
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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