Person
Tony McNamara
Writing · Born 1966-12-31 · Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Biography
Tony McNamara (born 31 December 1966) is an Australian writer and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for The Favourite (2018) and Poor Things (2023). Starting in theater, he transitioned to television, creating The Great and writing for shows like Doctor Doctor. His film career soared with The Favourite, earning an Oscar nomination, followed by another for Poor Things, both with Yorgos Lanthimos, who chose him after reviewing hundreds of playwrights, finding his match in McNamara. He co-wrote Cruella and is scripting a Star Wars film and Evangeline. His style blends historical settings with modern humor, and he directed The Rage in Placid Lake.
Known for
The Great
Executive Producer
Cruella
Screenplay
Poor Things
Screenplay
Rush
Writer
Offspring
Writer
Doctor Doctor
Producer
The Secret Life of Us
Writer
The Roses
Screenplay
The Favourite
Executive Producer
Puberty Blues
Writer
Filmography
- 2025The RosesScreenplay
- 2023Poor ThingsScreenplay
- 2021CruellaScreenplay
- 2020The GreatExecutive Producer
- 2018The FavouriteExecutive Producer
- 2016Doctor DoctorProducer
- 2015AshbyWriter
- 2012Puberty BluesWriter
- 2010SpiritedWriter
- 2010OffspringWriter
- 2009TangleWriter
- 2008RushWriter
- 2008Moving WallpaperWriter
- 2008Echo BeachWriter
- 2004Love My WayWriter
- 2003The Rage in Placid LakeDirector
- 2003Danny DeckchairScript Consultant
- 2001The Secret Life of UsWriter
- 2000AngstAdditional Dialogue
- 1996Dating the EnemyThanks
- 1995The Beat ManifestoWriter
- 1991All Together NowWriter
- —The Hawkline MonsterScreenplay
- —AvengelyneScreenplay
- —The Seven FiveWriter
- —MosquitoWriter
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.