Mackenzie Crook
Biography
Mackenzie Crook is a British actor and comedian born on 29 September 1971 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK. He has a career spanning numerous acting credits, with 77 known credits to his name. Crook is known for his work in various media, including television and film. He gained fame for his portrayal of a character in the BBC sitcom The Office and has also appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Additionally, he has written, directed, and starred in the BBC4 sitcom Detectorists and the BBC1 revival of Worzel Gummidge.
Career overview
Paul Mackenzie Crook is a British actor and comedian. He is known for his work in various television and film projects. One of his notable roles is in the BBC sitcom The Office, where he played the character of Gareth Keenan. He has also appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, specifically as Ragetti.
In addition to his acting work, Crook has also ventured into writing, directing, and starring in his own projects. He has been involved in the creation of the BBC4 sitcom Detectorists and the BBC1 revival of the children's show Worzel Gummidge. These projects showcase his versatility as a performer and his ability to create and star in his own content.
Crook's acting career spans multiple mediums and genres, with a notable presence in British television and film. He has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 77 known credits. His work has been recognized and appreciated by audiences, cementing his position as a talented and accomplished actor in the British entertainment industry.
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- Small Prophets (2026) as Gordon
- Small Prophets (2026) Director
- Small Prophets (2026) Writer
- Small Prophets (2026) Executive Producer
- Small Prophets (2026) Creator
- The Wayfinders (2025) as Goran
- Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists (2024) as Self
- Remembers… (2022) as Self
- Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane (2021) as Worzel Gummidge
- Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane (2021) Writer
- Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane (2021) Director
- Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers (2021) as Worzel Gummidge
- Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers (2021) Director
- Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers (2021) Writer
- Tales from the Lodge (2019) as Joe
- Worzel Gummidge (2019) as Worzel
- Worzel Gummidge (2019) Director
- Worzel Gummidge (2019) Writer
- Christopher Robin (2018) as Newspaper Seller
- Britannia (2018) as Veran
- Watership Down (2018) as Hawkbit (voice)
- Eat Locals (2017) as Larousse
- Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016) as Self
- Funny Valentines (2015) as Fly (voice)
- Ordinary Lies (2015) as Pete
- The Lady and The Fly (2015) as Fly (voice)
- In Secret (2014) as Grivet
- Detectorists (2014) as Andy Stone
- Detectorists (2014) Writer
- Detectorists (2014) Director
- Detectorists (2014) Creator
- Muppets Most Wanted (2014) as Prado Museum Guard #1
- Yonderland (2013) as Nestor of Maddox
- Almost Human (2013) as Rudy Lom
- One Chance (2013) as Braddon
- Orbit Ever After (2013) as Dad
- Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (2012) as David Dakin
- I Am Tom Moody (2012) as Tom Moody
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Orell
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011) as Tom / Pirate Flunky #2 (voice)
- Ironclad (2011) as Marks
- Pixar 25 Magic Moments (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- Accused (2010) as Lance Corporal Alan Buckley
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) as Russell Hardy
- Solomon Kane (2009) as Father Michael
- Demons (2009) as Gladiolus Thrip
- 10 Minute Tales (2009) as Joe
- Taking the Flak (2009)
- Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009) as Self
- Backstage (2009)
- Merlin (2008) as Cedric
- City of Ember (2008) as Looper
- Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack (2008) as Himself - Hijacker
- Three and Out (2008) as Paul Callow
- Abraham's Point (2008) as Comet Snape
- Skins (2007) as John White
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) as Ragetti
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) as Producer
- I Want Candy (2007) as Dulberg
- World of Wrestling (2007) as Glorious George
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) as Ragetti
- Modern Toss (2006)
- Land of the Blind (2006) as Monteur
- The Brothers Grimm (2005) as Hidlick
- Love Soup (2005)
- Popetown (2005)
- Finding Neverland (2004) as Mr. Jaspers
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) as Lancelot Gobbo
- Blake's Junction 7 (2004) as Servalan
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) as Car Salesman
- Sex Lives of the Potato Men (2004) as Ferris
- Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) as Jimmy Charoo
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) as Ragetti
- The Principles of Lust (2003) as Dan
- Spine Chillers (2003) as Grishnack
- The Gathering (2003) as The Gathering
- Ant Muzak (2002) as Gary Tibbs
- How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais (2002) as Self
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Office (2001) as Gareth Keenan
- Barking (1998) as Various
- Still Crazy (1998) as Dutch Kid
- Gas (1997) as Charlie Cheese
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Dark Ascension as Lucius
- Like a Virgin as Angel Gabriel
- Spine chillers 2003 S01E05 Goths as Grishnack