Ed McNamara (21 June 1921 – 11 October 1986) was a Canadian film actor."Ed McNamara"
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'', June 10, 2012. He appeared in more than forty films from 1941 to 1986. At the

27th Canadian Film Awards The 27th Canadian Film Awards were held on October 24, 1976 to honour achievements in Canadian film. The ceremony was hosted by Lorne Greene, and was held at the conclusion of the inaugural 1976 Toronto International Film Festival, 1976 Festival o ...

in 1976, McNamara and his costar Hugh Webster jointly won the

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for Best Actor in a Non-Feature for their performances in ''

For Gentlemen Only ''For Gentlemen Only'' is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Michael Scott and released in 1976. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, the film stars Ed McNamara and Hugh Webster as two retired men living in a men's rooming house, ...

'', and McNamara received a

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nomination for Best Actor at the

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in 1986, for his performance in '' Bayo''."Genie movies something to celebrate". ''

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'', March 16, 1986. In the same year, he received the

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for lifetime achievement.

Selected filmography

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'' , Rhino and train conductor #2 {voice) , , - , 1966-1969 , ''

Rocket Robin Hood ''Rocket Robin Hood'' is a Canadian animated television series, placing the characters and conflicts of the classic Robin Hood legend in a futuristic, outer space setting. It was produced by Krantz Films, Inc. and aired on CBC Television from 1966 ...

'' , Little John (voice) , 52 episodes , - , 1986-1987 , ''

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'' , Abe Farwell , 12 episodes , - , 1986 , Ray Bradbury Theater , Sinister old man , Episode: 'The Town Where No One Got Off' , - , 1986 , Philip Marlowe, Private Eye , Henry Jeeter , Episode: 'Trouble is My Business'

References

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* 1921 births 1986 deaths Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors 20th-century Canadian male actors Male actors from Toronto {{Canada-actor-stub