He is best known for his role as Cpl Pete Polson in the television series All Quiet on the Preston Front and for playing Tony in the rugby film Up 'n' Under.
[1] Whilst at drama school, MacCreedy was in the Territorial Army (now the Army Reserve) which helped with his audition for Cpl Polson in All Quiet on the Preston Front.
He initially auditioned with Stephen Tompkinson whom he already knew and they worked well together in securing the roles in the programme.
[3] MacCreedy was born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England.
[4] He was at drama college with Phillip Glenister, Rufus Sewell and James Nesbitt.