Sean McNamara

Sean McNamara

1962-05-09 Burbank, California, USA 76 Credits

Biography

Sean Patrick Michael McNamara (born May 9, 1962) is an American film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films Find Your Voice (2004), Bratz (2007), and Soul Surfer (2011), as well as Reagan (2024).

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Soul on Fire

Soul on Fire

2025

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible with the help of his family, his fai...

Bau, Artist at War

Bau, Artist at War

2024

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

Based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau whose wedding took place in the Plaszow concentration camp during WW2. Using his artistic skills in ...

Reagan

Reagan

2024

as William Keighley

6.2
Acting

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the ...

Reagan

Reagan

2024

Director

6.2
Directing

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the ...

Vindicta

Vindicta

2023

Director

4.8
Directing

When a city is terrorized by a sadistic serial killer, a seasoned detective and a newly recruited paramedic discover the key to stopping the bloodshed...

On a Wing and a Prayer

On a Wing and a Prayer

2023

Director

5.9
Directing

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, passenger Doug White must safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

True Spirit

True Spirit

2023

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect h...

Moonrise

Moonrise

2022

Producer

6.2
Producing

After country singer Will Brown's wife passes away, his grief sidelines his career and pushes him away from his young daughter until a bright and tale...

Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders

Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders

2022

Director

6.3
Directing

A family reunion at a remote mansion takes a lethal turn when they are trapped inside and forced to play a deadly survival game where only one will ma...

The King's Daughter

The King's Daughter

2022

Director, Producer

7.1
Directing Producing

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate d...

Sister Swap: Christmas in the City

Sister Swap: Christmas in the City

2021

Director

6.0
Directing

Jennifer and Meg Swift are two sisters who are very close despite living far apart. Jennifer is in Salt Lake City, running a successful restaurant she...

Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday

Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday

2021

Director

5.7
Directing

Jennifer and Meg Swift are two sisters who are very close despite living far apart. Jennifer is in Salt Lake City, running a successful restaurant she...

Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite

Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite

2020

Director, Executive Producer

6.1
Directing Producing

It's been ten years since the creation of the Great Truce, an elaborate joint-species surveillance system designed and monitored by cats and dogs to k...

JL Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift

JL Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift

2020

Executive Producer, Director

6.4
Producing Directing

When Henry proposes it looks like Rebecca will get her fairytale ending until her daughter invites a visitor from her past to the ranch that will chan...

Aliens Stole My Body

Aliens Stole My Body

2020

Director, Executive Producer

3.9
Directing Producing

The Galactic Patrol is back - but they've lost Deputy Rod Allbright's body. It's been stolen by B'KR, the most fiendish villain in the galaxy, which l...

Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible

Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible

2020

as Self - Special Guest

4.4
Acting

SUPERHUMAN: The Invisible Made Visible is based on the jaw-dropping experiences of individuals with extra-sensory powers that seem to defy the laws of...

Mighty Oak

Mighty Oak

2020

as Blackjack Dealer

6.4
Acting

Gina Jackson's life is shattered when her brother and lead vocalist of the band Army of Love, Vaughn, is killed in a tragic accident. Ten years later,...

Mighty Oak

Mighty Oak

2020

Director

6.4
Directing

Gina Jackson's life is shattered when her brother and lead vocalist of the band Army of Love, Vaughn, is killed in a tragic accident. Ten years later,...

Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

2019

Director

6.7
Directing

A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.

Orphan Horse

Orphan Horse

2018

Director

8.2
Directing

A retired horse trainer finds a young runaway girl in his barn. Skeptic at first, he let's her stay and a friendship develops while he discovers her h...

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

2018

Director

6.8
Directing

Lisa's trip home to Evergreen for the holidays finds her shepherding an effort to save the town's beloved general store, fulfilling the wishes of a Ch...

The Miracle Season

The Miracle Season

2018

as Caroline Fan

7.2
Acting

After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance o...

The Miracle Season

The Miracle Season

2018

Director

7.2
Directing

After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance o...

Aliens Ate My Homework

Aliens Ate My Homework

2018

as Plink

4.8
Acting

When a tiny intergalactic starship crashes into the bedroom of middle-schooler Rod Allbright, he is enlisted by the extraterrestrial Galactic Patrol, ...

Aliens Ate My Homework

Aliens Ate My Homework

2018

Director

4.8
Directing

When a tiny intergalactic starship crashes into the bedroom of middle-schooler Rod Allbright, he is enlisted by the extraterrestrial Galactic Patrol, ...

Pretty Outrageous

Pretty Outrageous

2017

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

Three talented teens enter a local competition to be the next big Girl Band.

The Swap

The Swap

2016

Executive Producer

6.7
Producing

Based on the book by Megan Shull, The Swap follows the adventures of a rhythmic gymnast named Ellie with a make-it-or-break-it competition, and the yo...

Love in Paradise

Love in Paradise

2016

Director

6.1
Directing

When a Western movie star is forced to spend a PR weekend at a dude ranch, his fans are horrified to learn he's actually a city slicker who's afraid o...

Just in Time for Christmas

Just in Time for Christmas

2015

as Tech Director

6.2
Acting

Lindsay is faced with a life-altering decision as Christmas approaches: Stay in her tiny hometown and marry boyfriend Jason or accept a coveted post t...

Just in Time for Christmas

Just in Time for Christmas

2015

Director

6.2
Directing

Lindsay is faced with a life-altering decision as Christmas approaches: Stay in her tiny hometown and marry boyfriend Jason or accept a coveted post t...

Baby Geniuses and the Space Baby

Baby Geniuses and the Space Baby

2015

Director

3.6
Directing

When a Space Baby crash lands on Earth, the Baby Squad must race against time to stop an evil villain from taking over the universe!

Field of Lost Shoes

Field of Lost Shoes

2015

as Union Soldier #1

6.1
Acting

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon ...

Field of Lost Shoes

Field of Lost Shoes

2015

Director, Co-Executive Producer

6.1
Directing Producing

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon ...

Hoovey

Hoovey

2015

as Archangel Raphael

6.2
Acting

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumsta...

Hoovey

Hoovey

2015

Director

6.2
Directing

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumsta...

Spare Parts

Spare Parts

2015

Director

7.2
Directing

With the help of their high school's newest teacher, four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set the...

Baby Geniuses and the Treasures of Egypt

Baby Geniuses and the Treasures of Egypt

2014

Director

3.0
Directing

An adorable group of talking baby-detectives travel to the deserts of Egypt to track down the naughty baby-criminal mastermind, "Big Baby," and his pa...

Space Warriors

Space Warriors

2013

as Marshall Flight Director

5.2
Acting

The son of a retired astronaut competes to win a seat on the next space shuttle.

Space Warriors

Space Warriors

2013

Director, Writer, Screenplay

5.2
Directing Writing Producing

The son of a retired astronaut competes to win a seat on the next space shuttle.

Robosapien: Rebooted

Robosapien: Rebooted

2013

as Captain Dylan Patrick (uncredited)

5.3
Acting

A robotic boy and a human boy join forces to save their parents from the organization that funded the robot's creator.

Robosapien: Rebooted

Robosapien: Rebooted

2013

Director

5.3
Directing

A robotic boy and a human boy join forces to save their parents from the organization that funded the robot's creator.

Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels

Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels

2013

Director

3.4
Directing

When valuable objects begin disappearing throughout Europe, it's up to a band of brilliant babies to travel overseas and catch the thieves before it's...

Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer

2011

as Rip Curl Executive

7.0
Acting

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, thro...

Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer

2011

Director, Screenplay, Screenstory

7.0
Directing Writing Producing

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, thro...

The Suite Life Movie

The Suite Life Movie

2011

Director

6.1
Directing

Cody and Zack are approached to join the Gemini Project, a high-tech research center studying the dynamics between twins. Shockingly, they find themse...

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

2009

Producer

6.7
Producing

When her mother falls for a wealthy man, Lina Cruz must move in with her new stepfather and transfer from an urban East Los Angeles public high schoo...

Legally Blondes

Legally Blondes

2009

Producer

5.7
Producing

Moving from England to California, the youngest cousins of Elle Woods must defend themselves when their schools reigning forces turn on the girls and ...

Into the Blue 2: The Reef

Into the Blue 2: The Reef

2009

Producer

5.1
Producing

When they're hired to recover the lost treasure of Columbus, married scuba divers Sebastian and Dani think they've hit the jackpot. But as they get cl...

Bratz

Bratz

2007

as Tom McShavie

5.8
Acting

The popular Bratz dolls come to life in their first live-action feature film. Finding themselves being pulled further and further apart, the fashionab...

Bratz

Bratz

2007

Director

5.8
Directing

The popular Bratz dolls come to life in their first live-action feature film. Finding themselves being pulled further and further apart, the fashionab...

Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure

Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure

2007

Director

6.9
Directing

Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, and Meygan are invited to the new girl in the neighborhood's sleepover. But no sleepover is complete without staying up lat...

Bratz: Fashion Pixiez

Bratz: Fashion Pixiez

2007

Director

7.6
Directing

When a new girl transfers into school and their classmate Cymbeline starts acting strange, Cloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin discover the secret magical ...

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006

as Mr. Orange

6.5
Acting

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory.

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006

Producer, Director

6.5
Producing Directing

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory.

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

2005

as Cafeteria Prisoner

6.7
Acting

Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the instit...

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

2004

as Doctor Mark Farley (as Sean Patrick McNamara)

6.5
Acting

A coming-of-age story centered around a small-town singer brokenhearted by the death of her brother in a car crash, who had secretly submitted her for...

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

2004

Director, Producer

6.5
Directing Producing

A coming-of-age story centered around a small-town singer brokenhearted by the death of her brother in a car crash, who had secretly submitted her for...

The Even Stevens Movie

The Even Stevens Movie

2003

Director, Executive Producer

5.8
Directing Producing

The Stevens think that they've won an all-expenses-paid trip to an island that's halfway around the world. When their house is destroyed, their food s...

Race to Space

Race to Space

2001

Director

5.9
Directing

In the 1960s a young woman works at NASA as an animal trainer responsible for the chimpanzee who will go into space.

The Trial of Old Drum

The Trial of Old Drum

2000

as Foreman

6.9
Acting

Inspired by a true story set in Missouri, "The Trial of Old Drum" tells the story of a valiant golden retriever, Old Drum, an orphan dog that becomes ...

The Trial of Old Drum

The Trial of Old Drum

2000

Director

6.9
Directing

Inspired by a true story set in Missouri, "The Trial of Old Drum" tells the story of a valiant golden retriever, Old Drum, an orphan dog that becomes ...

Wild Grizzly

Wild Grizzly

2000

as Billy

2.2
Acting

A grizzly bear escapes from a wildlife park and leaves a trail of destruction through the mountain village of Pine Lake. After sixteen-year-old Josh i...

Wild Grizzly

Wild Grizzly

2000

Director, Teleplay, Producer

2.2
Directing Producing

A grizzly bear escapes from a wildlife park and leaves a trail of destruction through the mountain village of Pine Lake. After sixteen-year-old Josh i...

Treehouse Hostage

Treehouse Hostage

1999

Director

3.8
Directing

Timmy Taylor and his two friends, Stevie and Buddy capture escaped convict Carl Banks (Jim Varney) and hold him hostage in their treehouse over the we...

P.U.N.K.S

P.U.N.K.S

1999

Story, Director

5.2
Writing Directing

Drew Utley, Miles Kitchen, Lanny Nygren and Jonny P. comprise a club called 'P.U.N.K.S.'. Their mission is to protect and serve peace.

Casper Meets Wendy

Casper Meets Wendy

1998

Director

6.0
Directing

When a warlock threatens Wendy the Good Little Witch, she and her aunts hide out at a resort where Casper the Ghost is vacationing with his uncles. Al...

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

1998

Director, Writer

4.8
Directing Writing

Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is...

Scrapple

Scrapple

1998

Story

6.0
Writing

Small-time drug dealer Al Dean is out for the ultimate score. But when Al and his friends adopt a pig, their laid-back summer plans get baked. Set in ...

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

1997

Director

5.4
Directing

Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Ca...

Galgameth

Galgameth

1997

Director

5.1
Directing

The kingdom of Donnegold is being subverted from within, and young prince Davin must defend against the traitors with the help of a legendary, metal-e...

Sherman's Way: A Kid's Guide to Coping with Change

1996

Director

Directing

Sherman must learn how to deal with his changing family situation with the help of his good friend Corny.

Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers

Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers

1995

as Lawnmower Man

6.0
Acting

An alien named Corny fights off repeated attempts at abduction/molestation. Featuring such wisdom as: "There are so many ways to kidnap kids"

Mother

Mother

1995

as TV Newscaster

5.4
Acting

Weisser is a young college bound man whose future is threatened when his mother interferes with his love life and a pending scholarship. He also disco...

Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers

Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers

1995

Director

6.0
Directing

An alien named Corny fights off repeated attempts at abduction/molestation. Featuring such wisdom as: "There are so many ways to kidnap kids"

Hollywood Chaos

Hollywood Chaos

1989

Producer, Director

Producing Directing

A farm girl from Iowa moves to Hollywood to pursue her dreams in show business. She joins a major production chorus line, but chaos ensues when all th...

Six Bullets to White Rock

N/A

Director

Directing

Through the blood the spit and the mud in White Rock, it only takes six bullets to find justice.