Ed McNamara

Acting

Born June 23, 1921, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Filmography

• Red Serge
• 1986The Town Where No One Got Off — Old Man
• 1985Bayo — Phillip Longlan
• 1985Gentle Sinners — Sigfius
• 1985Stitches — Osgood Hamilton, Jr
• The Ray Bradbury Theater — Old Man
• 1985Tramp at the Door — Gustave
• 1979Riel — Asseewyn
• 1979The Black Stallion — Jake
• 1976Find the Lady — Kaminsky
• Quincy, M.E.
• 1976Shoot — Sargent Bellows
• 1976Silver Streak — Benny
• 1976The House by the Lake — Spragg
• The New Avengers — Chicken Farmer
• Peep Show — Old Man
• 1974Last Bride Of Salem — Seth Whately
• 1973Class of '44 — Train Conductor (uncredited)
• 1972Mahoney's Last Stand — Clerk in General Store
• The Mod Squad
• Rocket Robin Hood — Little John (voice)
• Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans — Sun Bear
• 1957The Fletcher Affair — Josiah Higgins
• 1943Coney Island — Policeman
• 1943This Land Is Mine — Policeman
• 1941Ziegfeld Girl — Mr. Regan