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Patrick Cranshaw
Actor

Patrick Cranshaw

17 Jun 1919Born
28 Dec 2005Died
86Age at death
85Credits

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

The 80 most recent of 85 credits.

  1. 2006Air BuddiesFilm: Sheriff Bob
  2. 2005Herbie Fully LoadedFilm: Jimmy D.
  3. 2004Breakin' All the RulesFilm: Mr. Lynch
  4. 2003My Boss's DaughterFilm: Old Man
  5. 2003Air Bud: Spikes BackFilm: Sheriff Bob
  6. 2003Old SchoolFilm: Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
  7. 2002MonkSeries: Miles Holling (1 episode)
  8. 2002Air Bud: Seventh Inning FetchFilm: Sheriff Bob
  9. 2001MVP 2: Most Vertical PrimateFilm: Ron
  10. 2001Bubble BoyFilm: Pappy / Pippy
  11. 2000Best in ShowFilm: Leslie Ward Cabot
  12. 2000MVP: Most Valuable PrimateFilm: Ron
  13. 1999Ladies ManSeries: Uncle Earl (1 episode)
  14. 1999The Cracker ManFilm: Grandpa
  15. 1999The Norm ShowSeries: Grandpa (1 episode)
  16. 1998Almost HeroesFilm: Jackson
  17. 1998Broken VesselsFilm: Gramps
  18. 1997Alien Avengers IIFilm: Judge Gorman
  19. 1997Veronica's ClosetSeries: Mr. Leeds (1 episode)
  20. 1997Nothing to LoseFilm: Henry
  21. 1997Just Shoot Me!Series: Cowboy Pete (1 episode)
  22. 1996Everyone Says I Love YouFilm: Grandpa
  23. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Kyle (1 episode)
  24. 19967th HeavenSeries: Mr. Suggs (1 episode)
  25. 1995The Single GuySeries: Old Man (1 episode)
  26. 1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries: Gerald Thompson (1 episode)
  27. 1995Pig StySeries (1 episode)
  28. 1994Ed WoodFilm: Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
  29. 1994ERSeries: Mr. Gilman, Man with walker (1 episode)
  30. 1994All-American GirlSeries: Mr. Vasin (1 episode)
  31. 1994EllenSeries: Irving (1 episode)
  32. 1994The Hudsucker ProxyFilm: Ancient Sorter
  33. 1993The Beverly HillbilliesFilm: Rev. Mason
  34. 1993Boy Meets WorldSeries: Custodian (1 episode)
  35. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries: Homer Blackstock (1 episode)
  36. 1989Quantum LeapSeries: Old Man (1 episode)
  37. 1989CoachSeries: Mr. Knickerbocker (1 episode)
  38. 1988MovingFilm: Packer
  39. 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries: Young Kit (1 episode)
  40. 1986Perfect StrangersSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1985Growing PainsSeries: Reverend Chuck MacGregor (1 episode)
  42. 1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureFilm: Hobo
  43. 1984HunterSeries: Old Man (1 episode)
  44. 1984Double TroubleSeries: Bellman (1 episode)
  45. 1984Night CourtSeries: Mr. Shelton, Mr. MacNulty (2 episodes)
  46. 1983AfterMASHSeries: Bob Scannell (1 episode)
  47. 1982Yes, GiorgioFilm: Man on Gurney
  48. 1981Return of the RebelsFilm: Storekeeper
  49. 1980The Gong Show MovieFilm: Man Dying in Elevator
  50. 1980The Private EyesFilm: Roy
  51. 1979Archie Bunker's PlaceSeries (1 episode)
  52. 1979The Dukes of HazzardSeries: Doc Petticord (2 episodes)
  53. 1978Mork & MindySeries: The Old Man (4 episodes)
  54. 1978Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandFilm: Western Union Messenger
  55. 1978Baby, I'm BackSeries: Old Man (1 episode)
  56. 1977Mule FeathersFilm: Card Player
  57. 1977CHiPsSeries: Carpenter (1 episode)
  58. 1977Thunder and LightningFilm: Taylor
  59. 1977Great DayFilm: Pop
  60. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series: Mr. Coogan (1 episode)
  61. 1976Slumber Party '57Film: Store Owner
  62. 1976AliceSeries: Andy (8 episodes)
  63. 1975Wonder WomanSeries: Codger (1 episode)
  64. 1974Nightmare HoneymoonFilm: Old Bail Boy
  65. 1974Police WomanSeries (1 episode)
  66. 1974Little House on the PrairieSeries: Spokes (2 episodes)
  67. 1974LincolnSeries: Simon Mumford (1 episode)
  68. 1973Frasier, the Sensuous LionFilm
  69. 1973Thicker than WaterSeries: Bert Taylor (3 episodes)
  70. 1972The Bob Newhart ShowSeries: Bum, Old Gentleman (1 episode)
  71. 1972Temperatures RisingSeries (1 episode)
  72. 1972Sanford and SonSeries (1 episode)
  73. 1971Clay PigeonFilm
  74. 1968The Doris Day ShowSeries: Ernie (1 episode)
  75. 1968Adam-12Series: Mr. Ferguson (1 episode)
  76. 1968Mars Needs WomenFilm: Drunk #2 on Pier
  77. 1968Bandolero!Film: Bank Clerk
  78. 1968Curse of the Swamp CreatureFilm: Pilot
  79. 1967Bonnie and ClydeFilm: Bank Teller (uncredited)
  80. 1967Hip Hot and 21Film: Jed McClunkey

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