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Ed McNamara

Ed McNamara

Actor · 1921–1986 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Biography

Ed McNamara was mainly known for his work as a stage actor, but he also had a remarkable career in radio drama. In 1986, he received a nomination for the prestigious Genie Award for his outstanding performance as Philip Longlan in Bayo. Although he didn't win the award, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television recognized his contributions by presenting him with the inaugural Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Acted in 23

1980s

  1. 1986

    The Town Where No One Got Off

    Old Man

  2. 1985

    Stitches

    Osgood Hamilton, Jr

  3. Tramp at the Door

    Gustave

  4. Bayo

    Phillip Longlan

1970s

  1. 1979
  2. Riel

    Asseewyn

  3. 1976
  4. The House by the Lake

    Spragg

  5. Shoot

    Sargent Bellows

  6. 1974

    Last Bride Of Salem

    Seth Whately

  7. 1973

    Class of '44

    Train Conductor (uncredited)

  8. 1972

    Mahoney's Last Stand

    Clerk in General Store

1960s

  1. 1968
  2. 1966

    Rocket Robin Hood

    Little John (voice) · 63 episodes

1950s

  1. 1957
  2. The Fletcher Affair

    Josiah Higgins

1940s

  1. 1943

    Coney Island

    Policeman

  2. This Land Is Mine

    Policeman

  3. 1941