David MacCreedy

David MacCreedy 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 Corporal Pete Polson in the TV series All Quiet on the Preston Front and for playing Tony in the rugby film Up 'n' Under.

Career

Television

Whilst at drama school, MacCreedy was in the Territorial Army, which helped with his audition for Corporal Polson in All Quiet on the Preston Front. He initially auditioned with Stephen Tompkinson, whom he already knew, and they worked together to secure the roles on the programme.

Director

MacCreedy filmed, produced and directed a film about the South Atlantic Medal Association visit to the Falkland Islands in November 2002. The event was filmed almost 20 years after the Falklands War.

Personal life

MacCreedy was born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England. His parents still live in the town. He has a daughter, Ellie MacCreedy and a son, Charlie MacCreedy.
He was at drama college with Philip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt. He appeared alongside Nesbitt in an episode of Murphy's Law.