Greg Cruttwell
Greg Cruttwell, born in 1962 in London, is a versatile English actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer. He hails from a well-known family in the arts; his mother, Geraldine McEwan, was a celebrated actress, and his father, Hugh Cruttwell, served as the principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Cruttwell honed his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has a rich background in theatre, having performed in over 20 productions across Great Britain. His talent was recognized at the Edinburgh Festival in 1990 when he wrote and starred in the play "Waiting for Sir Larry," which earned him the prestigious Fringe First Award.
He made his cinematic debut in Mike Leigh's acclaimed film "Naked" in 1993 and went on to land a prominent role in John Herzfeld’s "2 Days in the Valley" (1996), sharing the screen with stars like Danny Aiello, James Spader, and Jeff Daniels. Cruttwell’s last credited acting role was in the hit film "George of the Jungle" (1997).
Television has also been a significant part of his career, with appearances in notable British series such as "Murder Most Horrid," "French & Saunders," and "Birds of a Feather," as well as guest spots on the American show "Murder, She Wrote."
In 2002, he co-founded Head Gear Films with producer Phil Hunt, kicking off their partnership with the feature film "Chunky Monkey." Currently, Cruttwell is producing "Rabbit On The Moon," a political thriller set across Mexico and the UK.