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".
Filmography 85
Movies (42)
Air Buddies2006Sheriff Bob
Herbie Fully Loaded2005Jimmy D.
Breakin' All the Rules2004Mr. Lynch
My Boss's Daughter2003Old Man
Air Bud: Spikes Back2003Sheriff Bob
Old School2003Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch2002Sheriff Bob
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate2001Ron
Bubble Boy2001Pappy / Pippy
Best in Show2000Leslie Ward Cabot
MVP: Most Valuable Primate2000Ron
The Cracker Man1999Grandpa
Almost Heroes1998Jackson
Broken Vessels1998Gramps
Alien Avengers II1997Judge Gorman
Nothing to Lose1997Henry
Everyone Says I Love You1996Grandpa
Ed Wood1994Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
The Hudsucker Proxy1994Ancient Sorter
The Beverly Hillbillies1993Rev. Mason
Moving1988Packer
Pee-wee's Big Adventure1985Hobo
Yes, Giorgio1982Man on Gurney
Return of the Rebels1981Storekeeper
The Gong Show Movie1980Man Dying in Elevator
The Private Eyes1980Roy
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978Western Union Messenger
Mule Feathers1977Card Player
Thunder and Lightning1977Taylor
Great Day1977Pop
Shows (43)
Monk2002Miles Holling
Ladies Man1999Uncle Earl
The Norm Show1999Grandpa
Veronica's Closet1997Mr. Leeds
Just Shoot Me!1997Cowboy Pete
Suddenly Susan1996Kyle
7th Heaven1996Mr. Suggs
The Single Guy1995Old Man
The Drew Carey Show1995Gerald Thompson
Pig Sty1995
ER1994Mr. Gilman
All-American Girl1994Mr. Vasin
Ellen1994Irving
Boy Meets World1993Custodian
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993Homer Blackstock
Quantum Leap1989Old Man
Coach1989Mr. Knickerbocker
Married... with Children1987Young Kit
Perfect Strangers1986
Growing Pains1985Reverend Chuck MacGregor
Hunter1984Old Man
Double Trouble1984Bellman
Night Court1984Mr. Shelton
AfterMASH1983Bob Scannell
Archie Bunker's Place1979
The Dukes of Hazzard1979Doc Petticord
Mork & Mindy1978The Old Man
Baby, I'm Back1978
CHiPs1977Carpenter
Quincy, M.E.1976Mr. Coogan