Brian McNamara

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brian McNamara (b. November 21, 1960) is an American actor, known for his portrayal of Dean Karny in the TV Movie Billionaire Boys Club for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a supporting role.

Career Overview

Brian McNamara has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Army Wives, Arachnophobia, Short Circuit. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

83

Birth Date

1960-11-21 00:00:00

Birth Place

Long Island, New York, USA

Known For

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  Army Wives
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  Arachnophobia
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  Short Circuit
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  Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story
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  The Secret Lives of Second Wives
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  Code Red: The Rubicon Conspiracy

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection (1 titles)
• Caddyshack Collection (1 titles)
• Short Circuit (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Catherine Bell (1 collaborations)
• Wendy Davis (1 collaborations)
• Terry Serpico (1 collaborations)
• Kelli Williams (1 collaborations)
• Alyssa Diaz (1 collaborations)
• J. J. Soria (1 collaborations)
• Torrey DeVitto (1 collaborations)
• Ashanti (1 collaborations)
• Elle McLemore (1 collaborations)
• Burgess Jenkins (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (81 credits)

  • Inheritance

    Greg

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • My Southern Family Christmas

    Gary Wallace

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Christmas in Louisiana

    Mark

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Hometown Christmas

    Dr. Peter Collins

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Wedding Do Over

    Bill Anderson

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Magnum P.I.

    - Before the Fall (2021) ... Raymond Lockhart actor actors
    2018
  • Designated Survivor

    - Two Ships (2017) ... Dave Rhodes actor actors
    2016
  • Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story

    Brett Anderson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Stitchers

    - Paternis (2017) ... James Miller actor actors
    2015
  • Scorpion

    - Don't Burst My Bubble (2017) ... David Ayres actor actors
    2014
  • Changing Hearts

    Henry Reed

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Perception

    - Painless (2014) ... Detective Gerald Rix actor actors
    2012
  • Grimm

    - One Night Stand (2013) ... Abel Mahario actor actors
    2011
  • Hawaii Five-0

    - Waimaka ʻeleʻele (Black Tears) (2017) ... Construction Foreman actor actors
    2010
  • Castle

    - Habeas Corpse (2015) ... Mike Sampson actor actors
    2009
  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    - Little Angels (2010) ... Commander Jason Rehme actor actors
    2009
  • The Secret Lives of Second Wives

    Jack Hughes

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Pretty Red Balloon (2011) ... Deke Hutton actor actors
    2008
  • Hallowed Ground

    Sheriff O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Army Wives

    Michael Holden

    actor

    actors

    - All or Nothing (2013) ... Michael Holden actor actors

    - Damaged (2013) ... Michael Holden actor actors

    - Adjustment Period (2013) ... Michael Holden actor actors

    - Reckoning (2013) ... Michael Holden actor actors

    - Blood and Treasure (2013) ... Michael Holden actor actors
    2007
  • Lost Signal

    Carl Nasland

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Legend of Tillamook's Gold

    Robert Kimbell

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Bones

    - The Tiger in the Tale (2012) ... Eric Neilbling actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Slow Burn (2009) ... Douglas Marks actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - 3rd Life (2008) ... Bruce Owen actor actors
    2005
  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

    - The Prince & The Plunger (2005) ... Serge actor actors
    2005
  • Paparazzi

    Bo's Agent

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Caught in the Act

    Dan Robertson

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Rescue Me

    - Inches (2004) ... Passing Fireman actor actors
    2004
  • The O.C.

    - The Distance (2004) ... Carson Ward actor actors

    - The Proposal (2004) ... Carson Ward actor actors

    - The Secret (2003) ... Carson Ward actor actors
    2003
  • CSI: Miami

    - Stiff (2011) ... Steven Cambridge actor actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion (2006) ... Kyle Brooks actor actors
    2002
  • Code Red: The Rubicon Conspiracy

    Lt. James Doyle

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • A Diva's Christmas Carol

    Bob Cratchett

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Ghost of Spoon River

    Jesse Hanson

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Gentle, Gentle (2001) ... Steven Anderson actor actors
    2000
  • Where the Truth Lies

    Billy Morgan

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - The Wrong Man (2003) ... D.A. Baseer actor actors
    1999
  • Out of Nowhere

    Rob Harper

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Seduction in a Small Town

    Paul Jenks

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Wiseguy

    Jason

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Point Zero

    Peter

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • A Case for Life

    Stan Porter

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Early Edition

    - The Wedding (1997) ... Stan Stanford actor actors
    1996
  • JAG

    - Pas de Deux (2) (2003) ... Andrew Gale actor actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - Someone to Watch Over Me (1999) ... William Chapman actor actors
    1995
  • Sliders

    - Murder Most Foul (1997) ... Dr. Dunhill / Inspector Reed actor actors
    1995
  • Without Warning

    Mike Curtis

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Next of Kin (2002) ... Gil Brenner actor actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - For All The Tea in China (2002) ... James Berrington actor actors

    - Godspeed (1999) ... Capt. Greg Saunders actor actors
    1994
  • Ellen

    - The Tape (1996) ... Jim actor actors
    1994
  • Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story

    Cal Kessler

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • When the Party's Over

    Taylor

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Nirvana (1994) ... Chet Brooks actor actors
    1993
  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride

    Sam Wald

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Honor Thy Mother

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Mad About You

    - The Couple (1995) ... Doug actor actors
    1992
  • Melrose Place

    - Pushing Boundaries (1993) ... Scott Daniels actor actors
    1992
  • Mystery Date

    Craig McHugh

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Storm and Sorrow

    John Marts

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Arachnophobia

    Chris Collins

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Tennessee Nights

    Hewitt

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Wink (1995) ... Wake up service man actor actors
    1989
  • Police Story: Monster Manor

    Officer Raymond Lebrix

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Caddyshack II

    Todd Young

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Earth Star Voyager: Part 2

    Commander Jonathan Hays

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Earth Star Voyager

    Jonathan Hays - Command Specialist

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Billionaire Boys Club

    Dean Karny

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Sadie and Son

    Nolie Rothman

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • In the Mood

    George

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Betty Ford Story

    Steve Ford

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • On Fire

    Ritchie Leary

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Short Circuit

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Conspiracy (1993) ... Gary Adler actor actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - The Accidental Jurist (1989) ... Matt Leonard actor actors
    1986
  • The Flamingo Kid

    Steve Dawkins

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Mister Roberts

    Payne

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Big Easy Murder (1995) ... Tom McCray actor actors

    - Family Secrets (1992) ... Randall Sloan actor actors

    - The List of Yuri Lermentov (1991) ... Harry Neville actor actors
    1984
  • Family Ties

    - A, My Name is Alex (1987) ... Greg actor actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Family Affair (1986) ... Michael Endicott actor actors

    - Family Feud (1986) ... Michael Endicott actor actors

    - Family Ties (1986) ... Michael Endicott actor actors
    1982
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Come and Get It (1986) ... actor actors

    - Look Homeward, Ninja (1986) ... actor actors
    1981

• directing (1 credits)

  • Lost Signal

    director

    directing
    2006

• sound (1 credits)

  • Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

    music producer

    sound
    1999