Mackenzie Crook is an English actor, director, writer and stand-up comedian.
He failed to secure a place at an art college and turned to writing comedy sketches at age 18. Crook ended up working at Pizza Hut and at hospitals.
Cook made his film debut in the 1996 film The Man Who Fell in Love with a Traffic Cone (1996). He later made his debut on television as a stand-up comedian on The 11 O’Clock Show (1998), then worked on other TV shows playing grotesques and exaggerated characters.
Mackenzie Crook rose to prominence as Gareth Keenan, in The Office (2001), and earned himself a British Comedy Award nomination.
He has since starred in 70 films including Christopher Robin (2018), Muppets Most Wanted (2014), Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010), City of Ember (2008), Finding Neverland (2004), Tales from the Lodge (2019), Merlin (2008), Skins (2007), Land of the Blind (2006), and many others.
What Is Mackenzie Crook Doing Now?
Mackenzie Crook is still acting, directing and writing.
He is known for playing Andy Stone in the BBC Four’s Detectorists (2014–2022).
Not only does he act in the show, Mackenzie also serves as the creator, writer and director.
He has played Worzel Gummidge in the hit children’s show Worzel Gummidge (2019–2021).