Grant Munro

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

12

Gender

Male

Birthday

1923-04-25

Day of death

2017-12-09 (94 years old)

Place of Birth

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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

  • Creative Process: Norman McLaren

    Creative Process: Norman McLaren

  • The Energy Carol

    The Energy Carol

  • Pinscreen

    Pinscreen

  • Christmas Cracker

    Christmas Cracker

  • Neighbours

    Neighbours

  • Ashes of Doom

    Ashes of Doom

  • Two Bagatelles

    Two Bagatelles

  • Six and Seven-Eighths

    Six and Seven-Eighths

  • The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees

    The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees

  • The Magical Eye

    The Magical Eye

  • The Ballot-o-Maniac

    The Ballot-o-Maniac

  • On the Farm

    On the Farm