Tony McNamara
Tony McNamara
Biography
Tony McNamara is a distinguished Australian writer and producer, celebrated for his sharp, witty scripts in The Favourite and Poor Things. Starting in theater, he transitioned to television, creating The Great and writing for shows like Doctor Doctor. His film career soared with The Favourite, earning an Oscar nomination, followed by another for Poor Things, both with Yorgos Lanthimos, who chose him after reviewing hundreds of playwrights, finding his match in McNamara. He co-wrote Cruella (2021) and is scripting a Star Wars film and Evangeline. His style blends historical settings with modern humor, and he directed The Rage in Placid Lake.
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Known Credits
33
Gender
Male
Birthday
1966-12-31 (58 years old)
Place of Birth
Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Crew

2025

The Roses Screenplay

2023

Poor Things Screenplay

2021

Cruella Screenplay

2020

The Great Executive Producer

2020

The Great Writer

2020

The Great Theatre Play

2020

The Great Creator

2018

The Favourite Executive Producer

2018

The Favourite Writer

2016

Doctor Doctor Producer

2016

Doctor Doctor Writer

2016

Doctor Doctor Creator

2015

Ashby Director

2015

Ashby Writer

2012

Puberty Blues Writer

2010

Offspring Writer

2010

Spirited Writer

2008

Echo Beach Writer

2003

Danny Deckchair Script Consultant

2000

Angst Additional Dialogue

1996

Dating the Enemy Thanks

1995

The Beat Manifesto Writer

NaN

The Hawkline Monster Screenplay

NaN

Avengelyne Screenplay

NaN

The Seven Five Writer

2009

Tangle Writer

2008

Moving Wallpaper Writer

2008

Rush Writer

2004

Love My Way Writer

2003

The Rage in Placid Lake Screenplay

1991

All Together Now Writer