Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Film and television actor Mackenzie Crook played Gareth Keenan on the British version of The Office and pirate thug Ragetti in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

In the 1990s, Crook performed as a stand-up comedian, often performing as the character "Charlie Cheese." He co-wrote comedy sketches for The Eleven O'Clock Show on Britain's Channel 4, where he met Office co-creator Ricky Gervais.

Fast Facts

Birthdate: September 29, 1971
Birthplace: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Given Name: Paul Mackenzie Crook
Nominated for a British Comedy Award for The Office
Two children: Jude and Scout
Former Pizza Hut employee
Appears alongside Bill Murray in City of Ember

Pirates and other roles

After the success of the The Office, Crook played the recurring role of Ragetti in the Pirates films. He also appeared as this character in British ads for Visa and M&Ms;. He has minor roles in The Brothers Grimm, Finding Neverland and I Want Candy.

Crook and his wife Lindsay live in Peter Sellers' former house in Highgate. An environmental activist, Crook told The Daily Mail that he drives a Toyota Prius but dreams of owning a Ferrari. He breeds tortoises at his home.

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BBC Comedy: Gareth Keenan's Homepage
Amazon.com: The Office - BBC Edition, The Complete Collection
Fan Site: Oi, Mackenzie
Video: The Office: Tim & Gareth discussing the superchicken (Time: 0:57)

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Official Site: I Want Candy Movie Trailer
YouTube: The Office: The IT Guy, Tim, and Gareth (Time: 3:38)
YouTube: The Office: Tim & Gareth discussing the superchicken (Time: 0:57)
YouTube: The Office (ORIGINAL) Gareth Keenan Investigates (Time: 0:47)
YouTube: The Office UK - Gareth Keenan Health and Safety (Time: 3:28)
YouTube: The Office UK - Gareth Strikes (Time: 2:48)
YouTube: Gareth in the bike!!! (Time: 0:26)

Mackenzie Crook News and Articles

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BBC: "Ask Mackenzie Crook" (2002)
This is London: "How Mackenzie Stole the Show" (2007)

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Mackenzie Crook Biographies and Profiles

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Wikipedia: Mackenzie Crook and Ragetti & Pintel
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Mackenzie Crook Timeline

Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1971: Born
1996: The Man Who Fell In Love With A Traffic Cone!
1998: The Eleven O'Clock Show
2001-2002: The Office
2003: Pirates Of The Carribean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl
2004: The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers, Finding Neverland
2006: Pirates Of The Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
2007: I Want Candy, Pirates Of The Carribean: At World's End

Mackenzie Crook Merchandise

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