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Grant Munro

Known ForDirecting
Birthday1923-04-25
Age94 years old at death
Date of Death† 2017-12-09
Place of BirthWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Also Known AsMcLaren & Munro, William G.P. Munro, Munro

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.

Filmography

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1952
7.6
Comedy
Animation

Neighbours

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1990
6.0
Documentary

Creative Process: Norman McLaren

poster
1973
6.7
Documentary
Animation

Pinscreen

poster
1989
Documentary

The Magical Eye

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1963
7.0
Family
Animation

Christmas Cracker

poster
1975
Animation

The Energy Carol

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1970
4.9
Horror
Comedy

Ashes of Doom

poster
1970
Documentary

The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees

poster
2003
6.0
Comedy

On the Farm

poster
1953
5.5
Comedy
Animation

Two Bagatelles

poster
1953

The Ballot-o-Maniac

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2003
3.0

Six and Seven-Eighths