Patrick Cranshaw
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Biography
Joseph Patrick Cranshaw (June 17, 1919 – December 28, 2005) was an American character actor known for his distinctive look and deadpan humor. He is best known for one of his last roles, that of Joseph "Blue" Pulaski, a fraternity brother, in the 2003 hit comedy Old School. It's been said that this role helped him achieve "pop-culture status".
Known For
Filmography
Air Buddies
2006
as Sheriff Bob
Herbie Fully Loaded
2005
as Jimmy D.
Breakin' All the Rules
2004
as Mr. Lynch
Air Bud: Spikes Back
2003
as Sheriff Bob
My Boss's Daughter
2003
as Old Man
Old School
2003
as Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
2002
as Sheriff Bob
Monk
2002
as Miles Holling
Bubble Boy
2001
as Pappy / Pippy
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate
2001
as Ron
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
2000
as Ron
Best in Show
2000
as Leslie Ward Cabot
The Cracker Man
1999
as Grandpa
Ladies Man
1999
as Uncle Earl
The Norm Show
1999
as Grandpa
Almost Heroes
1998
as Jackson
Broken Vessels
1998
as Gramps
Alien Avengers II
1997
as Judge Gorman
Nothing to Lose
1997
as Henry
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Cowboy Pete
Veronica's Closet
1997
as Mr. Leeds
Everyone Says I Love You
1996
as Grandpa
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Kyle
7th Heaven
1996
as Mr. Suggs
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Gerald Thompson
The Single Guy
1995
as Old Man
Pig Sty
1995
The Hudsucker Proxy
1994
as Ancient Sorter
Ed Wood
1994
as Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
Ellen
1994
as Irving
All-American Girl
1994
as Mr. Vasin
ER
1994
as Mr. Gilman
ER
1994
as Man with walker
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993
as Rev. Mason
Boy Meets World
1993
as Custodian
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Homer Blackstock
Coach
1989
as Mr. Knickerbocker
Quantum Leap
1989
as Old Man
Moving
1988
as Packer
Married... with Children
1987
as Young Kit
Perfect Strangers
1986
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
as Hobo
Growing Pains
1985
as Reverend Chuck MacGregor
Night Court
1984
as Mr. Shelton
Hunter
1984
as Old Man
Night Court
1984
as Mr. MacNulty
Double Trouble
1984
as Bellman
AfterMASH
1983
as Bob Scannell
Yes, Giorgio
1982
as Man on Gurney
Return of the Rebels
1981
as Storekeeper
The Private Eyes
1980
as Roy
The Gong Show Movie
1980
as Man Dying in Elevator
Archie Bunker's Place
1979
The Dukes of Hazzard
1979
as Doc Petticord
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Western Union Messenger
Mork & Mindy
1978
as The Old Man
Baby, I'm Back
1978
Baby, I'm Back
1978
as Old Man
Great Day
1977
as Pop
Thunder and Lightning
1977
as Taylor
Mule Feathers
1977
as Card Player
CHiPs
1977
as Carpenter
Slumber Party '57
1976
as Store Owner
Alice
1976
Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Mr. Coogan
Alice
1976
as Andy
Wonder Woman
1975
as Codger
Nightmare Honeymoon
1974
as Old Bail Boy
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Spokes
Police Woman
1974
Lincoln
1974
as Simon Mumford
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
1973
Thicker than Water
1973
as Bert Taylor
Sanford and Son
1972
Temperatures Rising
1972
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Bum
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Old Gentleman
Clay Pigeon
1971
Mars Needs Women
1968
as Drunk #2 on Pier
Curse of the Swamp Creature
1968
as Pilot
Bandolero!
1968
as Bank Clerk
The Doris Day Show
1968
Adam-12
1968
as Mr. Ferguson
The Doris Day Show
1968
as Ernie
Hip Hot and 21
1967
as Jed McClunkey
Bonnie and Clyde
1967
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
Green Acres
1965
as Farmer #2
Green Acres
1965
as Grandpa
Green Acres
1965
as Old Man
Under Age
1964
as W.J. Earnhardt
The 7th Commandment
1961
as Phony Preacher
The Amazing Transparent Man
1960
as Security Guard
Route 66
1960
as Alfred (uncredited)