Acting • AGE 80
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).


The Hot Flashes
Board President
2013

From the Rough
PGA President
2013

Mardi Gras: Spring Break
Professor Fleischman
2011

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Doctor
2011

Living Proof
Dr. Rice
2008

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Mr. Preston
1991

Flight of the Intruder
Admiral
1991

Dead Women in Lingerie
Jim
1991

Mom
John
1990

The First Power
Priest
1990

Gross Anatomy
Interviewing Professor
1989

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Mr. Preston
1989

Freddy's Nightmares
Fred Giles
1988

Phantasm II
Psychologist
1988

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Capt. Taggert
1987

Warning Sign
Connolly's Aide
1985

The A-Team
Director Jerry
1983

Falcon Crest
Bert
1981

Blow Out
Detective at Hospital
1981

Remember Me
Service Manager
1981

Gideon's Trumpet
Harris
1980

Knots Landing
Mr. Sobel
1979

1941
Pvt. DuBois
1979

Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Chest Rollins
1979

Roots: The Next Generations
Matthew Holmes
1979

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Project Leader
1977

Obsession
Third Kidnapper
1976