Grant Munro
An image from Christmas Cracker, one of the productions that also features Grant Munro.
Grant Munro

Grant Munro

April 25, 1923 — 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.

Canon

1964

Christmas Cracker

1963

Two Bagatelles

1953

Ashes of Doom

1970

Animated Motion: Part 5

1978

The Animal Movie

1966

Animated Motion: Part 1

1976

Animated Motion: Part 2

1977