Craig McGinlay

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Craig McGinlay
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McGinlay in 2016
Born (1986-03-31) 31 March 1986 (age 36)
Paisley, Scotland
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Craig McGinlay is a Scottish actor, best known for playing Sir Percival in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword .

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Early life

McGinlay grew up in Paisley just outside Gleniffer Braes near Glasgow. His parents are Ronnie (a lawyer) and Hazel. McGinlay earned a sports science degree at University of Stirling and was a rugby player until an injury forced him to leave the sport in 2004. [1] He became a fitness coach until being scouted by a Glasgow modelling agency in 2013. [2]

Career

Moving to London in 2014, McGinlay signed with Independent Talent Agency and Select Model Management in London as well as agencies in Milan, Newcastle and Manchester. He has modelled for Nike, Trespass, Ray-Ban and Land Rover. [2] [3] [4] [5] McGinlay was named Breakthrough Star of the Year at the 2015 Scottish Style Awards. [3] [6] After starring in a Haig whisky commercial directed by Guy Ritchie, McGinlay was offered the role of Percival in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword which was directed by Ritchie and co-starred David Beckham. [3]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Snapshot
2017 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Sir Percival
2021Tellurian [1] Mike Walsh
2022 Shamshera Colonel Freddy YoungHindi film
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Knightfall [7] Aldredguest appearance

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  5. "Craig McGinlay is an Actor and Model based in London, United Kingdom". Mandy Actors. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
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