Grant Munro
Known for
Directing
Born
April 25, 1923
Birthplace
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died
December 9, 2017 (aged 94)
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.
Best known work
Neighbours
1952
Canon
1964
Christmas Cracker
1963
Ashes of Doom
1970
Two Bagatelles
1953Creative Process: Norman McLaren
1990
Pinscreen
1973Animated Motion: Part 5
1978
The Animal Movie
1966Animated Motion: Part 1
1976Filmography
2003
Six and Seven-Eighthsas Dancer
2003
1995
Hoodoo McFiggin's ChristmasArt Designer
1990
1989
The Magical Eyeas Self
1983
McLaren on McLarenDirector
1978
Animated Motion: Part 5Director
1977
Animated Motion: Part 2Director
1977
Animated Motion: Part 3Director
1977
Animated Motion: Part 4Director
1976
Animated Motion: Part 1Director
1975
1975
Boo HooDirector, Editor
1973
1973
Tour en l'airDirector, Producer, Editor
1970
The Eye Hears, the Ear Seesas Self
1970
Ashes of Doomas Dracula, Director, Editor
1970
Where There's SmokeDirector
1966
The Animal MovieDirector
1966
ToysDirector
1964
CanonDirector
1963
Christmas CrackerDirector
1962
Pot-pourriDirector
1954
One Little IndianDirector
1953
Two BagatellesDirector