J. Patrick 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).

Known For

Star Trek: The Next Generation

The A-Team

Falcon Crest

Knots Landing

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Freddy's Nightmares

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

All Movies (21)

The Hot Flashes2013 · as Board President
From the Rough2013 · as PGA President
Mardi Gras: Spring Break2011 · as Professor Fleischman
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown2011 · as Doctor
Living Proof2008 · as Dr. Rice
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey1991 · as Mr. Preston
Flight of the Intruder1991 · as Admiral
Dead Women in Lingerie1991 · as Jim
Mom1990 · as John
The First Power1990 · as Priest
Gross Anatomy1989 · as Interviewing Professor
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure1989 · as Mr. Preston
Phantasm II1988 · as Psychologist
Warning Sign1985 · as Connolly's Aide
Blow Out1981 · as Detective at Hospital
Remember Me1981 · as Service Manager
Gideon's Trumpet1980 · as Harris
19411979 · as Pvt. DuBois
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff1979 · as Chest Rollins
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977 · as Project Leader
Obsession1976 · as Third Kidnapper

All TV Shows (7)

Freddy's Nightmares1988 · as Fred Giles
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · as Capt. Taggert
The A-Team1983 · as Director Jerry
Falcon Crest1981 · as Bert
Falcon Crest1981 · as Doctor
Knots Landing1979 · as Mr. Sobel
Roots: The Next Generations1979 · as Matthew Holmes