John C. McGinley Now: Inside the Life of the 'Scrubs' Alum

John C. McGinley is an actor who became famous for his role as Dr. Perry Cox in the popular series "Scrubs." Following his fame in the Emmy-nominated medical comedy series, many have wondered where is John C. McGinley now.

John C. McGinley is a talented American actor. He has landed notable roles in numerous television series and films following his appearance in the popular medical series "Scrubs," which ended after nine seasons in 2010.

Unsurprisingly, his continued rise to fame has led to many questions about his life behind the screen. Most of his fans want to know if the star has someone special in his life, has kids, and what other projects he's involved in.

Who is John C. McGinley?

John C. McGinley is a famous actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. The Irish-American star was born John Christopher McGinley in New York City on August 3, 1959, but was raised in Millburn, New Jersey.

He attended Millburn Senior High School and furthered his studies by doing courses in the arts. McGinley obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1984 from New York University. The 63-year-old has a background in theater performance, featuring in Broadway productions like the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Requiem for a Heavyweight."

John C. McGinley has been married twice.

The actor has an impressive list of prominent roles in his acting career. Besides his most notable role in "Scrubs," in which he auditioned for a part five times, McGinley also starred in the workplace comedy series "Ground Floor" and has appeared in over 70 films. Some of his appearances were in the movies "Set It Off," "Are We Done Yet?," "42," and "On Deadly Ground."

Some of his top-rated movies include 1995's "Se7en," which starred top actors Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt; the war film "Platoon" from 1986, "Office Space" in 1999; and "42," which earned McGinley rave reviews. He also appeared in the action film "The Rock" in the mid-90s and the popular 90s heist movie "Point Break" with Keanu Reeves.

He has experience as a producer after having executive-produced the western film "The Jack Bull," in which he starred. McGinley also acted and produced the romantic comedy "Watch It!" and is a partner at the independent film production company McGinley Entertainment Inc.

Is John C. McGinley Married? Does He Have Kids?

John C. McGinley has been married twice. His first marriage was with actress Lauren Lambert known for her role in 1997's "Nothing to Lose." They became man and wife on February 22, 1997, and welcomed their first and only child together after marrying. They share a son named Max, born on August 5, 1997.

One of the reasons McGinley took the role in "Scrubs" was so that he could stay close to his home and be with his son. His son has Down syndrome, and the actor raises awareness and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. Sadly, McGinley and his first wife divorced in December 2001.

The "Scrubs" star once shared that he used to make sure he made his son part of his day. When he used to memorize his lines for the medical series, he made it a mission to write "I love you" to his son in the text. He said:

"I decided underneath it all, so it's not too drippy, that in every episode, there had to be one spot where I, John (not Dr. Cox) got to say 'I love you' to Max."

He later met and married Nichole Kessler, a yoga teacher. They dated for nearly three years before the actor proposed in August 2006. The pair married on April 7, 2007, in an intimate ceremony at their home in Malibu.

About a year after they married, they became proud parents to their first child together on February 2, 2008. Their daughter Billie Grace McGinley was born at the couple's home, weighing 8 pounds and 21 inches long. The excited dad mentioned at the time, "Nichole was a mountain lion, a warrior in the birthing process. The birth was astonishing! Mom and baby girl are 100 percent. Billie is a 'mini Nichole'! Thank God."

In 2010, the pair became parents again and welcomed their second baby Kate Aleena McGinley on June 24, 2010. The actor said the birth of his third child was a miraculous delivery to witness and celebrate."

What Is John C. McGinley up to Now?

The actor has been focusing on various projects, including his latest roles. He appeared as Brian Kelton in the famous "Chicago P.D." The 63-year-old also voiced Grumbleguard in the animated series "Dragon: Rescue Riders" in 2019 and the movie "Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing" in 2020.

His roles in 2021 include being Frank O'Sullivan in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and voicing the series "Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky." His recent role was in "Ramble On," a television series from 2022.

Besides his growing acting career, McGinley has been busy raising his kids, which has caused him to be reluctant to take up new roles. During an interview with Page Six in June 2022, he expressed:

"I'm not [working] now. It's a little seductive."

He said he's trying to balance his life now and makes sure he spends as much time with his kids, especially his daughters, as the star revealed that there's "this little window" where he will be allowed in for a specific time before they grow up. The 63-year-old also serves on the board of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. It's one of John C. McGinley's most special initiatives because of his son.