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 Cpl Pete Polson in the television series All Quiet on the Preston Front and for playing Tony in the rugby film Up 'n' Under.[1]
Career
Television
Whilst at drama school, MacCreedy was in the Territorial Army (now the Army Reserve) which helped with his audition for Cpl Polson in All Quiet on the Preston Front. He initially auditioned with Stephen Tompkinson whom he already knew and they worked well together in securing the roles in the programme.[2]
Director
David filmed, produced and directed a film about the South Atlantic Medal Association (SAMA) visit to the Falkland Islands in November 2002 The event was filmed almost 20 years after the Falklands Conflict.[3]
Personal life
MacCreedy was born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England. His parents still live in the town. MacCreedy has a daughter, Ellie MacCreedy and a son Charlie MacCreedy.[4]
He was at drama college with Phillip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt. He appeared alongside Nesbitt in an episode of Murphy's Law.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ Cameron-Wilson, James (1998). Film review 1998-99. London: Virgin Books. p. 124. ISBN 9781852277673.
- ↑ Tim Firth, David MacCreedy (2006). Back to the Front (DVD). BBC. Event occurs at 19 "minutes in". VFC96291.
- ↑ "Veterans Pilgrimage 2002" (PDF). FI Association. January 2003. p. 8. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- 1 2 Thompson, Andrea (26 February 2005). "There's so much drama in TV actor David's life". News & Star. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson (1992)". BFI Film Forever. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "S17-E55 Britanniamania Part one; Going Underground". Radio Times. Immediate Media. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "David MacCreedy". BFI Forever Film. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "Inspector George Gently is back for four new single dramas for BBC One – Gently Through The Mill". BBC Press Packs. BBC. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2016.