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 Cpl Pete Polson in the television 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 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.

Director

David filmed, produced and directed a film about the South Atlantic Memorial Association visit to the Falkland Islands in January 2003. The event was filmed almost 21 years after the Falklands Conflict.

Personal life

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.
He was at drama college with Phillip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt. He appeared alongside Nesbitt in an episode of Murphy's Law.

Filmography