Grant Munro
Born
25 April 1923 (103)
Place of Birth
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Also known as
McLaren & Munro, William G.P. 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 (27)
Six and Seven-Eighths
2003
On the Farm
2003
Creative Process: Norman McLaren
1990
The Magical Eye
1989
McLaren on McLaren
1983
Animated Motion: Part 5
1978
Animated Motion: Part 2
1977
Animated Motion: Part 3
1977
Animated Motion: Part 4
1977
Animated Motion: Part 1
1976
The Energy Carol
1975
Boo Hoo
1975
Pinscreen
1973
Tour en l'air
1973
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
1970
Ashes of Doom
1970
Where There's Smoke
1970
The Animal Movie
1966
Toys
1966
Canon
1964
Christmas Cracker
1963
Pot-pourri
1962
One Little Indian
1954
Two Bagatelles
1953
The Ballot-o-Maniac
1953
Neighbours
1952
Stanley Takes a Trip
1947