John McCrea (actor)

John McCrea 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.