Grant Munro
Directing
Born
Apr 25, 1923
From
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died
Dec 09, 2017
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
Filmography — Acting
7.6
1952
Neighbours
Neighbour on the Right
6.0
1973
Pinscreen
6.0
1990
Creative Process: Norman McLaren
Self
1989
The Magical Eye
Self
1970
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
Self
1975
The Energy Carol
7.0
1963
Christmas Cracker
4.9
1970
Ashes of Doom
Dracula
5.5
1953
Two Bagatelles
6.0
2003
On the Farm
1953
The Ballot-o-Maniac
The Willing Worker
3.0
2003
Six and Seven-Eighths
Dancer
Filmography — Crew
Tour en l'air
Director
Pot-pourri
Director
Canon
Director
Christmas Cracker
Director
Animated Motion: Part 1
Director
The Animal Movie
Director
Stanley Takes a Trip
Director
Where There's Smoke
Director
Animated Motion: Part 2
Director
Ashes of Doom
Director
Boo Hoo
Director
One Little Indian
Director
Two Bagatelles
Director
Toys
Director
Animated Motion: Part 3
Director
Animated Motion: Part 4
Director
McLaren on McLaren
Director
Animated Motion: Part 5
Director