Portrait of Patrick Cranshaw

Patrick Cranshaw

Acting

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".

Born: June 17, 1919

Place of Birth: Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA

Filmography

2006
Air Buddies

as Sheriff Bob

2005
2004
2003
2003
Air Bud: Spikes Back

as Sheriff Bob

2003
Old School

as Blue

2002
Monk

as Miles Holling

2001
Bubble Boy

as Pappy / Pippy

2000
Best in Show

as Leslie Ward Cabot

1999
Ladies Man

as Uncle Earl

1999
The Cracker Man

as Grandpa

1999
The Norm Show

as Grandpa

1998
Almost Heroes

as Jackson

1998
1997
Alien Avengers II

as Judge Gorman

1997
Veronica's Closet

as Mr. Leeds

1997
1997
Just Shoot Me!

as Cowboy Pete

1996
1996
7th Heaven

as Mr. Suggs

1995
The Single Guy

as Old Man

1995
The Drew Carey Show

as Gerald Thompson

1994
Ed Wood

as Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)

1994
ER

as Mr. Gilman

1994
ER

as Man with walker

1994
All-American Girl

as Mr. Vasin

1994
Ellen

as Irving

1994
The Hudsucker Proxy

as Ancient Sorter

1993
1993
Boy Meets World

as Custodian

1989
Quantum Leap

as Old Man

1989
Coach

as Mr. Knickerbocker

1988
Moving

as Packer

1987
1985
Growing Pains

as Reverend Chuck MacGregor

1984
Hunter

as Old Man

1984
Double Trouble

as Bellman

1984
Night Court

as Mr. Shelton

1984
Night Court

as Mr. MacNulty

1983
AfterMASH

as Bob Scannell

1982
Yes, Giorgio

as Man on Gurney

1981
Return of the Rebels

as Storekeeper

1980
The Gong Show Movie

as Man Dying in Elevator

1979
The Dukes of Hazzard

as Doc Petticord

1978
Mork & Mindy

as Jake Loomis

1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Western Union Messenger

1978
Baby, I'm Back

as Old Man

1977
Mule Feathers

as Card Player

1977
CHiPs

as Carpenter

1977
Great Day

as Pop

1976
Quincy, M.E.

as Mr. Coogan

1976
1976
Slumber Party '57

as Store Owner

1975
Wonder Woman

as Codger

1974
Nightmare Honeymoon

as Old Bail Boy

1974
Lincoln

as Simon Mumford

1968
1968
Adam-12

as Mr. Ferguson

1968
Mars Needs Women

as Drunk #2 on Pier

1968
Bandolero!

as Bank Clerk

1967
Bonnie and Clyde

as Bank Teller (uncredited)

1967
Hip Hot and 21

as Jed McClunkey

1965
Green Acres

as Farmer #2

1965
Green Acres

as Grandpa

1965
Green Acres

as Old Man

1964
Under Age

as W.J. Earnhardt

1961
The 7th Commandment

as Phony Preacher

1960
Route 66

as Alfred (uncredited)

1960
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