1977 — 1989

J. Patrick McNamara

Born Oct 30, 1942October 30, 1942·Died Jan 2, 2023January 2, 2023·80 years

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).

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Selected works

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

1989

Blow Out

1981

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Filmography