Portrait of J. Patrick McNamara

J. Patrick McNamara

Bio: J. Patrick McNamara (1942 - January 2, 2023) was an American actor, known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and 1941 (1979)
Born: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 02 2023
J. Patrick McNamara is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Hot Flashes
The Hot Flashes
J. Patrick McNamara was
70 in The Hot Flashes
as 'Board President'.
Fri, Jul 12 2013
Poster of From the Rough
From the Rough
J. Patrick McNamara was
70 in From the Rough
as 'PGA President'.
Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Mardi Gras: Spring Break
Mardi Gras: Spring Break
J. Patrick McNamara was
68 in Mardi Gras: Spring Break
as 'Professor Fleischman'.
Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
J. Patrick McNamara was
68 in Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
as 'Doctor'.
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Poster of Living Proof
Living Proof
J. Patrick McNamara was
65 in Living Proof
as 'Dr. Rice'.
Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
J. Patrick McNamara was
48 in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
as 'Mr. Preston'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Flight of the Intruder
Flight of the Intruder
J. Patrick McNamara was
48 in Flight of the Intruder
as 'Admiral'.
Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Dead Women in Lingerie
Dead Women in Lingerie
J. Patrick McNamara was
48 in Dead Women in Lingerie
as 'Jim'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Mom
Mom
J. Patrick McNamara was
47 in Mom
as 'John'.
Tue, Jun 19 1990
Poster of The First Power
The First Power
J. Patrick McNamara was
47 in The First Power
as 'Priest'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
J. Patrick McNamara was
46 in Gross Anatomy
as 'Interviewing Professor'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
J. Patrick McNamara was
46 in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
as 'Mr. Preston'.
Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Phantasm II
Phantasm II
J. Patrick McNamara was
45 in Phantasm II
as 'Psychologist'.
Fri, Jul 08 1988
Poster of Warning Sign
Warning Sign
J. Patrick McNamara was
42 in Warning Sign
as 'Connolly's Aide'.
Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of Blow Out
Blow Out
J. Patrick McNamara was
38 in Blow Out
as 'Detective at Hospital'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of Remember Me
Remember Me
J. Patrick McNamara was
38 in Remember Me
as 'Service Manager'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
J. Patrick McNamara was
37 in Gideon's Trumpet
as 'Harris'.
Wed, Apr 30 1980
Poster of 1941
1941
J. Patrick McNamara was
37 in 1941
as 'Pvt. DuBois'.
Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
J. Patrick McNamara was
36 in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
as 'Chest Rollins'.
Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
J. Patrick McNamara was
35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Project Leader'.
Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Obsession
Obsession
J. Patrick McNamara was
33 in Obsession
as 'Third Kidnapper'.
Sun, Aug 01 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
J. Patrick McNamara was
44+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation
as 'Capt. Taggert'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
J. Patrick McNamara was
40+ in The A-Team
as 'Director Jerry'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
J. Patrick McNamara was
39+ in Falcon Crest
as 'Bert, Doctor'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
J. Patrick McNamara was
37+ in Knots Landing
as 'Mr. Sobel'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979