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]
David MacCreedy
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| Born | (1969-02-11) 11 February 1969 (age 55) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | All Quiet on the Preston Front |
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]
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]
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]
| 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" |