John McCrea (born 10 October 1992) is a British actor and singer. He was nominated for an

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for the role Jamie New in the coming-of-age stage musical ''

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'', and portrayed Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama '' Cruella''.

Personal life and education

McCrea attended

Sylvia Young Theatre School Sylvia Young Theatre School is an independent school in Marble Arch, London, England. It is a specialist performing arts school named after its founder and principal, Sylvia Young OBE. Outline The Sylvia Young Theatre School was founded in 19 ...

, in

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and

Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, also known simply as Italia Conti, is a drama school based in Woking, Woking, England. It was founded by the English actress Italia Conti in 1911. Italia Conti offers courses in acting, musical theatre, ...

. McCrea is openly gay.

Acting career

McCrea had roles in the 2017 film ''

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'' and the 2020 television series ''

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''. 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

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' "

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" which he performs on-screen in the film.

Acting credits

Film

Television

Theatre

Accolades

References

External links

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