American actor
Born: August 3, 1959
John C. McGinley is an American actor, producer, and writer, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Perry Cox on the long-running TV series “Scrubs.” Born on August 3, 1959, in New York City, McGinley grew up in Millburn, New Jersey. He studied acting at Syracuse University before attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he honed his craft under the guidance of renowned acting coach Stella Adler.
McGinley’s breakout role came in Oliver Stone’s 1986 film “Platoon,” where he played Sergeant O’Neill. This role led to a series of collaborations with Stone, including “Wall Street” (1987) and “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989). McGinley is also known for his work in films like “Office Space” (1999), “Point Break” (1991), and “The Rock” (1996).
Beyond acting, McGinley is an advocate for Down syndrome awareness, inspired by his son Max, who has the condition. His advocacy work includes serving on the board of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. McGinley’s distinctive voice and intense screen presence have made him a beloved figure in both television and film.
John C. McGinley’s 5 most popular quotes
- I did an episode of ‘Frasier’ with my friend Kelsey Grammer once.
- My son walked up to Nicole on the beach and I was throwing the ball for the dogs in the ocean. I was like, ‘Max, you get the dogs. I’ll talk to the hot blondes.’
- I’m very proud of ‘Platoon,’ but at the end of it I was done. I was done.
- If you watch ‘E.T.’ and say that there are holes in the story because this alien lands, then don’t go to the movie! It drives me insane.
- With Shakespeare, if you’re not going to do the iambic pentameter, do some other play.
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