Portrait of Ed McNamara

Ed McNamara

Acting

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.

Born: June 23, 1921

Place of Birth: Chicago

Filmography

1985
Stitches

as Osgood Hamilton, Jr

1985
1985
Bayo

as Phillip Longlan

1979
Riel

as Asseewyn

1976
1976
Find the Lady

as Kaminsky

1976
The New Avengers

as Chicken Farmer

1976
Shoot

as Sargent Bellows

1974
Last Bride Of Salem

as Seth Whately

1973
Class of '44

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

1972
Mahoney's Last Stand

as Clerk in General Store

1966
Rocket Robin Hood

as Little John (voice)

1957
The Fletcher Affair

as Josiah Higgins

1943
Coney Island

as Policeman

1943
This Land Is Mine

as Policeman

1941
Ziegfeld Girl

as Mr. Regan