Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook
Crook in 2009
Born
Paul James Crook

(1971-09-29) 29 September 1971
Maidstone, Kent, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • writer
Years active1996–present
Spouse
Lindsay Crook
(m. 2001)
Children2

Mackenzie Crook (born Paul James Crook, 29 September 1971) is an English actor, director, comedian and writer best known for his roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Gareth Keenan in the British sitcom The Office (2001–2003) and for his role as Ragetti in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2003–2007). He also played Orell in the HBO series Game of Thrones, and the title role of Worzel Gummidge (2019–2022), which he wrote and directed.

Crook has also worked extensively in theatre, including a Tony Award-nominated performance in Jerusalem. His career spans comedy, drama, and fantasy, establishing him as a versatile figure in British entertainment.