Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook is a British actor, writer, and director, celebrated for his roles in the television series 'The Office' and 'Game of Thrones.' He is also known for his work in film and theater, as well as for creating and starring in the acclaimed BBC series 'Detectorists.'
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Mackenzie Crook was cast as Gareth Keenan in The Office after originally auditioning for a different role.
Behind-the-scenes secrets from TV’s funniest workplace mockumentary – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-09
Mackenzie Crook is known for his role as Gareth Keenan in The Office.
From legal threats to ‘the worst haircut you can think of’: 25 years of The Office | Television
United Kingdom· 2026-07-08Mackenzie Crook is recognized for his role as Gareth in The Office and creates two excellent series.
15 hidden TV gems of 2026
Australia· 2026-06-26
Detectorists is a gentle, humanist half-hour comedy starring Mackenzie Crook.
What to watch this weekend: Netflix’s German spy thriller Unfamiliar is uber entertaining
Canada· 2026-02-20
Mackenzie Crook created the show Small Prophets, which is about a bearded man with a messy house who engages in alchemical projects.
If I could marry a TV show, I’d choose this one about a bearded man – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Mackenzie Crook is an actor and comedian who was a co-star of Iain Lee on The 11 O'Clock Show and has remained in touch with him.
‘My past was chaos’: Iain Lee on abuse, cocaine, comedy, his on-air breakdown and his ‘sex addict’ father | Television & radioUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-29
