J. Patrick McNamaraActingOctober 30, 1942— January 2, 2023(80 years old)New Orleans, Louisiana, USAPopularity: 1IMDbBiographyJ. Patrick McNamara (1942 - January 2, 2023) was an American actor, known for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and 1941 (1979).Also Known AsPatrick John McNamaraKnown For8.4Star Trek: The Next GenerationCapt. Taggert5.6Falcon CrestBert5.6Falcon CrestDoctor6.8Knots LandingMr. Sobel7.5The A-TeamDirector Jerry7.2Freddy's NightmaresFred Giles7.4Close Encounters of the Third KindProject Leader6.5Never Back Down 2: The BeatdownDoctor7.5Roots: The Next GenerationsMatthew Holmes5.81941Pvt. DuBois7.4Blow OutDetective at Hospital6.3Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyMr. PrestonPhotos of J. Patrick McNamaraFilmographyMovies21TV Shows6AllCast21CrewBrowse All2010s4.5The Hot FlashesBoard President6.1From the RoughPGA President6.5Never Back Down 2: The BeatdownDoctor5.6Mardi Gras: Spring BreakProfessor Fleischman2000s6.5Living ProofDr. Rice1990s6.3Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyMr. Preston5.7Flight of the IntruderAdmiral2.7Dead Women in LingerieJim5.6The First PowerPriest5.3MomJohn1980s6.9Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureMr. Preston5.6Gross AnatomyInterviewing Professor6.2Phantasm IIPsychologist5.9Warning SignConnolly's Aide7.4Blow OutDetective at HospitalRemember MeService Manager6.0Gideon's TrumpetHarris1970s5.81941Pvt. DuBois5.3Good Luck, Miss WyckoffChest Rollins7.4Close Encounters of the Third KindProject Leader6.7ObsessionThird Kidnapper