Person
Patrick Cranshaw
Acting · 1919–2005 · Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
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
Miles Holling
ER
Mr. Gilman
Married... with Children
Young Kit
Night Court
Mr. Shelton
Little House on the Prairie
Spokes
Quantum Leap
Old Man
Coach
Mr. Knickerbocker
Adam-12
Mr. Ferguson
Quincy, M.E.
Mr. Coogan
The Drew Carey Show
Gerald Thompson
Filmography
- 2006Air BuddiesSheriff Bob
- 2005Herbie Fully LoadedJimmy D.
- 2004Breakin' All the RulesMr. Lynch
- 2003My Boss's DaughterOld Man
- 2003Air Bud: Spikes BackSheriff Bob
- 2003Old SchoolJoseph "Blue" Pulaski
- 2002MonkMiles Holling
- 2002Air Bud: Seventh Inning FetchSheriff Bob
- 2001MVP 2: Most Vertical PrimateRon
- 2001Bubble BoyPappy / Pippy
- 2000Best in ShowLeslie Ward Cabot
- 2000MVP: Most Valuable PrimateRon
- 1999Ladies ManUncle Earl
- 1999The Cracker ManGrandpa
- 1999The Norm ShowGrandpa
- 1998Almost HeroesJackson
- 1998Broken VesselsGramps
- 1997Alien Avengers IIJudge Gorman
- 1997Veronica's ClosetMr. Leeds
- 1997Nothing to LoseHenry
- 1997Just Shoot Me!Cowboy Pete
- 1996Everyone Says I Love YouGrandpa
- 1996Suddenly SusanKyle
- 19967th HeavenMr. Suggs
- 1995The Single GuyOld Man
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowGerald Thompson
- 1995Pig Sty
- 1994Ed WoodEditor on Studio Lot (uncredited)
- 1994ERMr. Gilman
- 1994All-American GirlMr. Vasin
- 1994EllenIrving
- 1994The Hudsucker ProxyAncient Sorter
- 1993The Beverly HillbilliesRev. Mason
- 1993Boy Meets WorldCustodian
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanHomer Blackstock
- 1989Quantum LeapOld Man
- 1989CoachMr. Knickerbocker
- 1988MovingPacker
- 1987Married... with ChildrenYoung Kit
- 1986Perfect Strangers
- 1985Growing PainsReverend Chuck MacGregor
- 1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureHobo
- 1984HunterOld Man
- 1984Double TroubleBellman
- 1984Night CourtMr. Shelton
- 1983AfterMASHBob Scannell
- 1982Yes, GiorgioMan on Gurney
- 1981Return of the RebelsStorekeeper
- 1980The Gong Show MovieMan Dying in Elevator
- 1980The Private EyesRoy
- 1979Archie Bunker's Place
- 1979The Dukes of HazzardDoc Petticord
- 1978Mork & MindyThe Old Man
- 1978Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandWestern Union Messenger
- 1978Baby, I'm Back
- 1977Mule FeathersCard Player
- 1977CHiPsCarpenter
- 1977Thunder and LightningTaylor
- 1977Great DayPop
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Mr. Coogan
- 1976Slumber Party '57Store Owner
- 1976Alice
- 1975Wonder WomanCodger
- 1974Nightmare HoneymoonOld Bail Boy
- 1974Police Woman
- 1974Little House on the PrairieSpokes
- 1974LincolnSimon Mumford
- 1973Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
- 1973Thicker than WaterBert Taylor
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowBum
- 1972Temperatures Rising
- 1972Sanford and Son
- 1971Clay Pigeon
- 1968The Doris Day Show
- 1968Adam-12Mr. Ferguson
- 1968Mars Needs WomenDrunk #2 on Pier
- 1968Bandolero!Bank Clerk
- 1968Curse of the Swamp CreaturePilot
- 1967Bonnie and ClydeBank Teller (uncredited)
- 1967Hip Hot and 21Jed McClunkey
- 1965Green AcresFarmer #2
- 1964Under AgeW.J. Earnhardt
- 1961The 7th CommandmentPhony Preacher
- 1960Route 66Alfred (uncredited)
- 1960The Amazing Transparent ManSecurity Guard
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