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Tony McNamara was born on January 1, 1967 in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia and is credited as a screenwriter, film director and film producer. That puts Tony McNamara at 59 years old in 2026. Awards on record include European Film Award for Best Film (2019) and European Film Award for Best Comedy (2019).
My Take
Tony McNamara is, to me, one of the sharpest voices working in screen comedy, and his blend of poison and laughter is exactly my taste. His scripts for The Favourite and Poor Things, both with Yorgos Lanthimos, wrap genuine menace in elegant wit, the sort of writing that makes you laugh and then quietly unsettles you. Winning the European Film Award for both Best Film and Best Comedy confirms that the world recognizes his gift for striking the heart while keeping you amused. Born in 1967 with a playwright's ear for dialogue, he has me eager to see whatever twisted story he conjures next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony McNamara
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・マクナマラ
- Reading
- とにー・まくなまら
- Born
- January 1, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / film producer / showrunner / television producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Film
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Comedy
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony McNamara born?
Born January 1, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Tony McNamara from?
Tony McNamara is from Kilmore, Victoria, Australia.
What does Tony McNamara do?
Tony McNamara works as screenwriter, film director, film producer, showrunner, television producer.
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