Brian McNamara
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 21, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2024 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 112 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 21, 1960 Long Island, New York, USA 112 credits
Biography
Brian McNamara is an American actor. He was born on November 21, 1960. McNamara is known for his portrayal of Dean Karny in the TV Movie Billionaire Boys Club. He was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actor in a supporting role for this role.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Inheritance
My Southern Family Christmas
Christmas in Louisiana
Magnum P.I.Hometown ChristmasThe Wedding Do Over
Designated Survivor
StitchersKidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story
Scorpion
PerceptionChanging Hearts
GrimmFranklin & BashFriends with Benefits
Hawaii Five-0
CastleNCIS: Los Angeles
The MentalistThe Secret Lives of Second Wives
Army WivesAndy Barker, P.I.I Know Who Killed MeThe Go-GetterHallowed Ground
Lost SignalLost Signal · DirectorThe Legend of Tillamook's Gold
Criminal MindsBonesGhost WhispererThe Suite Life of Zack & CodyClose to Home
Rescue MePaparazziCaught in the Act
NCISThe O.C.
CSI: MiamiMonk
Code Red: The Rubicon Conspiracy
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationA Diva's Christmas CarolManhattan, AZThe Ghost of Spoon River
Judging AmyWhere the Truth LiesBehind the Life of Chris Gaines · Music Producer
V.I.P.Fantasy IslandMercy PointFour Corners
Out of NowhereSeduction in a Small Town
Arli$$ProfilerEarly EditionSuddenly SusanSavannah
JAGStar Trek: VoyagerSlidersNed & StaceyHope and Gloria
ERTouched by an AngelTouched by an AngelEllenWithout Warning
Diagnosis: MurderWhen the Party's OverTriumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
Melrose PlaceMad About YouPerry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken BrideHonor Thy Mother
HomefrontMystery Date
ArachnophobiaStorm and Sorrow
Full Filmography
112 titles- Inheritance (2024) as Greg
- My Southern Family Christmas (2022) as Gary Wallace
- Christmas in Louisiana (2019) as Mark
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Raymond Lockhart
- Hometown Christmas (2018) as Dr. Peter Collins
- The Wedding Do Over (2018) as Bill Anderson
- Designated Survivor (2016) as Dave Rhodes
- Stitchers (2015) as James Miller
- Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story (2015) as Brett Anderson
- Scorpion (2014) as David Ayres
- Perception (2012) as Detective Gerald Rix
- Changing Hearts (2012) as Henry Reed
- Grimm (2011) as Abel Mahario
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Tom Parker
- Friends with Benefits (2011) as Dr. Everett Lonsdale
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Construction Foreman
- Castle (2009) as Mike Sampson
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Commander Jason Rehme
- The Mentalist (2008) as Deke Hutton
- The Secret Lives of Second Wives (2008) as Jack Hughes
- Army Wives (2007) as Michael Holden
- Andy Barker, P.I. (2007) as Dale
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) as Fred Toland
- The Go-Getter (2007) as Book On Tape
- Hallowed Ground (2007) as Sheriff O'Connor
- Lost Signal (2006) as Carl Nasland
- Lost Signal (2006) Director
- The Legend of Tillamook's Gold (2006) as Robert Kimbell
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Bruce Owen
- Bones (2005) as Eric Neilbling
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Douglas Marks
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005) as Serge
- Close to Home (2005) as Joe Gibson
- The Inside (2005) as Roger Comack
- Eyes (2005) as Brad Harper
- Rescue Me (2004) as Passing Fireman
- Paparazzi (2004) as Bo's Agent
- Caught in the Act (2004) as Dan Robertson
- NCIS (2003) as Noah Sykes
- The O.C. (2003) as Carson Ward
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Steven Cambridge
- Monk (2002) as Kyle Brooks
- Code Red: The Rubicon Conspiracy (2001) as Lt. James Doyle
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Steven Anderson
- A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000) as Bob Cratchett
- Manhattan, AZ (2000) as Daniel Henderson
- The Ghost of Spoon River (2000) as Jesse Hanson
- Judging Amy (1999) as D.A. Baseer
- Where the Truth Lies (1999) as Billy Morgan
- Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) Music Producer
- V.I.P. (1998) as Andrew D Welles
- Fantasy Island (1998)
- Mercy Point (1998) as Dr. Caleb 'C.J.' Jurado
- Four Corners (1998)
- Out of Nowhere (1997) as Rob Harper
- Seduction in a Small Town (1997) as Paul Jenks
- Arli$$ (1996) as Matt Miller
- Profiler (1996) as Thomas King
- Early Edition (1996) as Stan Stanford
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Cooper Elliott
- Savannah (1996) as Terrence Goodson
- A Case for Life (1996) as Stan Porter
- Point Zero (1996) as Peter
- Wiseguy (1996) as Jason
- JAG (1995) as Andrew Gale
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as William Chapman
- Sliders (1995) as Dr. Dunhill / Inspector Reed
- Ned & Stacey (1995) as Peter
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Dale Hutton
- Pig Sty (1995) as Randy Fitzgerald
- ER (1994) as Gil Brenner
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as James Berrington
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Capt. Greg Saunders
- Ellen (1994) as Jim
- Without Warning (1994) as Mike Curtis
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Chet Brooks
- When the Party's Over (1993) as Taylor
- Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story (1993) as Cal Kessler
- Melrose Place (1992) as Scott Daniels
- Mad About You (1992) as Doug
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride (1992) as Sam Wald
- Honor Thy Mother (1992)
- Homefront (1991)
- Mystery Date (1991) as Craig McHugh
- Arachnophobia (1990) as Chris Collins
- Storm and Sorrow (1990) as John Marts
- Seinfeld (1989) as Wake up service man
- The Nutt House (1989) as Charles Nutt
- Tennessee Nights (1989) as Hewitt
- Police Story (1988) as Officer Raymond Lebrix
- Caddyshack II (1988) as Todd Young
- Earth Star Voyager (1988) as Jonathan Hays - Command Specialist
- Earth Star Voyager (1988) as Jonathan Hays
- Police Story: Monster Manor (1988) as Officer Raymond Lebrix
- Earth Star Voyager: Part 2 (1988) as Commander Jonathan Hays
- The Betty Ford Story (1987) as Steve Ford
- Billionaire Boys Club (1987) as Dean Karny
- Billionaire Boys Club (1987) as Dean Karny
- In the Mood (1987) as George
- On Fire (1987) as Ritchie Leary
- Sadie and Son (1987) as Nolie Rothman
- Matlock (1986) as Gary Adler
- L.A. Law (1986) as Matt Leonard
- Short Circuit (1986) as Frank
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Randall Sloan
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tom McCray
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harry Neville
- Mister Roberts (1984) as Payne
- The Flamingo Kid (1984) as Steve Dawkins
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Michael Endicott
- Family Ties (1982) as Greg
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brian McNamara best known for?
Brian McNamara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Magnum P.I. (2018), Hometown Christmas (2018), Designated Survivor (2016), Stitchers (2015).
When and where was Brian McNamara born?
Brian McNamara was born on November 21, 1960 in Long Island, New York, USA.
How many credits does Brian McNamara have?
Brian McNamara has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Brian McNamara's background in cinema and television?
Brian McNamara is an American actor. He was born on November 21, 1960. McNamara is known for his portrayal of Dean Karny in the TV Movie Billionaire Boys Club. He was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actor in a supporting role for this role.
Brian McNamara by the numbers
112credits
47films
65TV series
1981–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Mentalist (2008) as Deke Hutton — aged about 47
- Grimm (2011) as Abel Mahario — aged about 50
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Bruce Owen — aged about 44
- Seinfeld (1989) as Wake up service man — aged about 28
- Scorpion (2014) as David Ayres — aged about 53
- Bones (2005) as Eric Neilbling — aged about 44
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