John McCrea (actor)

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John McCrea
Born (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 (age 33)
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 an 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 .

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Personal life and education

McCrea attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 EastEnders: Christmas PartyChoir boyTV movie
2011DocumentalTV movie
2015Late Night with Albin and BibitaAlbinShort film
2017 God's Own Country University boy
2018 Everybody's Talking About Jamie Jamie New Filmed recording of 2016 West End musical
2019Our SisterDance instructorShort film
2021 Cruella Artie
Everybody's Talking About Jamie Young Loco Chanelle Cameo
She Will Ansel
2023 Femme Toby

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Kerching! RobbieEpisode: "1.11"
2005 New Tricks Boy AlanEpisode: "Fluke of Luck"
2005 Bleak House DancerEpisode: "1.8"; uncredited
2006 The Catherine Tate Show FergusEpisode: "Lauren Gets Hitched"
2019 Giri/Haji Tiff4 episodes
2020 Dracula ZevEpisode: "The Dark Compass"
2022 We Hunt Together DC Ryan Parsons3 episodes
2022 Pistol Steve Severin 5 episodes
2025 Father Brown Frederick ThorncastleEpisode: "12.6"; "The Lord of the Dance"

Theatre

YearTitleRoleLocation
2005 The Sound of Music Children The Palladium, London
2017 Everybody's Talking About Jamie Jamie New Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
2017–2019Everybody's Talking About JamieJamie New Apollo Theatre, London
2022"Daddy"Max Almeida Theatre, London [6]
2023 Cabaret Emcee Playhouse Theatre, London
2025 Prince Faggot Prince George Playwrights Horizons, New York

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryResult
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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