Person
Grant Munro
Directing · 1923–2017 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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

Pinscreen
1973

The Eye Hears, the Ear Sees
Self

Canon
Director

Ashes of Doom
Dracula

Toys
Director
Tour en l'air
Director
Animated Motion: Part 4
Director
Animated Motion: Part 3
Director

Neighbours
Neighbour on the Right

Boo Hoo
Director
Filmography
- 2003Six and Seven-EighthsDancer
- 2003On the Farm
- 1995Hoodoo McFiggin's ChristmasArt Designer
- 1990Creative Process: Norman McLarenSelf
- 1989The Magical EyeSelf
- 1983McLaren on McLarenDirector
- 1978Animated Motion: Part 5Director
- 1977Animated Motion: Part 2Director
- 1977Animated Motion: Part 4Director
- 1977Animated Motion: Part 3Director
- 1976Animated Motion: Part 1Director
- 1975The Energy Carol
- 1975Boo HooDirector
- 1973Pinscreen
- 1973Tour en l'airDirector
- 1970The Eye Hears, the Ear SeesSelf
- 1970Ashes of DoomDracula
- 1970Where There's SmokeDirector
- 1966The Animal MovieDirector
- 1966ToysDirector
- 1964CanonDirector
- 1963Christmas Cracker
- 1962Pot-pourriDirector
- 1954One Little IndianDirector
- 1953Two Bagatelles
- 1953The Ballot-o-ManiacThe Willing Worker
- 1952NeighboursNeighbour on the Right
- 1947Stanley Takes a TripDirector
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