Ed McNamara

Ed McNamara

Deceased · Born: Jun 23, 1921 · Died: Oct 11, 1986

Personal Details

BornJun 23, 1921 Chicago

Biography

Ed McNamara's remarkable professional journey was marked by his impressive career in both stage and radio drama, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

In the world of radio drama, he left an indelible mark, with his outstanding performance as Philip Longlan in Bayo earning him a prestigious nomination for the Genie Award in 1986.

Although he didn't take home the top honor, his exceptional talent was recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, who honored him with the inaugural Earle Grey Award for Lifetime Achievement, a testament to his remarkable contributions to the world of Canadian cinema.

This prestigious award not only recognized his outstanding body of work but also served as a fitting tribute to his dedication and perseverance throughout his illustrious career.

Ed McNamara's remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring performers, demonstrating the importance of hard work, passion, and a commitment to one's craft.

Career

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1986
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{"id":62286,"title":"Bayo","year":"1985","character":"Phillip Longlan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bayo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62286.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Bayo
Bayo as Phillip Longlan
{"id":62451,"title":"Stitches","year":"1985","character":"Osgood Hamilton, Jr","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/stitches-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62451.jpg"},"released":1}
Stitches
Stitches as Osgood Hamilton, Jr
{"id":6196,"title":"The Black Stallion","year":"1979","character":"Jake","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-stallion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kh6ru13k57o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kh6ru13k57o.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":33645,"title":"Find the Lady","year":"1976","character":"Kaminsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/find-the-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33645.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Find the Lady
Find the Lady as Kaminsky
{"id":64285,"title":"The House by the Lake","year":"1976","character":"Spragg","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-by-the-lake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64285.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":204736,"title":"Goldenrod","year":"1976","character":"Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/goldenrod","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204736.jpg"},"released":1}
Goldenrod
Goldenrod as Johnson
{"id":100564,"title":"Shoot","year":"1976","character":"Sargent Bellows","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shoot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_100564.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_100564.jpg"},"released":1}
Shoot
Shoot as Sargent Bellows
{"id":6032,"title":"Silver Streak","year":"1976","character":"Benny","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/silver-streak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ii6s3hisd20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ii6s3hisd20.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":164852,"title":"The ABC Afternoon Playbreak","year":"1974","character":"Seth Whately","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-abc-afternoon-playbreak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164852.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":86533,"title":"Class of '44","year":"1973","character":"Train Conductor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/class-of-44-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86533.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Class of '44
Class of '44 as Train Conductor (uncredited)
{"id":64885,"title":"Mahoney's Estate","year":"1972","character":"Clerk in General Store","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mahoneys-estate-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64885.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64885.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Mahoney's Estate
Mahoney's Estate as Clerk in General Store
{"id":6446,"title":"Rocket Robin Hood","year":1966,"character":"Little John (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rocket-robin-hood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6446.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Rocket Robin Hood
Rocket Robin Hood as Little John (voice)
{"id":10488,"title":"Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans","year":1957,"character":"Sun Bear","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/hawkeye-and-the-last-of-the-mohicans","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10488.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
{"id":70924,"title":"Coney Island","year":"1943","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/coney-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Coney Island
Coney Island as Policeman
{"id":70923,"title":"This Land Is Mine","year":"1943","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/this-land-is-mine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70923.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70923.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71488,"title":"Ziegfeld Girl","year":"1941","character":"Mr. Regan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ziegfeld-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Mr. Regan