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John McCrea (born 10 October 1992) is a British actor and singer. He was nominated for a Olivier Award for the role Jamie New in the coming-of-age stage musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie,[1] and portrayed Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama Cruella.
John McCrea | |
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| Born | 10 October 1992 |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Personal life and education
McCrea attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London. McCrea is openly gay.[2]
Acting career
McCrea had roles in the 2017 film God's Own Country and the 2020 television series Dracula.[3]
In the 2021 film Cruella, McCrea plays vintage fashion shop owner Artie, the first originally created openly gay character in a live-action Disney film.[4] Additionally, he contributed to the film's soundtrack, recording a cover version of The Stooges' "I Wanna Be Your Dog" which he performs on-screen in the film.[5]
Acting credits
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EastEnders: Christmas Party | Choir boy | TV movie |
| 2011 | Documental | TV movie | |
| 2015 | Late Night with Albin and Bibita | Albin | Short film |
| 2017 | God's Own Country | University boy | |
| 2018 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Jamie New | Filmed recording of 2016 West End musical |
| 2019 | Our Sister | Dance instructor | Short film |
| 2021 | Cruella | Artie | |
| Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Young Loco Chanelle | Cameo | |
| She Will | Ansel |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kerching! | Robbie | Episode: "1.11" |
| 2005 | New Tricks | Boy Alan | Episode: "Fluke of Luck" |
| 2005 | Bleak House | Dancer | Episode: "1.8"; uncredited |
| 2006 | The Catherine Tate Show | Fergus | Episode: "Lauren Gets Hitched" |
| 2019 | Giri/Haji | Tiff | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Dracula | Zev | Episode: "The Dark Compass" |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Sound of Music | Children | The Palladium, London |
| 2017 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Jamie New | Crucible Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2017-2019 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Jamie New | Apollo Theatre, London |
| 2022 | "Daddy" | Max | Almeida Theatre, London[6] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Critics' Circle Theatre Award[7] | Most Promising Newcomer | Won |
| 2018 | WhatsOnStage Award[8] | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Won |
| Laurence Olivier Award[9] | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Nominated |
See also
- List of British actors
References
- Matt Wolf (27 November 2017). "Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- "Cruella Star John McCrea on Non-LGBTQ Actors Playing LGBTQ Roles: 'It's Not an Equal Trade'". Attitude. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- Dominic, Robert (22 May 2021). "Out Actor John McCrea Poised to Make History in 'Cruella'". Instinct Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- Dani Di Placido (24 May 2021). "How Many Times Is Disney Going To Introduce Its 'First' Gay Character?". Forbes. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- Jamie Jirak (28 May 2021). "Cruella's John McCrea Recorded a Song for the Film". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ""Daddy"".
- "2017 Results | Critics' Circle Theatre Awards". 31 January 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- "Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced: David Tennant and Olivia Colman win".
- HAMILTON Breaks Olivier Nomination Record; Audra McDonald, Andrew Garfield, and More Nominated; Full List! broadwayworld.com
External links
- John McCrea at IMDb
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[de] John McCrea (Schauspieler)
John McCrea (* 10. Oktober 1992 in Aldershot) ist ein britischer Schauspieler.- [en] John McCrea (actor)
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