John C. McGinley

I got the pilot for 'Scrubs' sent to me, and in the margin for Dr. Cox, it said 'a John McGinley type.' So when I went in to audition, I said to Billy Lawrence, who's a dear friend of mine, I said, 'Well, I'm John McGinley.

American Actor

Dr. Cox mentors the rookie doctors with a spoonful of dirt and then a cup of sugar. I see him as an archetypal descendent of two of my favorite curmudgeonly characters: Lou Grant and Louie De Palma.

The word 'cox' is mostly used in the context of rowing and nautical activities.

Rowing Context

'Cox' implies a leadership role within a boat, providing commands and motivation.

Leadership Role

A 'cox' doesn't row but focuses on strategy and navigation.

Not a Rower

When 'cox' refers to an apple, it specifically means the Cox's Orange Pippin variety.

Specific Apple

The Cox's apple originates from England, a fact that can be highlighted when using the term.

British Origin

'Cox' as a verb means to perform the job of a coxswain, leading a rowing crew.

Action Role

When someone coxes, they take on the responsibility for the crew's performance.

Team Responsibility

 organizing when i was at a young age and i learned a lot from them and uh i just continued on that path i always had a passion for it um and i'm studying um to get my phd in political science now with the focus on women in politics specifically and that's how i ended up at cox i'm really happy to be there doing the work that i do