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Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
April 25, 1923
Died
December 9, 2017 (age 94)
Place of Birth
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Also Known As
McLaren & Munro
William G.P. Munro
Munro
Grant 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.
Known For
Film
Neighbours
Neighbour on the Right
1952
Film
Pinscreen
1973
Film
The Magical Eye
Self
1989
Film
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
Self
1970
Film
The Energy Carol
1975
Film
Ashes of Doom
Dracula
1970
Film
Creative Process: Norman McLaren
Self
1990
Film
Christmas Cracker
1963
Film
Two Bagatelles
1953
Film
On the Farm
2003
Film
The Ballot-o-Maniac
The Willing Worker
1953
Film
Six and Seven-Eighths
Dancer
2003
Filmography
2003FilmSix and Seven-Eighthsas Dancer2003FilmOn the Farm1990FilmCreative Process: Norman McLarenas Self1989FilmThe Magical Eyeas Self1975FilmThe Energy Carol1973FilmPinscreen1970FilmThe Eye Hears, the Ear Seesas Self1970FilmAshes of Doomas Dracula1963FilmChristmas Cracker1953FilmTwo Bagatelles1953FilmThe Ballot-o-Maniacas The Willing Worker1952FilmNeighboursas Neighbour on the Right