Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 17, 1919

Died

December 28, 2005 (age 86)

Place of Birth

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA

Also Known As

J. Pat Cranshaw

J.P. Cranshaw

Joseph 'Pat' Cranshaw

Joseph Patrick Cranshaw

Joseph Cranshaw

IMDb

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".

Filmography

2006FilmAir Buddiesas Sheriff Bob 2005FilmHerbie Fully Loadedas Jimmy D.2004FilmBreakin' All the Rulesas Mr. Lynch 2003FilmMy Boss's Daughteras Old Man 2003FilmAir Bud: Spikes Backas Sheriff Bob 2003FilmOld Schoolas Blue 2002TVMonkas Miles Holling 2002FilmAir Bud: Seventh Inning Fetchas Sheriff Bob 2001FilmMVP 2: Most Vertical Primateas Ron 2001FilmBubble Boyas Pappy / Pippy 2000FilmBest in Showas Leslie Ward Cabot 2000FilmMVP: Most Valuable Primateas Ron 1999TVLadies Manas Uncle Earl 1999FilmThe Cracker Manas Grandpa 1999TVThe Norm Showas Grandpa 1998FilmAlmost Heroesas Jackson 1998FilmBroken Vesselsas Gramps 1997FilmAlien Avengers IIas Judge Gorman 1997TVVeronica's Closetas Mr. Leeds 1997FilmNothing to Loseas Henry 1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Cowboy Pete 1996FilmEveryone Says I Love Youas Grandpa 1996TVSuddenly Susanas Kyle 1996TV7th Heavenas Mr. Suggs 1995TVThe Single Guyas Old Man 1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Gerald Thompson 1995TVPig Sty 1994FilmEd Woodas Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)1994TVERas Mr. Gilman 1994TVAll-American Girlas Mr. Vasin 1994TVEllenas Irving 1994FilmThe Hudsucker Proxyas Ancient Sorter 1993FilmThe Beverly Hillbilliesas Rev. Mason 1993TVBoy Meets Worldas Custodian 1993TVLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Homer Blackstock 1989TVQuantum Leapas Old Man 1989TVCoachas Mr. Knickerbocker 1988FilmMovingas Packer 1987TVMarried... with Childrenas Young Kit 1986TVPerfect Strangers 1985TVGrowing Painsas Reverend Chuck MacGregor 1985FilmPee-wee's Big Adventureas Hobo 1984TVHunteras Old Man 1984TVDouble Troubleas Bellman 1984TVNight Courtas Mr. Shelton 1983TVAfterMASHas Bob Scannell 1982FilmYes, Giorgioas Man on Gurney 1981FilmReturn of the Rebelsas Storekeeper 1980FilmThe Gong Show Movieas Man Dying in Elevator 1980FilmThe Private Eyesas Roy 1979TVArchie Bunker's Place 1979TVThe Dukes of Hazzardas Doc Petticord 1978TVMork & Mindyas The Old Man 1978FilmSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Bandas Western Union Messenger 1978TVBaby, I'm Back 1977FilmMule Feathersas Card Player 1977TVCHiPsas Carpenter 1977FilmThunder and Lightningas Taylor 1977FilmGreat Dayas Pop 1976TVQuincy, M.E.as Mr. Coogan 1976FilmSlumber Party '57as Store Owner 1976TVAlice 1975TVWonder Womanas Codger 1974FilmNightmare Honeymoonas Old Bail Boy 1974TVPolice Woman 1974TVLittle House on the Prairie 1974TVLincolnas Simon Mumford 1973FilmFrasier, the Sensuous Lion 1972TVThe Bob Newhart Show 1972TVTemperatures Rising 1972TVSanford and Son 1971FilmClay Pigeon 1968TVThe Doris Day Show 1968TVAdam-12as Mr. Ferguson 1968FilmMars Needs Womenas Drunk #2 on Pier 1968FilmBandolero!as Bank Clerk 1968FilmCurse of the Swamp Creatureas Pilot 1967FilmBonnie and Clydeas Bank Teller (uncredited)1967FilmHip Hot and 21as Jed McClunkey 1965TVGreen Acresas Farmer #2 1964FilmUnder Ageas W.J. Earnhardt 1961FilmThe 7th Commandmentas Phony Preacher 1960TVRoute 66as Alfred (uncredited)1960FilmThe Amazing Transparent Manas Security Guard