David MacCreedy
David MacCreedy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 February 1969 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | All Quiet on the Preston Front |
David MacCreedy (born 11 February 1969) is an English film, television and theatre actor, as well as being a director and film producer. He is best known for his role as Corporal Pete Polson in the TV series All Quiet on the Preston Front and for playing Tony in the rugby film Up 'n' Under.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]Television
[edit | edit source]Whilst at drama school, MacCreedy was in the Territorial Army (now the Army Reserve), which helped with his audition for Corporal Polson in All Quiet on the Preston Front. He initially auditioned with Stephen Tompkinson, whom he already knew, and they worked together to secure the roles on the programme.[2]
Director
[edit | edit source]MacCreedy filmed, produced and directed a film about the South Atlantic Medal Association visit to the Falkland Islands in November 2002. The event was filmed almost 20 years after the Falklands War.[3]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]MacCreedy was born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England. His parents still live in the town. He has a daughter, Ellie MacCreedy and a son, Charlie MacCreedy.[4]
He was at drama college with Philip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt. He appeared alongside Nesbitt in an episode of Murphy's Law.[4]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | A Time to Dance | David Kennedy | 3 Episodes |
| 1992 | Rumpole of the Bailey | 'Snouty' Smedley | Episode; Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson[5] |
| 1993 | Spender | Brian | Episode; Best Friends |
| 1994–1997 | All Quiet on the Preston Front | Corporal/Sergeant Pete Polson | 19 Episodes |
| 1995 | Heartbeat | Dave | Episode; It's All in the Game |
| 1997 | A Dance to the Music of Time | Bracey | Episode; The Thirties |
| 1998 | Up 'n' Under | Tony | Film |
| 1999 | Bostock's Cup | Mick Wallace | |
| 2000 | Life Force | Sergeant | |
| 2001 | The Bill | Gary Hughes | Episodes; Britanniamania (I & III)[6] |
| 2002 | Breeze Block | Stairmonster | |
| 2003 | EastEnders | Alex | 2 Episodes |
| 2005 | Dalziel and Pascoe | Saul Axton | Episode: "Dead Meat" |
| 2005 | Kinky Boots | Heckler | Film[7] |
| 2005 | Murphy's Law | Anstiss | Episode; Extra Mile |
| 2006 | Longford | Journalist number 2 | TV film |
| 2008 | Heartbeat | Episode; It Came From Outer Space | |
| 2009 | Inspector George Gently | Lilley's Clark | Episode: "Gently Through the Mill"[8] |
| 2014-2015 | The Full Monty | Alan, Alf, Reg | Theatre tour |
| 2016 | DCI Banks | Mark Rundle | Episode: "A Little Bit of Heart" |
References
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External links
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