Acting
David McKay
David McKay is a talented Scottish actor and television director, recognized for his versatile performances across various media. He is perhaps best known for his role as McTaggart in the television series *Shoebox Zoo*. In this fantasy series, McTaggart serves as the Keeper of the Book of Forbidden Knowledge, bound to assist the protagonist, Michael Scott, until the book is retrieved by Marnie, portrayed by Vivien Endicott-Douglas. Throughout the first season, McTaggart takes on multiple personas, including a tour guide, a servant, and a clown, but as the narrative progresses into the second season, his focus shifts to aiding Marnie and Michael in their quest to prevent the villain Toledo from claiming the book first.
In addition to his television work, McKay has appeared in notable films directed by Ken Loach, such as *Ae Fond Kiss...* and *My Name Is Joe*. His filmography also includes appearances in *Once Upon a Time in the Midlands*, *Les Misérables* (1998), *Braveheart*, and the beloved sitcom *Rab C Nesbitt*.
Beyond acting, McKay has made his mark as a director on various shows, including *High Times*, *The Basil Brush Show*, *Tinsel Town*, and *My Parents Are Aliens*. He even ventured into filmmaking with his short film *Caesar*, which explores the niche hobby of pigeon-fancying.
