Richard McNamara

Richard McNamara

Deceased · Born: Sep 5, 1915 · Died: Aug 1, 1998

Personal Details

BornSep 5, 1915 Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Biography

Notable figure born in the United States of America, whose life took a significant turn when he remained in Italy following the Allied occupation. In 1950, he made his cinematic debut in Fred Zinnemann's film "Teresa", which was shot on location in Italy and released in 1951.

Throughout his career, he appeared in various movie roles, with a notable presence in Italian productions. His portrayal of the character "Ciccio" in Luigi Comencini's "Mariti Incitati" is particularly noteworthy. However, it is his work as a dubber that truly showcased his talents.

Specializing in dubbing "American" characters with an "English accent" in Italian-language films, he brought a unique flavor to the big screen. His expertise extended to dubbing and directing English-language versions of Italian movies, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.

Career

1972
What?
What? as Charlie
1957
Campbell's Kingdom
Campbell's Kingdom as The Stranger
1953
The Man from Cairo
The Man from Cairo as Agent Charles Stark
Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday as Correspondent at Poker Game (uncredited)
1951
Teresa
Teresa as G.I. Cook
Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis as Legionnaire (uncredited)