Patrick Cranshaw
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1919-06-17
- Died
- 2005-12-28
- Place of birth
- Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
- Also known as
- J. Pat Cranshaw · J.P. Cranshaw · Joseph 'Pat' Cranshaw · Joseph Patrick Cranshaw · Joseph Cranshaw · Pat Cranshaw
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
TV Shows (43)
Monk
2002
as Miles Holling
ER
1994
as Mr. Gilman / Man with walker
Married... with Children
1987
as Young Kit
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Gerald Thompson
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Spokes
Adam-12
1968
as Mr. Ferguson
Coach
1989
as Mr. Knickerbocker
Quantum Leap
1989
as Old Man
Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Mr. Coogan
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Homer Blackstock
Night Court
1984
as Mr. Shelton / Mr. MacNulty
Alice
1976
as Andy
Green Acres
1965
as Farmer #2 / Grandpa / Old Man
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Cowboy Pete
Ellen
1994
as Irving
Police Woman
1974
Hunter
1984
as Old Man
7th Heaven
1996
as Mr. Suggs
Route 66
1960
as Alfred (uncredited)
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Bum
Boy Meets World
1993
as Custodian
Sanford and Son
1972
The Dukes of Hazzard
1979
as Doc Petticord
Growing Pains
1985
as Reverend Chuck MacGregor
CHiPs
1977
as Carpenter
Mork & Mindy
1978
as The Old Man
Veronica's Closet
1997
as Mr. Leeds
The Single Guy
1995
as Old Man
Wonder Woman
1975
as Codger
Perfect Strangers
1986
The Doris Day Show
1968
as Ernie
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Kyle
Archie Bunker's Place
1979
Temperatures Rising
1972
The Norm Show
1999
as Grandpa
Ladies Man
1999
as Uncle Earl
All-American Girl
1994
as Mr. Vasin
AfterMASH
1983
as Bob Scannell
Double Trouble
1984
as Bellman
Pig Sty
1995
Lincoln
1974
as Simon Mumford
Baby, I'm Back
1978
as Old Man
Thicker than Water
1973
as Bert Taylor
Movies (42)
Old School
2003
as Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
Herbie Fully Loaded
2005
as Jimmy D.
Bonnie and Clyde
1967
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
The Beverly Hillbillies
1993
as Rev. Mason
Ed Wood
1994
as Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
Nothing to Lose
1997
as Henry
Bubble Boy
2001
as Pappy / Pippy
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
as Hobo
Best in Show
2000
as Leslie Ward Cabot
The Hudsucker Proxy
1994
as Ancient Sorter
My Boss's Daughter
2003
as Old Man
Bandolero!
1968
as Bank Clerk
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Western Union Messenger
Almost Heroes
1998
as Jackson
Air Buddies
2006
as Sheriff Bob
Everyone Says I Love You
1996
as Grandpa
Moving
1988
as Packer
Air Bud: Spikes Back
2003
as Sheriff Bob
Mars Needs Women
1968
as Drunk #2 on Pier
Breakin' All the Rules
2004
as Mr. Lynch
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
2002
as Sheriff Bob
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate
2001
as Ron
Clay Pigeon
1971
The Gong Show Movie
1980
as Man Dying in Elevator
The Amazing Transparent Man
1960
as Security Guard
The Private Eyes
1980
as Roy
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
2000
as Ron
Thunder and Lightning
1977
as Taylor
Broken Vessels
1998
as Gramps
Curse of the Swamp Creature
1968
as Pilot
Yes, Giorgio
1982
as Man on Gurney
Nightmare Honeymoon
1974
as Old Bail Boy
Alien Avengers II
1997
as Judge Gorman
Return of the Rebels
1981
as Storekeeper
Slumber Party '57
1976
as Store Owner
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
1973
Mule Feathers
1977
as Card Player
The 7th Commandment
1961
as Phony Preacher
Great Day
1977
as Pop
Under Age
1964
as W.J. Earnhardt
The Cracker Man
1999
as Grandpa
Hip Hot and 21
1967
as Jed McClunkey
About Patrick Cranshaw
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". With 85 credits spanning from 1960 to 2006, Patrick Cranshaw has appeared in 42 films and 43 TV shows.
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Most Popular Patrick Cranshaw Movies
- Old School (2003) — as Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
- Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) — as Jimmy D.
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) — as Bank Teller (uncredited)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) — as Rev. Mason
- Ed Wood (1994) — as Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
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