Australian television and film actor (born 1956)
Shane McNamara |
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| Occupation | Television actor |
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| Years active | 1986-present |
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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.[1][2][3]
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).[4] 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.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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| 2001-24
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Neighbours
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Gino Esposito
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36 episodes
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| 2023
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Safe Home
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Mr Merchant
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1 episode
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| 2019
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Preacher
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Good Samaritan
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1 episode
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| 2013
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It's a Date
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Alison's Dad
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1 episode
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| 2011-13
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Bananas in Pyjamas
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Rat in a Hat
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10 episodes
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| 2012
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Australia on Trial
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Charles Hotham
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1 episode
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| 2009
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Rescue: Special Ops
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Barry
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1 episode
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| 2008
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City Homicide
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Malcolm Lewis
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1 episode
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| Satisfaction
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Garth
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1 episode
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| 2004
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All Saints
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Mr Cook
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1 episode
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| 2003
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Snobs
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Mr Sinclair
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1 episode
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| 2002
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Blue Heelers
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Chas
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1 episode
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| 1992-01
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Bananas in Pyjamas
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Rat in a Hat
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250 episodes
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| 2001
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Crash Zone
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Mr Moseley
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3 episodes
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| Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
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Dr Madsen
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TV movie
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| 1999
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M.U.G.E.N
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Video game
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| Water Rats
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Max Clark
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1 episode
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| 1997
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Fallen Angels
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Frank Josty
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1 episode
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| 1993-94
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G.P
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Cam Russell
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3 episodes
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| 1993
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You and Me and Uncle Bob
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Pound Manager
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TV movie
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| 1992
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The Girl from Tomorrow
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Policeman
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TV movie
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| 1991
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TV series
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| A Country Practice
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Dezzy
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1 episode
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| 1990
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All the Rivers Run II
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Riley
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2 episodes
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| 1989
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E Street
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Norman Keating
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1 episode
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| Home and Away
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Brucie
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1 episode
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| 1987
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Sons and Daughters
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Mr Bird
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1 episode
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| Rafferty's Rules
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Mr Jones
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1 episode
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| 1986
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A Fortunate Life
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1 episode
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Film
| Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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| 2002
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Hetty
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Michael Riley
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| Dirty Deeds
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US Airport Official
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| 1993
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The Custodian
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Antonavitch
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| 1992
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Turtle Beach
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Hotel Waiter
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| 1990
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Blood Oath
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Major Roberts Aide
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