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, 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.
Acting career McCrea had roles in the 2017 film God's Own Country and the 2020 television series Dracula.
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. 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.
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 CameoShe WillAnsel 2023FemmeToby
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 Music Children The Palladium, London 2017 Everybody's Talking About Jamie Jamie New Crucible Theatre, Sheffield 2017–2019 Everybody's Talking About Jamie Jamie New Apollo Theatre, London 2022 "Daddy" Max Almeida Theatre, London 2023 Cabaret Emcee Playhouse Theatre, London 2025 Prince Faggot Prince George Playwrights Horizons, New York2025SlipperyJudeOmnibus Theatre, London2026Prince FaggotPrince GeorgeOff-Broadway, New York
Accolades Year Award CategoryProduction Result Ref.2017Critics' Circle Theatre AwardMost Promising Newcomer2018WhatsOnStage Award Best Actor in a Leading Role in a MusicalEverybody's Talking About Jamie Laurence Olivier Award Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical HAMILTON Breaks Olivier Nomination Record; Audra McDonald, Andrew Garfield, and More Nominated; Full List! broadwayworld.com2026Fringe Theatre AwardBest Duo Performance (Play)Slippery Drama League AwardDistinguished PerformancePrince FaggotDorian AwardOutstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway Production
See also List of British actors
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