Grant Munro
Born: 1923-04-25 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: 2017-12-09
Known For: Directing
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
2003
- On the Farm
- Six and Seven-Eighths as Dancer
1995
- Hoodoo McFiggin's Christmas ... (Art Designer)
1990
- Creative Process: Norman McLaren as Self
1989
- The Magical Eye as Self
1983
- McLaren on McLaren ... (Director)
1978
- Animated Motion: Part 5 ... (Director)
1977
- Animated Motion: Part 4 ... (Director)
- Animated Motion: Part 2 ... (Director)
- Animated Motion: Part 3 ... (Director)
1976
- Animated Motion: Part 1 ... (Director)
1975
- The Energy Carol
- Boo Hoo ... (Director)
1973
- Tour en l'air ... (Director)
- Pinscreen
1970
- Where There's Smoke ... (Director)
- Ashes of Doom as Dracula
- The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees as Self
1966
- Toys ... (Director)
- The Animal Movie ... (Director)
1964
- Canon ... (Director)
1963
1962
- Pot-pourri ... (Director)
1954
- One Little Indian ... (Director)
1953
- The Ballot-o-Maniac as The Willing Worker
- Two Bagatelles
1952
- Neighbours as Neighbour on the Right
1947
- Stanley Takes a Trip ... (Director)