John McCrea (actor)

John McCrea
Born (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992
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.

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

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
2023 Femme Toby

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"
2022 We Hunt Together DC Ryan Parsons 3 episodes
2022 Pistol Steve Severin 5 episodes
2025 Father Brown Frederick Thorncastle Episode: "12.6"; "The Lord of the Dance"

Theatre

Year Title Role Location
2005The Sound of MusicChildrenThe Palladium, London
2017Everybody's Talking About JamieJamie NewCrucible Theatre, Sheffield
2017–2019Everybody's Talking About JamieJamie NewApollo Theatre, London
2022"Daddy"MaxAlmeida Theatre, London[6]
2023CabaretEmceePlayhouse Theatre, London
2025Prince FaggotPrince GeorgePlaywrights Horizons, New York
2025 Slippery Jude Omnibus Theatre, London[7]
2026 Prince Faggot Prince George Off-Broadway, New York[8]

Accolades

Year Award Category Production Result Ref.
2017 Critics' Circle Theatre Award Most Promising Newcomer Won [9]
2018 WhatsOnStage Award Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie Won [10]
Laurence Olivier Award Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Nominated [11]
2026 Fringe Theatre Award Best Duo Performance (Play) Slippery Nominated [12]
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Prince Faggot Nominated [13][14]
Dorian Award Outstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway Production Won [15][16]

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. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe (1 January 1970). "Photos: John McCrea and Perry Williams in SLIPPERY at Omnibus Theatre". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Prince Faggot (Production History)". Playwrights Horizons. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "2017 Results | Critics' Circle Theatre Awards". 31 January 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  10. ↑ "Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced: David Tennant and Olivia Colman win". 25 February 2018.
  11. ↑ HAMILTON Breaks Olivier Nomination Record; Audra McDonald, Andrew Garfield, and More Nominated; Full List! broadwayworld.com
  12. ↑ "Nominations – Fringe Theatre Awards". Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  13. ↑ Gans, Andrew (20 April 2026). "2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (20 April 2026). "Daniel Radcliffe, Luke Evans Among Drama League Award Nominees". Deadline. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  15. ↑ Mandell, Jonathan (13 May 2026). "2026 Dorian Theater Award Nominations: Schmigadoon, Lost Boys lead". New York Theater. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  16. ↑ Mandell, Jonathan (1 June 2026). "2026 Dorian Theater Award winners: Schmigadoon. Prince Faggot. Ragtime: Joshua. Junior. Quincy. Qween". New York Theater. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
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