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Grant Munro

Born: 1923-04-25 • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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.

Filmography
Six and Seven-Eighths poster
Six and Seven-Eighths
2003 • Dancer
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On the Farm
2003
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Creative Process: Norman McLaren
1990 • Self
The Magical Eye poster
The Magical Eye
1989 • Self
The Energy Carol poster
The Energy Carol
1975
Pinscreen poster
Pinscreen
1973
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees poster
The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
1970 • Self
Ashes of Doom poster
Ashes of Doom
1970 • Dracula
Christmas Cracker poster
Christmas Cracker
1963
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Two Bagatelles
1953
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The Ballot-o-Maniac
1953 • The Willing Worker
Neighbours poster
Neighbours
1952 • Neighbour on the Right