John McCrea (actor)
John McCrea | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1992 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 2011–present |
John McCrea (born 10 October 1992) is a British actor and singer known for his Olivier Award–nominated breakthrough role as Jamie New in the coming-of-age stage musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie,[1] and his role as Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama Cruella.
Early life and education[]
McCrea attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London.
Acting career[]
McCrea had roles in the 2017 film God's Own Country and the 2020 television series Dracula.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Jamie New | Crucible Theatre, Sheffield |
| 2017-2019 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie | Jamie New | Apollo Theatre, London |
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Critics' Circle Theatre Award[5] | Most Promising Newcomer | Won |
| 2018 | WhatsOnStage Award[6] | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Won |
| Laurence Olivier Award[7] | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Nominated |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Matt Wolf (2017-11-27). "Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ Dominic, Robert (May 22, 2021). "Out Actor John McCrea Poised to Make History in 'Cruella'". Instinct Magazine. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Dani Di Placido (2021-05-24). "How Many Times Is Disney Going To Introduce Its 'First' Gay Character?". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ Jamie Jirak (2021-05-28). "Cruella's John McCrea Recorded a Song for the Film". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ "2017 Results | Critics' Circle Theatre Awards". 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- ^ "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
 | This article about a British actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
- 21st-century British male actors
- British male film actors
- British male television actors
- 21st-century British male singers
- British gay actors
- Gay musicians
- People from Hampshire
- Living people
- 1992 births
- British actor stubs