Mackenzie Crook
Actor · Writer · Since 1998
Known for
An English actor, comedian and writer with a gift for oddball, hangdog characters. Mackenzie Crook won a wide audience as the buffoonish Gareth on the original series 'The Office', then joined the blockbuster crowd as the wooden-eyed pirate Ragetti in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003) and its sequels 'Dead Man's Chest' (2006) and 'At World's End' (2007). He also lent his voice to 'The Adventures of Tintin' (2011). Later the creator and star of the gentle comedy 'Detectorists', he is a distinctive character player with a sly, melancholy wit.
Mackenzie Crook
Actor · Writer · Since 1998
34 Movies · 17 Series
An English actor, comedian and writer with a gift for oddball, hangdog characters. Mackenzie Crook won a wide audience as the buffoonish Gareth on the original series 'The Office', then joined the blockbuster crowd as the wooden-eyed pirate Ragetti in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003) and its sequels 'Dead Man's Chest' (2006) and 'At World's End' (2007). He also lent his voice to 'The Adventures of Tintin' (2011). Later the creator and star of the gentle comedy 'Detectorists', he is a distinctive character player with a sly, melancholy wit.
Movies
Plays Ragetti
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003
Plays Ragetti
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Plays Ragetti
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
Plays Tom / Pirate Flunky #2 (voice)
The Adventures of Tintin
2011
Plays Father Michael
Solomon Kane
2009
Plays Hidlick
The Brothers Grimm
2005
Plays Newspaper Seller
Christopher Robin
2018
Plays Looper
City of Ember
2008
Plays Marks
Ironclad
2011
Plays Mr. Jaspers
Finding Neverland
2004
Plays Larousse
Eat Locals
2017
Plays Grivet
In Secret
2014
Plays Prado Museum Guard #1
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
Plays Braddon
One Chance
2013
Plays Dulberg
I Want Candy
2007
Plays Producer
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007
Plays Lancelot Gobbo
The Merchant of Venice
2004
Plays Russell Hardy
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
2010
Plays Ferris
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004
Plays Dan
The Principles of Lust
2003
Plays Monteur
Land of the Blind
2006
Plays Car Salesman
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
Plays The Gathering
The Gathering
2003
Plays Dutch Kid
Still Crazy
1998
Plays David Dakin
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
2012
Plays Joe
Tales from the Lodge
2019
Plays Jimmy Charoo
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
2004
Plays Paul Callow
Three and Out
2008
Plays Dad
Orbit Ever After
2013
Plays Servalan
Blake's Junction 7
2004
Plays Comet Snape
Abraham's Point
2008
TV Shows
Director
Plays Andy Stone
Detectorists
2014
Plays Rudy Lom
Almost Human
2013
Plays Gareth Keenan
The Office
2001
Plays Pete
Ordinary Lies
2015
Plays Veran
Britannia
2018
Director
Plays Gordon
Small Prophets
2026
Plays Various
Barking
1998
Plays Goran
The Wayfinders
2025
Plays Orell
Game of Thrones
2011
Director
Plays Worzel
Worzel Gummidge
2019
Plays Nestor of Maddox
Yonderland
2013
Plays Hawkbit (voice)
Watership Down
2018
Plays John White
Skins
2007
Plays Lance Corporal Alan Buckley
Accused
2010
Plays Joe
10 Minute Tales
2009
Plays Grishnack
Spine Chillers
2003
Plays Cedric
Merlin
2008
Latest Trailers
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Christopher Robin
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Small Prophets
Gordon · 6 episodes
2026–
The Wayfinders
Goran · 6 episodes
2025–
Worzel Gummidge
Worzel · 5 episodes
2019–
Tales from the Lodge
Joe
2019
Watership Down
Hawkbit (voice) · 2 episodes
2018–
Christopher Robin
Newspaper Seller
2018
Britannia
Veran · 9 episodes
2018–
Eat Locals
Larousse
2017
Yonderland
Nestor of Maddox
2015Season 2
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mackenzie Crook and where are they from?
Mackenzie Crook is 55 years old, born on September 29, 1971 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Mackenzie Crook?
Mackenzie Crook is best known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
How many movies has Mackenzie Crook been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Mackenzie Crook has appeared in 33 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Mackenzie Crook's first movie?
The career of Mackenzie Crook began with Still Crazy (1998).
What is Mackenzie Crook's most recent movie or series?
Mackenzie Crook's most recent release is Small Prophets, which premiered on February 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Mackenzie Crook appeared in?
On television, Mackenzie Crook has appeared in Game of Thrones, Skins, Merlin, The Office.
Mackenzie Crook
1971-09-29 · Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Paul Mackenzie Crook (born 29 September 1971) is a British actor and comedian. He shot to fame playing Gareth Keenan in the BBC sitcom The Office and went on to play Ragetti in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. More recently, he has written, directed and starred in the BBC4 sitcom Detectorists and the BBC1 revival of childrens' favourite, Worzel Gummidge.