In 1985, Munro decided to retire permanently from acting for the stage, and to concentrate on directing and playwriting, appearing as an actor only occasionally on films, television and radio. In the early 1990's, Munro was invited by Christopher Newton to become Resident Director at Shaw Festival. Munro has also directed for most of the major English-language theatres in Canada, including Neptune Theatre, Stratford Festival, Citadel Theatre and Canadian Stage Company. Munro has received a Best New Play Dora Award for "Bob's Kingdom" and a Best Director Dora Award for "Hamlet's Room". He was also a Chalmers Award nominee for best new play for "Extreme Close Up". As an actor, has won two ACTRA awards.
Neil Munro was born in Mussellburgh, Scotland and came to canada at a young age. After graduating from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1967, he quickly established himself as one of the most compelling theatre actors in Canada, performing with Toronto Arts Productions, the National Arts Centre, the Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Tarragon Theatre, Toronto Free, Stratford Festival and the Shaw Festival.
From the description of Collection consist of original scripts, correspondence, videos, promotional material, research notes, photos, audiotapes, videocassettes and other materials relating to the career of director, actor, playwright and resident director Neil Munro. 1969- (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 629770715
