Mackenzie Crook Biography

Fast Facts

• 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