Patrick Cranshaw Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Movies, Children, Ethnicity, Awards, Wife, Death

Joseph Patrick Cranshaw also known as Patrick Cranshaw is a beloved American character actor renowned for his distinctive look and deadpan humor.

He entertained audiences for over five decades through countless supporting roles in films and television series.

His late-career breakout as Joseph “Blue” Pulaski in the hit comedy Old School brought him unexpected pop culture fame and cemented his legacy as a memorable face in comedy.

Patrick Cranshaw
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joseph Patrick Cranshaw
Stage Name:	Patrick Cranshaw
Born:	June 17, 1919
Died:	December 28, 2005 (age 86 years old)
Place of Birth:	Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Height:	155 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Lucile Riley Brown and Thomas Commander Brown
Siblings:	Billie Vi Gillespie
Spouse:	Afyphee "Sue" Shaw
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Janet Cranshaw, Beverly Cranshaw, Bobbie Jean Cranshaw, Frederick Leroy Cranshaw, Joseph Patrick "Joe" Cranshaw
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Patrick Cranshaw was born on June 17, 1919, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States.

Brought up by his mother Lucile Riley Brown in modest circumstances, with his father being Thomas Commander Brown. His ethnicity is American. He grew up with his sister Billie Vi Gillespie.

His religion is Christianity. He developed an early interest in performing while entertaining American troops as a member of the United States Army Air Forces before World War II.

This experience sparked his passion for acting, leading him to pursue opportunities in radio and small roles after the war.

Career

Patrick Cranshaw began his professional path in the 1950s with uncredited and small parts in westerns and B-movies such as Texas Lady and The Amazing Transparent Man.

He steadily built a career as a reliable character actor, appearing in classics like Bonnie and Clyde as a bank teller and later in comedies including Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Best in Show, and Bubble Boy.

He featured in numerous television series including Mork & Mindy, The Dukes of Hazzard, Married… with Children, and Monk. In his 80s, he gained cult status portraying the elderly frat brother Blue in Old School, delivering the memorable scene that inspired the line “You’re my boy, Blue!”

Additional credits include Herbie: Fully Loaded and Air Buddies released posthumously. His mild-mannered demeanor and comic timing made him a standout in supporting roles across genres for over 50 years.

Social Media

Patrick Cranshaw did not have any social media accounts.

Filmography

• Texas Lady (1955)
• The Amazing Transparent Man (1960)
• Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
• Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
• Best in Show (2000)
• Bubble Boy (2001)
• Old School (2003)
• Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
• Air Buddies (2006, posthumous)

Personal Life

Patrick Cranshaw, who lived to 86 years old, was married to Afyphee “Sue” Shaw from December 28, 1968, until their divorce in May 1973.

The couple had five children: daughters Janet, Beverly, and Bobbie Jean along with sons Frederick Leroy and Joseph Patrick “Joe.” He prioritized family despite the challenges of a long acting career and the tragic loss of his son Frederick in 2005.

No other past relationships are publicly detailed. He remained engaged in family connections throughout his life. His height is 155 cm.

Net Worth

Patrick Cranshaw‘s legacy holds an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. His income primarily came from decades of acting in films, television guest spots, and supporting roles across hundreds of productions.

Additional revenue streams included occasional voice and music contributions. The sustained career reflected dedication to craft and steady work as a veteran character actor.