Patrick 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

Monk

ER

ER

Married... with Children

Quantum Leap

Adam-12

Little House on the Prairie

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

All Movies (42)

• Air Buddies2006 · as Sheriff Bob
• Herbie Fully Loaded2005 · as Jimmy D.
• Breakin' All the Rules2004 · as Mr. Lynch
• My Boss's Daughter2003 · as Old Man
• Air Bud: Spikes Back2003 · as Sheriff Bob
• Old School2003 · as Joseph "Blue" Pulaski
• Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch2002 · as Sheriff Bob
• MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate2001 · as Ron
• Bubble Boy2001 · as Pappy / Pippy
• Best in Show2000 · as Leslie Ward Cabot
• MVP: Most Valuable Primate2000 · as Ron
• The Cracker Man1999 · as Grandpa
• Almost Heroes1998 · as Jackson
• Broken Vessels1998 · as Gramps
• Alien Avengers II1997 · as Judge Gorman
• Nothing to Lose1997 · as Henry
• Everyone Says I Love You1996 · as Grandpa
• Ed Wood1994 · as Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
• The Hudsucker Proxy1994 · as Ancient Sorter
• The Beverly Hillbillies1993 · as Rev. Mason
• Moving1988 · as Packer
• Pee-wee's Big Adventure1985 · as Hobo
• Yes, Giorgio1982 · as Man on Gurney
• Return of the Rebels1981 · as Storekeeper
• The Gong Show Movie1980 · as Man Dying in Elevator
• The Private Eyes1980 · as Roy
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Western Union Messenger
• Mule Feathers1977 · as Card Player
• Thunder and Lightning1977 · as Taylor
• Great Day1977 · as Pop
• Slumber Party '571976 · as Store Owner
• Nightmare Honeymoon1974 · as Old Bail Boy
• Frasier, the Sensuous Lion1973
• Clay Pigeon1971
• Mars Needs Women1968 · as Drunk #2 on Pier
• Bandolero!1968 · as Bank Clerk
• Curse of the Swamp Creature1968 · as Pilot
• Bonnie and Clyde1967 · as Bank Teller (uncredited)
• Hip Hot and 211967 · as Jed McClunkey
• Under Age1964 · as W.J. Earnhardt
• The 7th Commandment1961 · as Phony Preacher
• The Amazing Transparent Man1960 · as Security Guard

All TV Shows (51)

• Monk2002 · as Miles Holling
• Ladies Man1999 · as Uncle Earl
• The Norm Show1999 · as Grandpa
• Veronica's Closet1997 · as Mr. Leeds
• Just Shoot Me!1997 · as Cowboy Pete
• Suddenly Susan1996 · as Kyle
• 7th Heaven1996 · as Mr. Suggs
• The Single Guy1995 · as Old Man
• The Drew Carey Show1995 · as Gerald Thompson
• Pig Sty1995
• ER1994 · as Mr. Gilman
• ER1994 · as Man with walker
• All-American Girl1994 · as Mr. Vasin
• Ellen1994 · as Irving
• Boy Meets World1993 · as Custodian
• Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · as Homer Blackstock
• Quantum Leap1989 · as Old Man
• Coach1989 · as Mr. Knickerbocker
• Married... with Children1987 · as Young Kit
• Perfect Strangers1986
• Growing Pains1985 · as Reverend Chuck MacGregor
• Hunter1984 · as Old Man
• Double Trouble1984 · as Bellman
• Night Court1984 · as Mr. Shelton
• Night Court1984 · as Mr. MacNulty
• AfterMASH1983 · as Bob Scannell
• Archie Bunker's Place1979
• The Dukes of Hazzard1979 · as Doc Petticord
• Mork & Mindy1978 · as The Old Man
• Baby, I'm Back1978
• Baby, I'm Back1978 · as Old Man
• CHiPs1977 · as Carpenter
• Quincy, M.E.1976 · as Mr. Coogan
• Alice1976
• Alice1976 · as Andy
• Wonder Woman1975 · as Codger
• Police Woman1974
• Little House on the Prairie1974 · as Spokes
• Lincoln1974 · as Simon Mumford
• Thicker than Water1973 · as Bert Taylor
• The Bob Newhart Show1972
• The Bob Newhart Show1972 · as Bum
• Temperatures Rising1972
• Sanford and Son1972
• The Doris Day Show1968
• The Doris Day Show1968 · as Ernie
• Adam-121968 · as Mr. Ferguson
• Green Acres1965 · as Farmer #2
• Green Acres1965 · as Grandpa
• Green Acres1965 · as Old Man
• Route 661960 · as Alfred (uncredited)