
Acting · 86 years old
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
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".

Boy Meets World
Custodian

Quantum Leap
Old Man

Lincoln
Simon Mumford

Little House on the Prairie
Spokes

Monk
Miles Holling

ER
Mr. Gilman

ER
Man with walker

Married... with Children
Young Kit

The Bob Newhart Show

The Bob Newhart Show
Bum

Bonnie and Clyde
Bank Teller (uncredited)

Quincy, M.E.
Mr. Coogan

Ed Wood
Editor on Studio Lot (uncredited)

Sanford and Son

The Dukes of Hazzard
Doc Petticord

All-American Girl
Mr. Vasin

Green Acres
Farmer #2

Green Acres
Grandpa

Green Acres
Old Man

Night Court
Mr. Shelton