Shane McNamara
Australian television and film actor (born 1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Shane McNamara | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Years active | 1986-present |
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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
| 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 |
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