Acting

J. Patrick McNamara

1942-2023

Known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blow Out, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

10 linked movie credits shown

Born10/30/1942

Died01/02/2023

AgeDied at 80

BirthplaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asPatrick John McNamara

Biography

J. Patrick McNamara (1942 - January 2, 2023) was an American actor, known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and 1941 (1979).

Movie Credits

Close Encounters of the Third Kind poster

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

As Project Leader

Science Fiction, Drama

Obsession (1976)

As Third Kidnapper

Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Blow Out (1981)

As Detective at Hospital

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)

As Doctor

Drama, Action

Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979)

As Chest Rollins

Drama

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

As Mr. Preston

Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

As Mr. Preston

Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Flight of the Intruder (1991)

As Admiral

Action, War

1941 (1979)

As Pvt. DuBois

Comedy, War

Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011)

As Professor Fleischman

Comedy