J.D. (Scrubs)

J.D. (Scrubs)

John Michael "J.D." Dorian is a fictional character in the American comedy-drama Scrubs, played by Zach Braff. He is the narrator and main character of the series (seasons 1-8). He provides voice-over to the series which fills the roles of his internal thoughts and an overall narration in the show, often linking the story arcs in each episode thematically. He was born in Trotwood, Ohio.

J.D. has appeared in every episode during the first eight seasons except two season 8 episodes, "My Absence," in which he is only heard through a cellphone, and "My Full Moon".

Braff was a regular cast member for the first eight seasons, and appeared in six episodes of season nine to help transition the series into its new format. For his portrayal of the character, Braff was nominated for a 2005 Emmy Award and received three consecutive Golden Globe nominations in 2004, 2005 and 2006.