About
Patrick Cranshaw
Overview
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
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| 2006 | Air Buddies | Actor | Sheriff Bob | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Herbie Fully Loaded | Actor | Jimmy D. | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Breakin' All the Rules | Actor | Mr. Lynch | 59 Average |
| 2003 | My Boss's Daughter | Actor | Old Man | 53 Average |
| 2003 | Air Bud: Spikes Back | Actor | Sheriff Bob | 57 Average |
| 2003 | Old School | Actor | Blue | 64 Fair |
| 2002 | Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch | Actor | Sheriff Bob | 57 Average |
| 2001 | MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate | Actor | Ron | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Bubble Boy | Actor | Pappy / Pippy | 57 Average |
| 2000 | Best in Show | Actor | Leslie Ward Cabot | 64 Fair |
| 2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Actor | Ron | 57 Average |
| 1999 | The Cracker Man | Actor | Grandpa | N/A N/A |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes | Actor | Jackson | 57 Average |
| 1998 | Broken Vessels | Actor | Gramps | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Alien Avengers II | Actor | Judge Gorman | 59 Average |
| 1997 | Nothing to Lose | Actor | Henry | 62 Fair |
| 1996 | Everyone Says I Love You | Actor | Grandpa | 61 Fair |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Actor | Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited) | 72 Good |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy | Actor | Ancient Sorter | 66 Fair |
| 1993 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Actor | Rev. Mason | 61 Fair |
| 1988 | Moving | Actor | Packer | 58 Average |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Actor | Hobo | 62 Fair |
| 1982 | Yes, Giorgio | Actor | Man on Gurney | 58 Average |
| 1981 | Return of the Rebels | Actor | Storekeeper | 59 Average |
| 1980 | The Gong Show Movie | Actor | Man Dying in Elevator | 58 Average |
| 1980 | The Private Eyes | Actor | Roy | 58 Average |
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Actor | Western Union Messenger | 57 Average |
| 1977 | Mule Feathers | Actor | Card Player | 58 Average |
| 1977 | Thunder and Lightning | Actor | Taylor | 58 Average |
| 1977 | Great Day | Actor | Pop | N/A N/A |
| 1976 | Slumber Party '57 | Actor | Store Owner | 58 Average |
| 1974 | Nightmare Honeymoon | Actor | Old Bail Boy | 58 Average |
| 1973 | Frasier, the Sensuous Lion | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 1968 | Mars Needs Women | Actor | Drunk #2 on Pier | 57 Average |
| 1968 | Bandolero! | Actor | Bank Clerk | 59 Average |
| 1968 | Curse of the Swamp Creature | Actor | Pilot | 57 Average |
| 1967 | Bonnie and Clyde | Actor | Bank Teller (uncredited) | 71 Good |
| 1967 | Hip Hot and 21 | Actor | Jed McClunkey | 59 Average |
| 1964 | Under Age | Actor | W.J. Earnhardt | 58 Average |
| 1961 | The 7th Commandment | Actor | Phony Preacher | 58 Average |
| 1960 | The Amazing Transparent Man | Actor | Security Guard | 56 Average |