John C. McGinley facts for kids
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John C. McGinley
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McGinley in 2022
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John Christopher McGinley
August 3, 1959 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Syracuse University (BFA) New York University (MFA) |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Lauren Lambert
(m. 1997; div. 2001)Nichole Kessler
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| Children | 3 |
John Christopher McGinley (born August 3, 1959) is an American actor. He is famous for his roles in many movies and TV shows. Some of his best-known characters include Dr. Perry Cox in the TV series Scrubs. He also played Bob Slydell in Office Space and Sergeant Red O'Neill in the movie Platoon.
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Early Life and Education
John McGinley was born in New York City on August 3, 1959. He was one of five children in his family. His mother was a schoolteacher, and his father was a stockbroker.
Growing Up in New Jersey
John grew up in Short Hills, New Jersey. He went to Millburn High School. There, he played wide receiver on the school's football team.
Studying Acting in College
After high school, John studied acting at Syracuse University. He then continued his studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He graduated in 1984. Before his big break, he worked in off-Broadway and Broadway plays. He also spent two years on the TV soap opera Another World.
John McGinley's Acting Career
John McGinley has had a very busy career as an actor. He often plays supporting characters in films and TV shows.
Early Film Roles
He was first noticed while working in a play in 1984. This led to an audition for the movie Platoon (1986). He got the role of Sergeant Red O'Neill. Earlier in 1986, he appeared in his first film, Sweet Liberty.
After Platoon, he acted in Wall Street (1987) and Talk Radio (1988). He also wrote the script for and co-starred in the 1990 film Suffering Bastards.
Movies in the 1990s and 2000s
Throughout the 1990s, John McGinley appeared in many films. These include Point Break (1991), Seven (1995), and The Rock (1996). He also starred in Office Space (1999). In this film, he made up some of his character's lines about liking Michael Bolton.
In 1997, he received praise for his role in the suspense drama Intensity. This TV miniseries became very popular for Fox Television. He later worked with the same team on Sole Survivor (2000).
Famous TV Roles
In 2001, John McGinley joined the cast of the NBC TV series Scrubs. He played the sharp-witted Dr. Perry Cox. Dr. Cox often acts as a reluctant mentor to the main character, J.D. John McGinley has said he improvised three things for his character:
- Calling J.D. by girls' names.
- His unique whistle.
- Touching his nose, which was a tribute to a character in the movie The Sting.
He also did voice-over work for animated TV shows. He voiced The Atom in Justice League Unlimited. He was "The White Shadow" in The Boondocks. He also voiced The Whammer in the WordGirl series.
Recent Work and Other Projects
From 2013 to 2015, John starred in the TV series Ground Floor. From 2016 to 2018, he played a retired sheriff in the TV series Stan Against Evil. His character helped his replacement fight demons in their small town.
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John McGinley has also appeared in commercials. He was the "Commish" for Miller Lite beer commercials. He also narrated a documentary about the Detroit Red Wings winning the Stanley Cup in 2008. In 2009, he started narrating commercials for ESPN.com.
He wrote a book in 2005 called Untalkative Bunny: How to be Heard Without Saying a Word. The book featured the character from the show Untalkative Bunny on its cover.
Personal Life and Family
John McGinley has been married twice and has three children.
Family Life
In February 1997, John married Lauren Lambert. Their son, Max, was born that year. Max has Down syndrome. John and Lauren divorced in 2001.
In August 2006, John got engaged to yoga instructor Nichole Kessler. They had been dating for two years. They married on April 7, 2007. They have two daughters together.
Supporting the Disabled Community
John McGinley is a strong supporter of the disabled community. He is on the board of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. He is also a celebrity Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society. He is a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. He helped create their "R-word: Spread the Word, To End the Word" campaign.
He has spoken about raising his son, Max, who has Down syndrome, alongside his two younger daughters. He noted that Max's biggest challenge is speaking in full sentences, while his daughters are very verbal.
Hobbies and Interests
John McGinley is a big fan of the NHL Detroit Red Wings hockey team. He often wears a Red Wings jersey in Scrubs episodes. He narrated the 2008 Championship DVD for the Red Wings.
He enjoys golfing in his free time. He is also known as a member of the "Malibu Mob." This is a group of celebrity friends and neighbors in Malibu, California. The group includes actors like John Cusack and athletes like Laird Hamilton.
Awards and Recognition
John McGinley has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
Awards for Scrubs
For his role as Dr. Perry Cox in Scrubs, he was nominated for the Television Critics Association Awards in 2002. He won two Online Film & Television Association Awards for his performance in the show.
Other Awards
In 2006, he won the Festival Director's Award at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival for his work in the film Two Tickets to Paradise.
Film and Television Appearances
John McGinley has appeared in many films and television shows throughout his career.
Selected Film Roles
- Platoon (1986) as Sergeant O'Neill
- Wall Street (1987) as Marvin
- Point Break (1991) as FBI Director Ben Harp
- Seven (1995) as SWAT Leader California
- The Rock (1996) as Marine Captain Hendrix
- Office Space (1999) as Bob Slydell
- Get Carter (2000) as Con McCarty
- Identity (2003) as George York
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Gay Highway Patrolman
- 42 (2013) as Red Barber
- The Belko Experiment (2016) as Wendell Dukes
Selected Television Roles
- Another World (1985–1986) as Ned Barry
- Frasier (1994) as Danny Kriezel
- Intensity (1997) as Edgler Foreman Vess (TV film)
- Scrubs (2001–2010) as Dr. Perry Cox (Main role)
- Justice League Unlimited (2003–2005) as The Atom (Voice role)
- WordGirl (2008–2015) as The Whammer (Voice role)
- Burn Notice (2012) as Tom Card (Recurring role)
- Ground Floor (2013–2015) as Remington Stewart Mansfield (Main role)
- Stan Against Evil (2016–2018) as Stanley Miller (Main role)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2021) as Frank O'Sullivan (Guest role)
See also
In Spanish: John C. McGinley para niños
