Patrick Cronin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1971–2021 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Patrick Cronin (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Patrick Cronin (also known as Pat Cronin or Patrick J. Cronin).
Birth Date: April 11, 1941.
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Profession: American stage, television, and film actor. Also described as a theater professor and director.
Career Span: Television appearances spanning three decades [4] or five decades [2, 5, 6]. Career in television, film, and stage spanning more than five decades [6].
Known For: Seinfeld (1989).
Credits: 43 known credits [1].
Marital Status: Married to Dr. Amber Kinser Ph.D. since August 2004. Previously married to Beatrice Colen [3].
Age: 85 years old [1, 5].
Draft 1: Patrick Cronin is an American stage, television, and film actor born on April 11, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also known as Pat Cronin or Patrick J. Cronin, his career in television, film, and stage spans more than five decades. He is recognized for his work in Seinfeld. In addition to acting, he is a theater professor and director. Cronin has 43 known credits. He has been married to Dr. Amber Kinser Ph.D. since August 2004 and was previously married to Beatrice Colen.
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Career overview
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Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Patrick Cronin (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Patrick Cronin, male, born April 11, 1941 (85 years old), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Also known as Pat Cronin, Patrick J. Cronin. Known for acting. 43 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Born April 11, 1941. American stage, television, and film actor. Television appearances spanning five decades.
[3] IMDb: Actor. Known for Seinfeld (1989). Born 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Married to Dr. Amber Kinser Ph.D. since August 2004. Previously married to Beatrice Colen.
[4] TMDB (duplicate/variant): American stage, television, and film actor. Television appearances spanning three decades.
[5] Famegraph: 85 years old. Actor from United States. American stage, television, and film actor. Television appearances spanning five decades.
[6] Grokipedia: Born April 11, 1941. American actor, theater professor, and director. Career in television, film, and stage spanning more than five decades.
Name: Patrick Cronin (also Pat Cronin or Patrick J. Cronin).
Birth: April 11, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Profession: American stage, television, and film actor. Also a theater professor and director.
Career Span: Sources vary between three decades [4] and five decades [2, 5, 6].
Notable Work: Seinfeld (1989).
Credits: 43 known credits [1].
Personal: Married to Dr. Amber Kinser Ph.D. since August 2004; previously married to Beatrice Colen [3].
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Patrick Cronin, also known as Pat Cronin or Patrick J. Cronin, is an American actor, theater professor, and director. Born on April 11, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, his career encompasses stage, television, and film performances. His professional work in television, film, and stage spans more than five decades.
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Cronin is recognized for his work as an actor, with 43 known credits. He is specifically noted for his role in the television series Seinfeld, which aired in 1989. While some records describe his television appearances as spanning three decades, other sources indicate his television career has spanned five decades.
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In terms of personal history, Cronin has been married to Dr. Amber Kinser Ph.D. since August 2004. He was previously married to Beatrice Colen.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- No Sudden Move (2021) as Phil
- The Dark: The Messenger (2021) as Professor Charles
- Army Wives (2007) as Ken Upton
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Preston Wingo
- Style & Substance (1998) as Jack Webster
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Principal
- Breast Men (1997) as Committee Head
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Wayne
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) as Mr. Hayward
- Party of Five (1994) as Salesman
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mr. Alfredson
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Woodbury
- Mad About You (1992) as Postal Worker
- Home Improvement (1991) as Sparky
- Civil Wars (1991)
- Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) as Doc Bender
- Ferris Bueller (1990) as Phil Weldon
- Rocky V (1990) as Dr. Rimlan
- Sibling Rivalry (1990) as Gary Diamond
- A Family for Joe (1990) as Mr. Reed
- Testing Dirty (1990) as Steve
- Seinfeld (1989) as Sid Farkus
- Family Matters (1989) as Mr. Howard
- Family Matters (1989) as Mr. Sweeney
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Brian Horshlower
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Marvin Lutz
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Protocol Master Erko
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Al Bernard
- Full House (1987) as Phil
- She's the Sheriff (1987) as Reverend Sid
- The Oldest Rookie (1987) as Chief Black
- I Married Dora (1987) as Agent Graves
- Rampage (1987) as Harry Bellenger
- Night Court (1984) as Mr. Carney
- Splash (1984) as Michaelson
- Cheers (1982) as Bert Simpson
- Silver Spoons (1982) as Willard Doyle
- The Brady Brides (1981)
- Brave New World (1980) as Gamma Male
- Knots Landing (1979) as Jules Posner
- Knots Landing (1979) as Marty Sweeney
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Prison Boss
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Harry
- Big John, Little John (1976) as Sheldon House
- All in the Family (1971) as Brian Schlemmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick Cronin best known for?
Patrick Cronin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including No Sudden Move (2021), Army Wives (2007), Mimic 2 (2001), The Hangover (2009).
When and where was Patrick Cronin born?
Patrick Cronin was born on April 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Patrick Cronin have?
Patrick Cronin has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2021.
What is Patrick Cronin's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Patrick Cronin (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Patrick Cronin (also known as Pat Cronin or Patrick J. C...
Patrick Cronin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Protocol Master Erko — aged about 46
- Seinfeld (1989) as Sid Farkus — aged about 48
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Marvin Lutz — aged about 47
- The Brady Brides (1981) — aged about 40
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Wayne — aged about 55
- All in the Family (1971) as Brian Schlemmer — aged about 30
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