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Patrick Cranshaw

Acting Born Jun 17, 1919 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA 24 credits

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".

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Full filmography

  • Monk (2002) as Miles Holling
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Homer Blackstock
  • ER (1994) as Mr. Gilman
  • ER (1994) as Man with walker
  • Married... with Children (1987) as Young Kit
  • Quantum Leap (1989) as Old Man
  • Green Acres (1965) as Farmer #2
  • Green Acres (1965) as Grandpa
  • Green Acres (1965) as Old Man
  • Coach (1989) as Mr. Knickerbocker
  • Adam-12 (1968) as Mr. Ferguson
  • Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Spokes
  • Alice (1976)
  • Alice (1976) as Andy
  • The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Gerald Thompson
  • Hunter (1984) as Old Man
  • Ellen (1994) as Irving
  • Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Cowboy Pete
  • Night Court (1984) as Mr. Shelton
  • Night Court (1984) as Mr. MacNulty
  • CHiPs (1977) as Carpenter
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Mr. Coogan
  • 7th Heaven (1996) as Mr. Suggs
  • Boy Meets World (1993) as Custodian