J. Patrick McNamara
Actor
80 years (Oct 30, 1942 – Jan 2, 2023)New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known for
J. Patrick McNamara is an American actor with an audience far beyond home with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. The first years of the career passed without much notice. The public profile has held for 50 years. 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' is the second credit that travels internationally.
J. Patrick McNamara
Actor
Known for
J. Patrick McNamara is an American actor with an audience far beyond home with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. The first years of the career passed without much notice. The public profile has held for 50 years. 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' is the second credit that travels internationally.
18 Movies
Plays Project Leader
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
Plays Doctor
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
2011
Plays Pvt. DuBois
1941
1979
Plays Detective at Hospital
Blow Out
1981
Plays Mr. Preston
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
Plays Third Kidnapper
Obsession
1976
Plays Professor Fleischman
Mardi Gras: Spring Break
2011
Plays Connolly's Aide
Warning Sign
1985
Plays Admiral
Flight of the Intruder
1991
Plays Psychologist
Phantasm II
1988
Plays Jim
Dead Women in Lingerie
1991
Plays Priest
The First Power
1990
Plays Chest Rollins
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
1979
Plays Board President
The Hot Flashes
2013
Plays Interviewing Professor
Gross Anatomy
1989
Plays PGA President
From the Rough
2013
Plays John
Mom
1990
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From the Rough
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The Hot Flashes
Board President
2013
From the Rough
PGA President
2013
Mardi Gras: Spring Break
Professor Fleischman
2011
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Doctor
2011
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Mr. Preston
1991
Flight of the Intruder
Admiral
1991
Dead Women in Lingerie
Jim
1991
Mom
John
1990
The First Power
Priest
1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is J. Patrick McNamara still alive?
J. Patrick McNamara passed away on January 2, 2023 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of J. Patrick McNamara?
J. Patrick McNamara is best known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Blow Out.
How many movies has J. Patrick McNamara been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1976), J. Patrick McNamara has appeared in 18 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was J. Patrick McNamara's first movie?
The career of J. Patrick McNamara began with Obsession (1976).
What is J. Patrick McNamara's most recent movie or series?
J. Patrick McNamara's most recent release is The Hot Flashes, which premiered on July 12, 2013.
What TV shows has J. Patrick McNamara appeared in?
On television, J. Patrick McNamara has appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation, The A-Team, Freddy's Nightmares, Falcon Crest.
J. Patrick McNamara
1942-10-30 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
J. Patrick McNamara (1942 - January 2, 2023) was an American actor, known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and 1941 (1979).