Acting
Ed McNamara
EN cinema · 18 credits
Born
23 June 1921
Died
11 October 1986 (aged 65)
Birthplace
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.
Known for
Filmography
Stitches
as Osgood Hamilton, Jr
Bayo
as Phillip Longlan
Tramp at the Door
as Gustave
Riel
as Asseewyn
The House by the Lake
as Spragg
Silver Streak
as Benny
Find the Lady
as Kaminsky
Shoot
as Sargent Bellows
Last Bride Of Salem
as Seth Whately
Class of '44
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Mahoney's Last Stand
as Clerk in General Store
The Fletcher Affair
as Josiah Higgins
This Land Is Mine
as Policeman
Coney Island
as Policeman
Ziegfeld Girl
as Mr. Regan