Brian McNamara
Known for
Brian McNamara has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Another entry worth naming is 'Arachnophobia'. The career now covers more than 42 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Short Circuit', playing Frank.
Brian McNamara
18 Movies
53 Series
Brian McNamara has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Another entry worth naming is 'Arachnophobia'. The career now covers more than 42 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Short Circuit', playing Frank.
Movies
Plays Chris Collins
Arachnophobia
1990
Plays Frank
Short Circuit
1986
Plays Fred Toland
I Know Who Killed Me
2007
Plays Bo's Agent
Paparazzi
2004
Plays Todd Young
Caddyshack II
1988
Plays Craig McHugh
Mystery Date
1991
Plays Steve Dawkins
The Flamingo Kid
1984
Director
Plays Carl Nasland
Lost Signal
2006
Plays Taylor
When the Party's Over
1993
Plays Book On Tape
The Go-Getter
2007
Plays Sheriff O'Connor
Hallowed Ground
2007
Plays Lt. James Doyle
Code Red: The Rubicon Conspiracy
2001
Plays Hewitt
Tennessee Nights
1989
Plays George
In the Mood
1987
Plays Bob Cratchett
A Diva's Christmas Carol
2000
Plays Henry Reed
Changing Hearts
2012
Plays Robert Kimbell
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
2006
Plays Jesse Hanson
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000
TV Shows
Plays Michael Holden
Army Wives
2007
Plays Randy Fitzgerald
Pig Sty
1995
Plays Daniel Henderson
Manhattan, AZ
2000
Plays Dr. Caleb 'C.J.' Jurado
Mercy Point
1998
Plays Charles Nutt
The Nutt House
1989
Plays Michael Endicott
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Carson Ward
The O.C.
2003
Plays Jonathan Hays
Earth Star Voyager
1988
Plays Dean Karny
Billionaire Boys Club
1987
Plays Cooper Elliott
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Randall Sloan
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Greg
Family Ties
1982
Plays Wake up service man
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Steven Anderson
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Matt Leonard
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Douglas Marks
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays D.A. Baseer
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Dr. Dunhill / Inspector Reed
Sliders
1995
Plays William Chapman
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays James Berrington
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Kyle Brooks
Monk
2002
Plays Gary Adler
Matlock
1986
Plays Stan Stanford
Early Edition
1996
Plays Mike Sampson
Castle
2009
Plays Thomas King
Profiler
1996
Plays Bruce Owen
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Chet Brooks
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Brad Harper
Eyes
2005
Plays Passing Fireman
Rescue Me
2004
Plays Roger Comack
The Inside
2005
Latest Trailers
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My Southern Family Christmas
Full Filmography
Magnum P.I.
Raymond Lockhart · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Stitchers
James Miller · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Scorpion
David Ayres · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Perception
Detective Gerald Rix · 1 episode
2012–
TV
Changing Hearts
Henry Reed
2012
Film
Grimm
Abel Mahario · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Friends with Benefits
Dr. Everett Lonsdale · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Franklin & Bash
Tom Parker · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Hawaii Five-0
Construction Foreman · 1 episode
2010–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brian McNamara and where are they from?
Brian McNamara is 65 years old, born on November 21, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brian McNamara?
Brian McNamara is best known for roles in Short Circuit, Arachnophobia, I Know Who Killed Me.
How many movies has Brian McNamara been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Brian McNamara has appeared in 18 movies and 53 TV shows.
What was Brian McNamara's first movie?
The career of Brian McNamara began with Mister Roberts (1984).
What is Brian McNamara's most recent movie or series?
Brian McNamara's most recent release is Inheritance, which premiered on June 21, 2024.
What TV shows has Brian McNamara appeared in?
On television, Brian McNamara has appeared in The Mentalist, Scorpion, Criminal Minds, Grimm.
Brian McNamara
1960-11-21 · Long Island, New York, USA
Brian McNamara (b. November 21, 1960) is an American actor, known for his portrayal of Dean Karny in the TV Movie Billionaire Boys Club for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a supporting role.