David MacCreedy (born 11 February 1969) 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 Corporal Pete Polson in the TV 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 (now the Army Reserve), which helped with his audition for Corporal Polson in All Quiet on the Preston Front. He initially auditioned with Stephen Tompkinson, whom he already knew, and they worked together to secure the roles on the programme.
Director MacCreedy filmed, produced and directed a film about the South Atlantic Medal Association visit to the Falkland Islands in November 2002. The event was filmed almost 20 years after the Falklands War.
Personal life MacCreedy was born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England. His parents still live in the town. He has a daughter, Ellie MacCreedy and a son, Charlie MacCreedy.
He was at drama college with Philip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt. He appeared alongside Nesbitt in an episode of Murphy's Law.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1992 David Kennedy 3 Episodes 1992 Rumpole of the Bailey 'Snouty' SmedleyEpisode; Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson 1993 Spender Brian Episode; Best Friends 1994–1997 All Quiet on the Preston Front Corporal/Sergeant Pete Polson19 Episodes 1995 Heartbeat Dave Episode; It's All in the Game 1997 Bracey Episode; The Thirties 1998 Up 'n' Under TonyFilm 1999 Bostock's Cup Mick Wallace 2000 Life Force Sergeant2001Gary HughesEpisodes; Britanniamania (I & III)2002Breeze BlockStairmonster 2003 EastEnders Alex 2 Episodes 2005 Dalziel and Pascoe Saul Axton Episode: "Dead Meat" 2005 Kinky Boots HecklerFilm 2005 Murphy's Law Anstiss Episode; Extra Mile 2006 Longford Journalist number 2 TV film 2008 Heartbeat MickEpisode; It Came From Outer Space 2009 Inspector George Gently Lilley's Clark Episode: "Gently Through the Mill"2011Shameless (British TV series)Neil Series 8 Episode 15 "My Name Is Avril" 2014-2015 Alan, Alf, Reg Theatre tour2016DCI BanksMark Rundle Episode: "A Little Bit of Heart"
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