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| Shane McNamara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Known for | |
Shane McNamara is an Australian television and film actor who is best known for his many appearances in the recurring role of Gino Esposito in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
McNamara played a character called 'Rat in a Hat' in the children's television show Bananas in Pyjamas (in both the original live-action series and CGI animated series). He has made numerous television appearances in other Australian series including Satisfaction, All Saints, Blue Heelers, Snobs, Water Rats and The Girl from Tomorrow.
In 2024, McNamara made a return to Neighbours.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-24 | Neighbours | Gino Esposito | 36 episodes |
| 2023 | Safe Home | Mr Merchant | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Preacher | Good Samaritan | 1 episode |
| 2013 | It's a Date | Alison's Dad | 1 episode |
| 2011-13 | Bananas in Pyjamas | Rat in a Hat | 10 episodes |
| 2012 | Australia on Trial | Charles Hotham | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Rescue: Special Ops | Barry | 1 episode |
| 2008 | City Homicide | Malcolm Lewis | 1 episode |
| Satisfaction | Garth | 1 episode | |
| 2004 | All Saints | Mr Cook | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Snobs | Mr Sinclair | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Chas | 1 episode |
| 1992-01 | Bananas in Pyjamas | Rat in a Hat | 250 episodes |
| 2001 | Crash Zone | Mr Moseley | 3 episodes |
| Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story | Dr Madsen | TV movie | |
| 1999 | M.U.G.E.N | Video game | |
| Water Rats | Max Clark | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | Fallen Angels | Frank Josty | 1 episode |
| 1993-94 | G.P | Cam Russell | 3 episodes |
| 1993 | You and Me and Uncle Bob | Pound Manager | TV movie |
| 1992 | The Girl from Tomorrow | Policeman | TV movie |
| 1991 | TV series | ||
| A Country Practice | Dezzy | 1 episode | |
| 1990 | All the Rivers Run II | Riley | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | E Street | Norman Keating | 1 episode |
| Home and Away | Brucie | 1 episode | |
| 1987 | Sons and Daughters | Mr Bird | 1 episode |
| Rafferty's Rules | Mr Jones | 1 episode | |
| 1986 | A Fortunate Life | 1 episode |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hetty | Michael Riley | |
| Dirty Deeds | US Airport Official | ||
| 1993 | The Custodian | Antonavitch | |
| 1992 | Turtle Beach | Hotel Waiter | |
| 1990 | Blood Oath | Major Roberts Aide |
References
- "Neighbours like these". Star Observer. 20 April 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- Knox, David (8 August 2010). "Neighbours character comes out". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- "Rules of the Neighbourhood". The Age. 19 June 2003. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- Terrace, Vincent (2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. Academic & Nonfiction Books anthology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-7864-8641-0. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- Writer, Staff (15 September 2024). "Neighbours teases reunion for Harold as Gino returns". Yahoo News. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
External links
- Shane McNamara at IMDb
- Interview with McNamara at Perfect Blend, 2006
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