What is Mackenzie Crook's Net Worth and Salary?
Mackenzie Crook is an English actor, director, writer, and stand-up comedian with a net worth of $4 million. He is renowned for his roles in 'The Office,' 'Game of Thrones,' and 'Detectorists,' a show he also created. Crook has appeared in several films, notably the first three films in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for various awards, including a British Comedy Award, Empire Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
Early Life
Born Paul James Crook on September 29, 1971, in Maidstone, Kent, England, Mackenzie Crook is the son of Sheila, a hospital manager, and Michael, a British Airways employee. Due to a growth hormone deficiency, he received hormone therapy during childhood. Crook attended Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and spent his summers in Zimbabwe with his uncle, who owned a tobacco farm.
Television Career
Crook's first significant television role was on 'The Eleven O'Clock Show' in 1998. After being dropped from the show, he hosted 'Comedy Café' in 1999. In 2001, Crook's career breakthrough came with his role as Gareth Keenan in 'The Office.' The show's success ran through 2003, earning him two BAFTA Award nominations. He went on to appear in 'Monkey Trousers,' and lent his voice to 'Popetown' and 'Modern Toss.' Crook featured in the BBC miniseries 'Little Dorrit' and appeared in various episodes of shows like 'Merlin,' 'Demons,' and 'Skins.'
In the 2010s, Crook had roles in 'Chekhov Comedy Shorts' and 'Accused,' and in 2013, joined HBO's 'Game of Thrones' as Orell. He starred in 'Almost Human' and created 'Detectorists,' a comedy series on BBC Four starring himself and Toby Jones. He also starred in 'Ordinary Lies,' 'Britannia,' and 'Yonderland,' along with writing, directing, and starring in the BBC One miniseries 'Worzel Gummidge' from 2019 to 2021.
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Film Career
Crook's film debut came with 'Still Crazy' in 1998, but he gained widespread recognition in 2003 as Ragetti in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,' later reprising his role in its sequels. He starred in 'The Merchant of Venice,' 'Sex Lives of the Potato Men,' and 'Churchill: The Hollywood Years.' Crook also appeared in 'Finding Neverland,' 'The Brothers Grimm,' 'Land of the Blind,' 'I Could Never Be Your Woman,' and 'I Want Candy.' He played the leading role in 'Three and Out' and appeared in 'City of Ember' and 'Solomon Kane.'
In the 2010s, he appeared in 'Sex & Drums & Rock & Roll,' 'Ironclad,' 'The Adventures of Tintin,' 'Cheerful Weather for the Wedding,' 'In Secret,' 'One Chance,' and 'Muppets Most Wanted.'
Stage Career
Mackenzie Crook has also made significant contributions to theatre. He played Billy Bibbit in the West End production of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' in 2004. He ventured to Broadway in 2008, starring with Kristin Scott Thomas in 'The Seagull.' In 2011, he earned critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination for his performance in 'Jerusalem.'
Other Endeavors
Beyond acting, Crook has directed and appeared in music videos, notably appearing alongside Natalie Portman in the video for Paul McCartney's 'Dance Tonight.' He is also an accomplished children's book author, having written and illustrated 'The Windvale Sprites' in 2011. Additionally, Crook is an active participant in radio productions.
Personal Life
In 2001, Crook married Lindsay, an advertising executive. The couple has a son and a daughter and resides in the Muswell Hill district of north London.
