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

Neighbours

Acting

1952

Neighbours

as

Neighbour on the Right

1970

Ashes of Doom

as

Dracula

1953

Two Bagatelles

as

1990

Creative Process: Norman McLaren

as

Self

1975

The Energy Carol

as

1963

Christmas Cracker

as

2003

Six and Seven-Eighths

as

Dancer

1970

The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees

as

1953

The Ballot-o-Maniac

as

The Willing Worker

1973

Pinscreen

as

2003

On the Farm

as

1989

The Magical Eye

as

Self

Production

Crew

Directing

1962

Pot-pourri

as

1963

Christmas Cracker

as

1966

The Animal Movie

as

1970

Ashes of Doom

as

1964

Canon

as

1953

Two Bagatelles

as

1976

Animated Motion: Part 1

as

1977

Animated Motion: Part 2

as

1977

Animated Motion: Part 3

as

1977

Animated Motion: Part 4

as

1978

Animated Motion: Part 5

as

1966

Toys

as

1983

McLaren on McLaren

as

1975

Boo Hoo

as

1954

One Little Indian

as

1947

Stanley Takes a Trip

as

1970

Where There's Smoke

as