Grant Munro
Born
25 April 1923 (102)
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
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Pinscreen
1973
Tour en l'air
1973
🎬 Director
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
1970
Ashes of Doom
1970
Where There's Smoke
1970
🎬 DirectorThe Animal Movie
1966
Toys
1966
Canon
1964
Christmas Cracker
1963
Pot-pourri
1962
🎬 Director
One Little Indian
1954
🎬 DirectorTwo Bagatelles
1953
The Ballot-o-Maniac
1953
Neighbours
1952
Stanley Takes a Trip
1947
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