John McCrea
Born (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 (age 31)
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Singer
Years active2004–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,[1] 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.[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
2023 Femme Toby

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"
2022 We Hunt Together DC Ryan Parsons 3 episodes
2022 Pistol Steve Severin 5 episodes

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]
2023 Cabaret Emcee Playhouse Theatre, London

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Dominic, Robert (22 May 2021). "Out Actor John McCrea Poised to Make History in 'Cruella'". Instinct Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ Dani Di Placido (24 May 2021). "How Many Times Is Disney Going To Introduce Its 'First' Gay Character?". Forbes. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  5. ^ Jamie Jirak (28 May 2021). "Cruella's John McCrea Recorded a Song for the Film". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  6. ^ ""Daddy"".
  7. ^ "2017 Results | Critics' Circle Theatre Awards". 31 January 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced: David Tennant and Olivia Colman win". 25 February 2018.
  9. ^ HAMILTON Breaks Olivier Nomination Record; Audra McDonald, Andrew Garfield, and More Nominated; Full List! broadwayworld.com

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