may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (September 2009) John C. McGinley as Perry Cox on Scrubs Born John Christopher McGinley August 3, 1959 (1959-08-03) (age 51) New York City, New York, U.S. Other names John C. Mc Ginley John McGinley Occupation Actor Years active 1985–present Spouse Lauren Lambert (1997–2001) Nicole Kessler (2007–present) John Christopher McGinley (born August 3, 1959) is an American actor, most notable for his roles as Perry Cox in Scrubs, Bob Slydell in Office Space, and Sergeant Red O'Neill in Oliver Stone's Platoon. He has also written and produced for television and film. Apart from acting, McGinley is also an author and a spokesperson for the National Down Syndrome Society..