Creed Bratton (born William Charles Schneider; February 8, 1943 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, comedian, and musician.
As a musician Bratton rose in the 1960s as a member of the Revolving Door Band The Grass Roots, and he plays lead guitar on their hit song “Let’s Live for Today” (he also does the "hey-ey-hey-ey" backing vocal on the song's chorus). Leaving after tension with the band’s management, he embarked on a solo career in 1969. During the 1970s he decided to pursue an acting career as well.
As an actor Bratton is best known for playing himself (sort of) on the American version of The Office. He has also had significant roles in films such as Terri and Hero Mode.
Bratton has been married to Josephine Fitzpatrick and Claudia Anderson, and has had one child with each.
Acting appearances by Creed Bratton:
Film
- 1968 With Six You Get Eggroll: As Himself, as a member of The Grass Roots
- 1983 Heart Like A Wheel: Photographer
- 1985 Mask (1985): Carnival Ticket Taker
- 1987 The Wild Pair: Dalton
- 1988 Seven Hours To Judgment: Subway Worker
- 1991 Neon City: Guard at Neon
- 1994 Secret Sins Of The Father: Gas Station Worker (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 2009 Labor Pains: John Abbots
- 2011 Terri: Uncle James
- 2012 The Ghastly Love Of Johnny X: Mickey O’Flynn
- 2012 Liz & Dick: Darryl Zanuck
- 2012 The Guilt Trip: Suitor (Uncredited Role)
- 2013 Saving Lincoln: Senator Charles Sumner
- 2015 Band of Robbers: Dobbins
- 2018 The Sisters Brothers: Quarrel Saloon Guy Town 02
- 2021 Hero Mode: James Tisdale
Short Films
- 2006 The Manual: Mjr. Edwards
- 2008 Just One Of The Gynos: Dr. Gus Gallery
- 2017 The New VI Ps: Charlie
- 2017 Crazy Carl: Carl
- 2017 Blacked Out: Crazy Guy
- 2021 Vinyl Child: Jerry
Television
- 1975 Kolchak: The Night Stalker: Man Entering Laboratory (1 episode)
- 1977 Quincy, M.E.: Boy – at table (1 episode)
- 1986 The Magical World of Disney: Court Clerk (1 episode)
- 2005-13 The Office (US): Creed Bratton
- 2006 The Bernie Mac Show: Funeral Home Employee (1 episode)
- 2010 The Forgotten: Car Dealer (1 episode)
- 2014 Adventure Time: Phlannel Boxingday (1 episode)
- 2014 Franklin & Bash: Judge Patrick Semmer (1 episode)
- 2014 Garfunkel And Oates: Kazoo Man (1 episode)
- 2015 Comedy Bang! Bang!: Grandfather (1 episode)
- 2019 Into the Dark: Attwood (1 episode)
- 2020 Upload: Rupert Tilford (1 episode)
Web Original
- 2010 In Gayle We Trust: Denny Potter (2 episodes)
Video Games
- 2011 World Gone Sour: Narrator
- 2020 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Emerson Black
