Ed McNamara
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Ed McNamara is a full-time American actor, one more of the trade's steady hands. 85 years of work have produced a dense filmography. Viewers who place him usually do so through Benny in 'Silver Streak'. 'The Black Stallion' adds to the same record. He is 105 years old. Comedy has been the most frequent territory.
Ed McNamara
14 Movies
4 Series
Ed McNamara is a full-time American actor, one more of the trade's steady hands. 85 years of work have produced a dense filmography. Viewers who place him usually do so through Benny in 'Silver Streak'. 'The Black Stallion' adds to the same record. He is 105 years old. Comedy has been the most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Benny
Silver Streak
1976
Plays Jake
The Black Stallion
1979
Plays Mr. Regan
Ziegfeld Girl
1941
Plays Policeman
This Land Is Mine
1943
Plays Kaminsky
Find the Lady
1976
Plays Phillip Longlan
Bayo
1985
Plays Spragg
The House by the Lake
1976
Plays Policeman
Coney Island
1943
Plays Osgood Hamilton, Jr
Stitches
1985
Plays Sargent Bellows
Shoot
1976
Plays Clerk in General Store
Mahoney's Last Stand
1972
Plays Gustave
Tramp at the Door
1985
Plays Old Man
The Town Where No One Got Off
1986
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The Black Stallion
Full Filmography
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Old Man · 1 episode
1986
TV
The Town Where No One Got Off
Old Man
1986
Film
Stitches
Osgood Hamilton, Jr
1985
Film
Tramp at the Door
Gustave
1985
Film
Bayo
Phillip Longlan
1985
Film
The Black Stallion
Jake
1979
Film
The New Avengers
Chicken Farmer · 1 episode
1977
TV
Silver Streak
Benny
1976
Film
Find the Lady
Kaminsky
1976
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed McNamara still alive?
Ed McNamara passed away on October 11, 1986 at age 65.
What are the most famous roles of Ed McNamara?
Ed McNamara is best known for roles in Silver Streak, The Black Stallion, This Land Is Mine.
How many movies has Ed McNamara been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1941), Ed McNamara has appeared in 14 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Ed McNamara's first movie?
The career of Ed McNamara began with Ziegfeld Girl (1941).
What is Ed McNamara's most recent movie or series?
Ed McNamara's most recent release is The Town Where No One Got Off, which premiered on February 22, 1986.
What TV shows has Ed McNamara appeared in?
On television, Ed McNamara has appeared in Quincy, M.E., The New Avengers, The Ray Bradbury Theater, The Mod Squad.
Ed McNamara
1921-06-23 · 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.