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{{for|the fictional character on the television series Nip/Tuck|Nip/Tuck}}
{{short description|American filmmaker}}
{{short description|American film director}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1962|5|9}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1962|5|9}}
| birth_place = [[Burbank, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Burbank, California]], U.S.
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| spouse = Christina Lambert
* Director
| occupation = Director, producer, actor, screenwriter
* producer
* actor
* screenwriter}}
| years_active = 1984–present
| years_active = 1984–present
| known_for = ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]''<br/>''[[The Miracle Season]]''
| known_for = ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]''<br/>''[[The Miracle Season]]''
|website={{url|https://seanmcnamara.com/}}
}}
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'''Sean Patrick Michael McNamara'''<ref name="fullname">[http://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/interviews/seanmcnamara.html Interviews: Sean McNamara – Christianity Today Movies<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> (born May 9, 1962) is an American film director, film producer, actor, and screenwriter.
'''Sean Patrick Michael McNamara'''<ref name="fullname">[http://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/interviews/seanmcnamara.html Interviews: Sean McNamara – Christianity Today Movies<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> (born May 9, 1962) is an American film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter.


McNamara was born in [[Burbank, California|Burbank]], California. He is best known for his feature films ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]'' and ''[[The Miracle Season]]''. In the [[Preadolescence|pre-teen]] film market he worked with [[Jessica Alba]], [[Hilary Duff]], [[Shia LaBeouf]], [[Christy Carlson Romano]] and [[Raven-Symoné]]. McNamara and [[David Brookwell]] are the founders of the [[Brookwell McNamara Entertainment]] production company. McNamara has continued to produce and create shows for [[MTV]], [[The N (TV programming block)|The N]], [[Nickelodeon]], [[Disney Channel]], and [[Cartoon Network]]. He collaborated with [[Shin Sang-ok]] to make ''[[Galgameth]]'' and ''[[3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain]]'', starring [[Hulk Hogan]].
McNamara was born in [[Burbank, California|Burbank]], California. He is best known for his feature films ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]'' and ''[[The Miracle Season]]''. In the [[Preadolescence|pre-teen]] film market he worked with [[Jessica Alba]], [[Hilary Duff]], [[Shia LaBeouf]], [[Christy Carlson Romano]] and [[Raven-Symoné]]. McNamara and [[David Brookwell]] are the founders of the [[Brookwell McNamara Entertainment]] production company. McNamara has continued to produce and create shows for [[MTV]], [[The N (TV programming block)|The N]], [[Nickelodeon]], [[Disney Channel]], and [[Cartoon Network]]. He collaborated with [[Shin Sang-ok]] to make ''[[Galgameth]]'' and ''[[3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain]]'', starring [[Hulk Hogan]].
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McNamara briefly appeared as the singing cowboy in the ''[[Even Stevens]]'' musical episode "Influenza: The Musical", and as an alleged alien abductee in the episode "Close Encounters of the Beans Kind". McNamara also had a cameo appearance on ''[[That's So Raven]]'', appearing as a plumber in the episode "Out of Control".
McNamara briefly appeared as the singing cowboy in the ''[[Even Stevens]]'' musical episode "Influenza: The Musical", and as an alleged alien abductee in the episode "Close Encounters of the Beans Kind". McNamara also had a cameo appearance on ''[[That's So Raven]]'', appearing as a plumber in the episode "Out of Control".


In 2016, McNamara was hired to direct the upcoming 2023 biopic of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Ronald Reagan]] titled ''[[Reagan (2023 film)|Reagan]]''.<ref name="Reagan"/>
In 2016, McNamara was hired to direct the biopic of President [[Ronald Reagan]] titled ''[[Reagan (2024 film)|Reagan]]''.<ref name="Reagan"/> The film was released in 2024.


==Crew work==
==Filmography==
===Films===
===Films===
* ''[[Hollywood Chaos]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Hollywood Chaos]]'' (1989)
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* ''[[The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bratz (film)|Bratz]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Bratz (film)|Bratz]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Into the Blue 2: The Reef]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Into the Blue 2: The Reef]]'' (producer) (2009)
* ''[[Bring It On: Fight to the Finish]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Bring It On: Fight to the Finish]]'' (producer) (2009)
* ''[[The Suite Life Movie]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The Suite Life Movie]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]'' (director) (2011)
* ''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Robosapien: Rebooted]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Robosapien: Rebooted]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Space Warriors (2013 film)|Space Warriors]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Field of Lost Shoes]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Field of Lost Shoes]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Spare Parts (2015 film)|Spare Parts]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Spare Parts (2015 film)|Spare Parts]]'' (2015)
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* ''[[Aliens Stole My Body (2020 film)|Aliens Stole My Body]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Aliens Stole My Body (2020 film)|Aliens Stole My Body]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Sister Swap (film series)|Sister Swap]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Sister Swap|Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Sister Swap|Sister Swap: Christmas in the City]]'' (2021)
* ''[[The King's Daughter (2022 film)|The King's Daughter]]'' (2022)
* ''[[The King's Daughter (2022 film)|The King's Daughter]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Vindicta (film)|Vindicta]]'' (2023)
* ''[[On a Wing and a Prayer (film)|On a Wing and a Prayer]]'' (2023)
* ''[[On a Wing and a Prayer (film)|On a Wing and a Prayer]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Reagan (2023 film)|Reagan]]'' (2023)<ref name="Reagan">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/ronald-reagan-biopic-soul-surfer-director-sean-mcnamara-1201843202/|title=Ronald Reagan Biopic Draws 'Soul Surfer' Director Sean McNamara|date=23 August 2016|publisher=Variety|access-date=July 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metro.us/entertainment/movies/dennis-quaid-is-playing-ronald-reagan-in-a-biopic-confirms-director-sean-mcnamara|title = Dennis Quaid is playing Ronald Reagan in a biopic, confirms director Sean McNamara - Metro US}}</ref><ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/movies/first-look-dennis-quaid-ronald-reagan/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly.com|title=Reagan star Dennis Quaid on the challenges and 'honor' of bringing 40th President to the screen|first=Lauren|last=Huff|date=January 22, 2021|access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref>
* ''[[Reagan (2024 film)|Reagan]]'' (2024)<ref name="Reagan">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/ronald-reagan-biopic-soul-surfer-director-sean-mcnamara-1201843202/|title=Ronald Reagan Biopic Draws 'Soul Surfer' Director Sean McNamara|date=August 23, 2016|publisher=Variety|access-date=July 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metro.us/entertainment/movies/dennis-quaid-is-playing-ronald-reagan-in-a-biopic-confirms-director-sean-mcnamara|title = Dennis Quaid is playing Ronald Reagan in a biopic, confirms director Sean McNamara - Metro US| date=March 27, 2018 }}</ref><ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/movies/first-look-dennis-quaid-ronald-reagan/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly.com|title=Reagan star Dennis Quaid on the challenges and 'honor' of bringing 40th President to the screen|first=Lauren|last=Huff|date=January 22, 2021|access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref>
* ''[[On Fire (film)|On Fire]]'' (TBA)


===Television===
===Television===
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
McNamara is Catholic.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Usselmann|first1=Sister Nancy|last2=FSP|title=Catholics in Hollywood {{!}} Franciscan Media|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/june-july-2021/catholics-in-hollywood|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.franciscanmedia.org|language=en}}</ref>
McNamara is Catholic.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Usselmann|first1=Sister Nancy|last2=FSP|title=Catholics in Hollywood {{!}} Franciscan Media|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/june-july-2021/catholics-in-hollywood|access-date=August 14, 2021|website=www.franciscanmedia.org|date=May 24, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He's the godfather of actress [[Christy Carlson Romano]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
He is the godfather of actress, [[Christy Carlson Romano]].


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Outstanding Childrens Program Nominees / Winners 2005 |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2005/outstanding-childrens-program |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Television Academy |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Outstanding Childrens Program Nominees / Winners 2005 |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2005/outstanding-childrens-program |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Television Academy |language=en}}</ref>
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|-
|[[43rd Golden Raspberry Awards|2022]]
|[[43rd Golden Raspberry Awards|2022]]
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|[[Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture]]
|[[Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=RAZZ NEWZ |url=http://razzies.com/razz-newz.html |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=The Razzies! |language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=RAZZ NEWZ |url=http://razzies.com/razz-newz.html |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=The Razzies! |language=en}}</ref>
|}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.seanmcnamara.com Sean McNamara's Official Homepage]
*[https://seanmcnamara.com/ Official website]
*{{IMDb name|573732}}
*{{IMDb name|573732}}
*[https://archive.today/20080117123102/http://bmetvfilm.com/13.html Sean McNamara's Bio]
*[https://archive.today/20080117123102/http://bmetvfilm.com/13.html Sean McNamara's bio]
*[http://www.bmetvfilm.com Brookwell/McNamara Entertainment]
*[http://www.bmetvfilm.com Brookwell/McNamara Entertainment]


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Latest revision as of 02:03, 27 October 2024

For the fictional character on the television series Nip/Tuck, see Nip/Tuck.

Sean McNamara
McNamara in 2007
Born
Sean Patrick Michael McNamara

(1962-05-09) May 9, 1962 (age 62)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • actor
  • screenwriter
Years active1984–present
Known forSoul Surfer
The Miracle Season
Websiteseanmcnamara.com

Sean Patrick Michael McNamara[1] (born May 9, 1962) is an American film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter.

McNamara was born in Burbank, California. He is best known for his feature films Soul Surfer and The Miracle Season. In the pre-teen film market he worked with Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano and Raven-Symoné. McNamara and David Brookwell are the founders of the Brookwell McNamara Entertainment production company. McNamara has continued to produce and create shows for MTV, The N, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network. He collaborated with Shin Sang-ok to make Galgameth and 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain, starring Hulk Hogan.

McNamara briefly appeared as the singing cowboy in the Even Stevens musical episode "Influenza: The Musical", and as an alleged alien abductee in the episode "Close Encounters of the Beans Kind". McNamara also had a cameo appearance on That's So Raven, appearing as a plumber in the episode "Out of Control".

In 2016, McNamara was hired to direct the biopic of President Ronald Reagan titled Reagan.[2] The film was released in 2024.

Filmography

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Films

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Television

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Personal life

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McNamara is Catholic.[5] He's the godfather of actress Christy Carlson Romano.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Category Result Ref.
2005 That's So Raven Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program Nominated [6]
2022 The King's Daughter Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ Interviews: Sean McNamara – Christianity Today Movies
  2. ^ a b "Ronald Reagan Biopic Draws 'Soul Surfer' Director Sean McNamara". Variety. August 23, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "Dennis Quaid is playing Ronald Reagan in a biopic, confirms director Sean McNamara - Metro US". March 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Huff, Lauren (January 22, 2021). "Reagan star Dennis Quaid on the challenges and 'honor' of bringing 40th President to the screen". Entertainment Weekly.com. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  5. ^ Usselmann, Sister Nancy; FSP (May 24, 2021). "Catholics in Hollywood | Franciscan Media". www.franciscanmedia.org. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Outstanding Childrens Program Nominees / Winners 2005". Television Academy. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "RAZZ NEWZ". The Razzies!. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
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