Edward McNamara

Edward McNamara

Deceased · Born: Aug 14, 1884 · Died: Nov 9, 1944

Personal Details

BornAug 14, 1884 Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Edward McNamara, a renowned thespian, came into this world on the fourteenth day of August, 1884, in the bustling city of Paterson, nestled within the heart of New Jersey, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in iconic films such as Arsenic and Old Lace, a 1944 black comedy classic, The Devil and Miss Jones, a 1941 romantic comedy, and The League of Frightened Men, a 1937 mystery thriller.

Tragically, his life was cut short on November 9, 1944, in the city of Boston, located in the picturesque state of Massachusetts, United States of America, leaving behind a profound sense of loss for those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Career

1944
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace as Sergeant Brophy
1943
Johnny Come Lately
Johnny Come Lately as W.M. Dougherty
Margin for Error
Margin for Error as Police Capt. Mulrooney
1942
The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story as Officer in Penn Station (uncredited)
The Devil and Miss Jones
The Devil and Miss Jones as Police Desk Sergeant
1940
Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle as Tim (uncredited)
1936
Great Guy
Great Guy as Captain Pat Hanlon
1932
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar as Senate bartender
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as Head Guard Richards (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang as Second Warden (uncredited)