Richard McNamara - Actor Profile

Richard McNamara

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
18Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 5, 1915
Birth Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Richard McNamara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard McNamara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard McNamara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Richard McNamara's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Roman Holiday, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard McNamara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard McNamara's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Roman Holiday (1953) movie poster
★7.9

Roman Holiday: Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedat

Roman Holiday

1953•Romance
★7.1
Quo Vadis (1951) movie poster
★7.1

Quo Vadis: After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to que

Quo Vadis

1951•Drama
★6.5
Three Forbidden Stories (1952) movie poster
★6.5

Three Forbidden Stories: While recuperating from their injuries in a hospital, three young women flash back to the events leading up to the catas

Three Forbidden Stories

1952•Drama
★6.1
The Naked Maja (1958) movie poster
★6.1

The Naked Maja: A historical fiction based on the lives of artist Goya and the Duchess of Alba

The Naked Maja

1958•Adventure
★6.0
Husbands in the City (1957) movie poster
★6.0

Husbands in the City: In the summer, while their wives and children are away, four men try to enjoy their free time.

Husbands in the City

1957•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard McNamara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Carefree Giovanni L'amministratore di Claire Flop Similar →
1980 The Warning Castrovillari Flop Similar →
1974 All Roads Lead to Man Archibald Simpson Flop Similar →
1972 What? Charlie Flop Similar →
1965 In a Colt's Shadow Title Sequence Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1963 Everything is Music - Flop Similar →
1958 The Naked Maja - Average Similar →
1958 Totò in the Moon Campbell Average Similar →
1957 Husbands in the City Ciccio Average Similar →
1957 Campbell's Kingdom The Stranger Average Similar →
1955 Four of the Thundering Jet - Flop Similar →
1953 The Man From Cairo Agent Charles Stark Flop Similar →
1953 Roman Holiday Correspondent at Poker Game (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Three Forbidden Stories Donato Hit Similar →
1952 Delitto al luna park - Flop Similar →
1951 O.K. Nero - Average Similar →
1951 Quo Vadis Legionnaire (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1951 Teresa G.I. Cook Average Similar →

Richard McNamara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard McNamara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard McNamara is "Roman Holiday" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Richard McNamara acted in?

Richard McNamara has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard McNamara?

Other notable films include "Quo Vadis", "Three Forbidden Stories", and "The Naked Maja".

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