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Grant Munro

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Grant Munro

Born
Died
(aged 94)
Birthplace
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Credits
28 titles

Biography

Grant Munro was a Canadian animator, filmmaker, and actor, celebrated for his innovative contributions to animation and documentary filmmaking. He joined the NFB in 1945 and co-starred in Norman McLaren's Oscar-winning short Neighbours (1952). Munro's film Christmas Cracker (1963) was nominated for an Academy Award. His versatility in various filmmaking roles and his pioneering work in animation techniques have left a significant legacy in Canadian cinema.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 12

YearTitleRole
2003 Six and Seven-Eighths Film Dancer
2003 On the Farm Film
1990 Creative Process: Norman McLaren Film Self
1989 The Magical Eye Film Self
1975 The Energy Carol Film
1973 Pinscreen Film
1970 The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees Film Self
1970 Ashes of Doom Film Dracula
1963 Christmas Cracker Film
1953 Two Bagatelles Film
1953 The Ballot-o-Maniac Film The Willing Worker
1952 Neighbours Film Neighbour on the Right

Crew credits 19

YearTitleJob
1995 Hoodoo McFiggin's Christmas Film Art Designer
1983 McLaren on McLaren Film Director
1978 Animated Motion: Part 5 Film Director
1977 Animated Motion: Part 2 Film Director
1977 Animated Motion: Part 4 Film Director
1977 Animated Motion: Part 3 Film Director
1976 Animated Motion: Part 1 Film Director
1975 Boo Hoo Film Director, Editor
1973 Tour en l'air Film Director, Producer, Editor
1970 Ashes of Doom Film Director, Editor
1970 Where There's Smoke Film Director
1966 The Animal Movie Film Director
1966 Toys Film Director
1964 Canon Film Director
1963 Christmas Cracker Film Director
1962 Pot-pourri Film Director
1954 One Little Indian Film Director
1953 Two Bagatelles Film Director
1947 Stanley Takes a Trip Film Director
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