Ed McNamara

Ed McNamara

Actor

Chicago, Illinois, USA
June 23, 1921

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.

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Representative Works

Silver Streak
Silver Streak
6.7
/ English
The Black Stallion
The Black Stallion
7.1
/ English
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl
6.7
/ English
Find the Lady
Find the Lady
4.0
/ English
Class of '44
Class of '44
6.6
/ English
Bayo
Bayo
8.0
/ English
Gentle Sinners
Gentle Sinners
6.5
/ English
Stitches
Stitches
3.5
/ English
Shoot
Shoot
6.0
/ English
This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine
7.1
/ English
The House by the Lake
The House by the Lake
5.8
/ English
The Town Where No One Got Off
The Town Where No One Got Off
6.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Silver Streak
1976Nominee

Best Performance

Silver Streak

The Black Stallion
1979Nominee

Best Performance

The Black Stallion

Ziegfeld Girl
1941Nominee

Best Performance

Ziegfeld Girl

Career Highlights

Find the Lady
1976Highlight

Best Performance

Find the Lady

Class of '44
1973Highlight

Best Performance

Class of '44

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