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Edward McNamara

Known For
Acting
Born
August 14, 1884 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Active Years
1929–1944 (16 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 14, 1884 Paterson, New Jersey, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1929–1944
16 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Edward McNamara works in acting. Born August 14, 1884 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Arsenic and Old Lace

as Sergeant Brophy

Frequent co-stars

Cary Grant 1 shared title
Priscilla Lane 1 shared title
Josephine Hull 1 shared title
Jean Adair 1 shared title
Raymond Massey 1 shared title
John Alexander 1 shared title
Peter Lorre 1 shared title
Jack Carson 1 shared title
Edward Everett Horton 1 shared title
James Gleason 1 shared title

Career timeline

Arsenic and Old Lace
Johnny Come LatelyMargin for Error
The Palm Beach StoryBreakdowns of 1942
The Strawberry BlondeThe Devil and Miss JonesNew York Town
Kitty Foyle
Girl OverboardThe League of Frightened Men
Great Guy
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang20,000 Years in Sing SingSilver Dollar
Lucky In Love

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) as Second Warden (uncredited)
  • Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) as Sergeant Brophy
  • Kitty Foyle (1940) as Tim (uncredited)
  • The Palm Beach Story (1942) as Officer in Penn Station (uncredited)
  • The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Big Joe
  • Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
  • The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) as Police Desk Sergeant
  • 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932) as Head Guard Richards (uncredited)
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  • New York Town (1941) as Brody
  • Great Guy (1936) as Captain Pat Hanlon
  • Silver Dollar (1932) as Senate bartender
  • Girl Overboard (1937) as Captain Murphy
  • The League of Frightened Men (1937) as Insp. Cramer
  • Johnny Come Lately (1943) as W.M. Dougherty
  • Margin for Error (1943) as Police Capt. Mulrooney
  • Lucky In Love (1929) as Tim O'More

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Edward McNamara best known for?

Edward McNamara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arsenic and Old Lace (1944).

When and where was Edward McNamara born?

Edward McNamara was born on August 14, 1884 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.

How many credits does Edward McNamara have?

Edward McNamara has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1944.

Edward McNamara by the numbers

16credits
16films
0TV series
1929–1944active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on August 14

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