John McCrea | |
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Born | (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 (age 32) Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
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Years active | 2004–present |
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, and portrayed Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama Cruella.
Personal life and education
McCrea attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London. McCrea is openly gay.
Acting career
McCrea had roles in the 2017 film God's Own Country and the 2020 television series Dracula.
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. 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.
Acting credits
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | ||
2023 | Femme | Toby |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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" |
2022 | We Hunt Together | DC Ryan Parsons | 3 episodes |
2022 | Pistol | Steve Severin | 5 episodes |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Location |
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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 |
2023 | Cabaret | Emcee | Playhouse Theatre, London |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2017 | Critics' Circle Theatre Award | Most Promising Newcomer | Won |
2018 | WhatsOnStage Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Won |
Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Nominated |
See also
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". 25 February 2018.
- 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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