tim spins into a cycle of despair after his parents divorce, and trying to fill the... |
Dr. Farmer | |
| 1989 |
Prisoners of InertiaA romantic comedy of misadventure. Indecisive Manhattan newlyweds set out one Sunday on a journey to Hoboken, N.J. |
Ogden | |
| 1988 |
Talk RadioA rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national. |
Stu | |
| 1988 |
ShakedownWhen a local drug dealer shoots a dishonest cop in self-defense, lawyer and renegade undercover cop join forces to clear... |
Sean Phillips | |
| 1988 |
Clinton and NadineEager to find his brother's murderer, Clinton enlists the aid of Nadine, an expensive call girl. Together they get sucked... |
Turner | |
| 1987 |
Wall StreetA young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside... |
Marvin | |
| 1987 |
Leg WorkLeg Work is an American detective drama television series created by Frank Abatemarco that premiered on CBS on October 3,... |
Denny | |
| 1986 |
PlatoonAs a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of... |
Sergeant O'Neill | |
| 1986 |
Sweet LibertyMichael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the... |
Floyd |
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Got a question about John C. McGinley?
John C. McGinley is best known for his role as Dr. Perry Cox in 'Scrubs' and for his performances in films like 'Office Space', 'Platoon', and 'The Rock'.
While John C. McGinley has not won an Oscar, he has received several nominations and awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on 'Scrubs'.
John C. McGinley's first film appearance was in 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989), where he played a supporting role that marked the beginning of his film career.
John C. McGinley's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, reflecting his successful career in television and film.
John C. McGinley has two children, but their names are not widely publicized to respect their privacy.
In addition to 'Scrubs', John C. McGinley has appeared in television series such as 'Stan Against Evil' and 'The Mindy Project', showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Yes, John C. McGinley is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and works closely with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to promote understanding and support.
John C. McGinley's acting style is characterized by his expressive delivery and ability to blend comedy with drama, making his performances both engaging and memorable.