Mackenzie Crook

Birth Name:

Paul Mackenzie Crook

Birth Place:

Maidstone, Kent, England

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer, Script department

In 2001, he was nominated for a British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Newcomer for "The Office" and "TV to Go․"
Was nominated for the Empire Award for Best Newcomer for "Pirates of the Caribbean" in 2004
Became involved with writing comedy sketches after failing to get admitted to an art college
Before getting his big break with a role in "The Office," he worked a series of odd jobs, including one at Pizza Hut, a hospital, and a publishing company
Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Man Who Fell in Love with a Traffic Cone!" in 1996
Best known for his role as Gareth Keenan in "The Office," as Ragetti in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, and as Orell in "Game of Thrones․"
Is primarily recognized for portraying bumbling characters who are oblivious to their situations
At the age of 15, he joined the Orchard Youth Theatre in Dartford
Got his role in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films after working with Johnny Depp, who recommended him for it, on the 2004 film "Finding Neverland․"
Has lived in a London suburban house that formerly belonged to legendary actor Peter Sellers

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