David Crellin
ActingAbout David Crellin
David Crellin (born 1961) is an English actor. Crellin, who was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is known for roles in Emmerdale as Billy Hopwood, BBC 2's BAFTA Award-winning series The Cops as Alan Wakefield, and Coronation Street as gangster Jimmy Clayton, charge nurse Thornton who looked after Don Brennan after his car crash, and receiver Graham Baxter who wound up MVB Motors. He also starred as Jimmy Grainger in the first series of Waterloo Road on BBC One. Signed to British independent record label Everyday Records 2008, Crellin recorded a debut EP Innocent Bystander. In 2010 he returned to Coronation Street in another role; that of Colin Fishwick, a teacher friend of John Stape. David trained to become an actor at the Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama. Crellin lives with his wife and children in Horwich, near Bolton.
David Crellin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Crellin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Crellin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of David Crellin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mysterious Creatures, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Crellin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Crellin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Crellin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Underwater | Steve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | One in Five | Postman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rock And Roll F. 'n' Lovely | House guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mysterious Creatures | David Kirwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | What We Did on Our Holiday | Len Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Yasmin | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Blood Strangers | Nick Beresford | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise | Mr Ron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Strumpet | Curdy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Heart | Patient | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hillsborough | Tony Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
David Crellin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Crellin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Crellin is "Mysterious Creatures" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Crellin acted in?
David Crellin has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Crellin?
Other notable films include "Underwater", "Hillsborough", and "Yasmin".