John C. McGinley

Date of Birth: August 3, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

John C. McGinley is a versatile American actor, producer, and writer known for his dynamic performances in both film and television. Born on August 3, 1959, in New York City, McGinley grew up with a passion for acting. He attended Syracuse University, where he studied acting and later graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. McGinley’s big break came with his role as Sergeant Red O’Neill in the 1986 film “Platoon,” directed by Oliver Stone. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Dr. Perry Cox on the long-running medical comedy-drama “Scrubs,” which aired from 2001 to 2010. McGinley has also appeared in numerous other films, including “Wall Street,” “Point Break,” “The Rock,” and “Office Space.” Beyond acting, McGinley has been a passionate advocate for Down syndrome awareness, inspired by his own son Max, who was born with the condition.

5 Interesting Facts about John C. McGinley

1. John C. McGinley was a member of the New York Shakespeare Festival, where he honed his acting skills before moving to Hollywood.

2. He is a published author, having written a book titled “Untalkative Bunny: How to Be Heard Without Saying a Word.”

3. McGinley is a passionate sports fan, particularly of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team.

4. He has appeared in over 70 films and television shows throughout his career.

5. McGinley is also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters in animated series like “Justice League” and video games such as “Car Bomb.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John C. McGinley

1. “Acting is always about the process, and it’s the process that I love.”

2. “I’m not a movie star, I’m an actor – there’s a big difference.”

3. “Life is a series of pulls back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you’re bound to do something else.”

4. “The hardest thing in the world is to consistently be yourself.”

5. “I have a soft spot for people who are different.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by John C. McGinley is estimated to be around $12 million.

Children

John C. McGinley has three children. His first son, Max, was born in 1997 and has Down syndrome, which has inspired McGinley’s advocacy work. He also has two other children, daughters Billie Grace and Kate Aleena, with his wife Nichole Kessler, whom he married in 2007.