Shane McNamara (born 29 July 1956) 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. He has also 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 the CGI animated series). He has made numerous television appearances in other Australian series including Satisfaction, All Saints, Blue Heelers, Snobs, Water Rats and The Girl from Tomorrow.