Patrick Cranshaw

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Patrick Cranshaw
Born June 17, 1919
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Died December 28, 2005
Fort Worth, Texas

Joseph Patrick Cranshaw (June 17, 1919 — December 28, 2005) was an American film and television actor known for his distinctive look and deadpan humor. He is probably better known for one of his last roles, that of Joseph "Blue" Palasky, a fraternity brother in the 2003 hit comedy Old School. Cranshaw also starred as Sheriff Bob in the Air Bud movies.

Despite an acting span of more than 40 years, Cranshaw's first credited film role came at the age of 41, in The Amazing Transparent Man (1960). Cranshaw's mild-mannered and gentlemanly demeanor led him to a number of roles as bank tellers, store managers, and grandfathers. His major credits include 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Hudsucker Proxy, Everyone Says I Love You, Broken Vessels, Best in Show,Bubble Boy and the aforementioned Old School. He also appeared in over 50 television shows.

Upon learning of his death, the hosts of the Dallas radio show BaD Radio inducted him into their prestigious "Ring of Honor".

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