Craig McGinlay - Actor Profile

Craig McGinlay

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
2Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1986

About Craig McGinlay

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Craig McGinlay is a Scottish actor, best known for playing Sir Percival in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. McGinlay grew up in Paisley just outside Gleniffer Braes near Glasgow. His parents are Ronnie (a lawyer) and Hazel. McGinlay earned a sports science degree at University of Stirling and was a rugby player until an injury forced him to leave the sport in 2004. He became a fitness coach until being scouted by a Glasgow modelling agency in 2013. Moving to London in 2014, McGinlay signed with Independent Talent Agency and Select Model Management in London as well as agencies in Milan, Newcastle and Manchester. He has modelled for Nike, Trespass, Ray-Ban and Land Rover. After starring in a Haig whisky commercial directed by Guy Ritchie, McGinlay was offered the role of Percival in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword which was directed by Ritchie and co-starred David Beckham.

Craig McGinlay Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Craig McGinlay reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Craig McGinlay's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Craig McGinlay'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 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Craig McGinlay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Craig McGinlay's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Craig McGinlay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Find the Light Other Lifeguard Flop Similar →
2017 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Percival "Percy" Hit Similar →

Craig McGinlay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Craig McGinlay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Craig McGinlay is "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Craig McGinlay acted in?

Craig McGinlay has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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