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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Yes, Giorgio
as Man on Gurney
1982
Herbie Fully Loaded
as Jimmy D.
2005
The Amazing Transparent Man
as Security Guard
1960
Mars Needs Women
as Drunk #2 on Pier
1968
Everyone Says I Love You
as Grandpa
1996
Air Buddies
as Sheriff Bob
2006
Bubble Boy
as Pappy / Pippy
2001
Nightmare Honeymoon
as Old Bail Boy
1974
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Western Union Messenger
1978
Great Day
as Pop
1977
Hip Hot and 21
as Jed McClunkey
1967
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
as Ron
2000
Alien Avengers II
as Judge Gorman
1997
The 7th Commandment
as Phony Preacher
1961
Thunder and Lightning
as Taylor
1977
Curse of the Swamp Creature
as Pilot
1968
The Private Eyes
as Roy
1980
The Hudsucker Proxy
as Ancient Sorter
1994
Bonnie and Clyde
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
1967
The Beverly Hillbillies
as Rev. Mason
1993
TV Appearances
Growing Pains
as Reverend Chuck MacGregor
1985
The Drew Carey Show
as Gerald Thompson
1995
Alice
1976
Night Court
as Mr. Shelton
1984
Ellen
as Irving
1994
Suddenly Susan
as Kyle
1996
Little House on the Prairie
as Spokes
1974
Perfect Strangers
1986
The Single Guy
as Old Man
1995
Monk
as Miles Holling
2002
Boy Meets World
as Custodian
1993
The Bob Newhart Show
1972