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Desmond McNamara(1938-2022)

  • Actor
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Desmond McNamara was born on 29 April 1938 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), Hazell (1978) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984). He was married to Pamela June Bentley. He died on 7 June 2022 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
BornApril 29, 1938
DiedJune 7, 2022(84)
BornApril 29, 1938
DiedJune 7, 2022(84)
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Known for

Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes in Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Shakespeare in Love
7.1
  • Crier
  • 1998
Nicholas Ball in Hazell (1978)
Hazell
7.3
TV Series
  • Cousin Tel
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984)
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
8.7
TV Series
  • John Horner
Leigh Lawson in Travelling Man (1984)
Travelling Man
8.0
TV Series
  • Jimmy Nolan

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  • The Spotter
    9.6
    Short
    • Mr. Jackson
    • 2006
  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Reg Johnson
    • 2005
  • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, Mark Wingett, and Delia Swan in The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Butch
    • Albert Styles
    • Dave Ronson ...
    • 1988–2005
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.7
    TV Series
    • Bob Willett
    • 2004
  • Doctors and Nurses
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Harry
    • 2004
  • Peter Davison in The Last Detective (2003)
    The Last Detective
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Block
    • 2003
  • Timothy Spall, Lennie James, James Nesbitt, and Bill Nighy in Lucky Break (2001)
    Lucky Break
    6.2
    • Arthur
    • 2001
  • Casualty (1986)
    Casualty
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Bert
    • Tom Logan
    • 1998–2000
  • Maisie Raine (1998)
    Maisie Raine
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Tom Baker
    • 1999
  • Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Rachel Stevens, and S Club 7 in S Club 7 in Miami (1999)
    S Club 7 in Miami
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Caretaker (as Desmond MacNamara)
    • 1999
  • Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes in Shakespeare in Love (1998)
    Shakespeare in Love
    7.1
    • Crier
    • 1998
  • Animal Ark (1997)
    Animal Ark
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Ernie Bell
    • 1997
  • Sharman (1996)
    Sharman
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Security Guard
    • 1996
  • Helen Masters, Jack Shepherd, and Jimmy Yuill in Wycliffe (1993)
    Wycliffe
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Bill Marrack (as Des McNamara)
    • 1995
  • The Plant (1995)
    The Plant
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Paul
    • 1995

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  • Alternative names
    • Desmond MacNamara
  • Born
    • April 29, 1938
    • Hackney, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 7, 2022
    • Hackney, London, England, UK(pneumonia and influenza with dementia)
  • Spouse
    • Pamela June Bentley1961 - 2022 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    He acted in Lillian Hellman's adaptation of Emmanuel Robles' play, "Montserrat," at the Vanbrugh Theatre Club in a RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) production in London, England with Hugh Ross, David Bradley, and Richard Beckinsale in the cast. Heinz Bernard was director.

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    Became an Associate Member of RADA.

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