
Ed McNamara
Acting • Born 1921-06-23 – Died 1986-10-11
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.
Filmography
25 credits
The House by the Lake
Movie • 1976
Spragg

The Black Stallion
Movie • 1979
Jake

Stitches
Movie • 1985
Osgood Hamilton, Jr

Bayo
Movie • 1985
Phillip Longlan

The Fletcher Affair
Movie • 1957
Josiah Higgins

Silver Streak
Movie • 1976
Benny

Class of '44
Movie • 1973
Train Conductor (uncredited)

Find the Lady
Movie • 1976
Kaminsky

This Land Is Mine
Movie • 1943
Policeman

The Town Where No One Got Off
Movie • 1986
Old Man

Coney Island
Movie • 1943
Policeman

Last Bride Of Salem
Movie • 1974
Seth Whately

Ziegfeld Girl
Movie • 1941
Mr. Regan

Shoot
Movie • 1976
Sargent Bellows

Mahoney's Last Stand
Movie • 1972
Clerk in General Store

Riel
Movie • 1979
Asseewyn

Tramp at the Door
Movie • 1985
Gustave

Quincy, M.E.
TV • 1976

The Mod Squad
TV • 1968

The Ray Bradbury Theater
TV • 1985
Old Man

Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
TV • 1957
Sun Bear

Rocket Robin Hood
TV • 1966
Little John (voice)

Red Serge
TV • 1986

Peep Show
TV • 1975
Old Man

The New Avengers
TV • 1976
Chicken Farmer