7.1
Movie
Acting
Paul Dooley
- Born
- (age 98)
- Birthplace
- Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
- Credits
- 181 titles
Biography
Paul Dooley (born Paul Brown; February 22, 1928) is an American character actor, writer, and comedian. He is known for his roles in Breaking Away, Popeye, Sixteen Candles, Strange Brew and several Christopher Guest mockumentaries. He co-created the PBS show The Electric Company.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
8.5
TV
The Good Doctor
8.2
TV
Grey's Anatomy
6.2
Movie
Cars 2
6.9
Movie
Cars 3
7.0
Movie
Insomnia
6.3
Movie
Turbo
7.9
TV
Modern Family
8.2
TV
Shameless
6.2
Movie
Bedtime Stories
6.7
Movie
Hairspray
7.0
TV
American Dad!
6.7
Movie
Sixteen Candles
6.1
Movie
Runaway Bride
7.9
TV
Desperate Housewives
8.6
TV
Batman: The Animated Series
7.0
Movie
Little Shop of Horrors
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Acting credits 181
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Qiana Film | Norman Pasco |
| TBA | Capture the Flag Film | Burgess |
| 2023 | Boy Makes Girl Film | Ben |
| 2023 | The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs Film | Self – Interviewee (voice) |
| 2021 | Saving Paradise Film | Gramps |
| 2020 | Selfie Dad Film | Barber |
| 2020 | The Gesture and The Word Film | Mr. Rostalle |
| 2019 | Merry Happy Whatever TV | Grandpa Jack (1 ep) |
| 2018 | The Great Buster: A Celebration Film | Self |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor TV | Glen (1 ep) |
| 2017 | The Guest Book TV | (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Cars 3 Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2016 | The Holy Man Film | Lou 'The Bull' Devine |
| 2016 | Other People Film | Ronnie |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces TV | Mort (2 ep) |
| 2014 | Young & Hungry TV | Mr. Fancy (2 ep) |
| 2014 | The Radiator Springs 500½ Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2013 | My Santa Film | Martin |
| 2013 | Super Fun Night TV | The Old Man (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Turbo Film | The Foreman (voice) |
| 2013 | Hiccups Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2013 | Spinning Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2012 | The Client List TV | Earl Hudson (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Cars 2 Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2011 | Workaholics TV | Ralph (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Shameless TV | Ralph (2 ep) |
| 2011 | Thanks Film | Hank |
| 2010 | Huge TV | (10 ep) |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Bearded Man aka Santa (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Parenthood TV | Rocky (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Murray (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Sunshine Cleaning Film | Sherm |
| 2009 | Horsemen Film | Father Whiteleather |
| 2008 | Bedtime Stories Film | Hot Dog Vendor |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Grandpa Ben (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Celebrating Sixteen Candles Film | Himself |
| 2008 | Chronic Town Film | Eleanor's Father |
| 2007 | Private Practice TV | Abe Nussbaum (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Hairspray Film | Mr. Spritzer |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life TV | (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary Film | Self |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Film | Paper Badge Sergeant |
| 2006 | Mater and the Ghostlight Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2006 | Cars Film | Sarge (voice) |
| 2006 | The Jake Effect TV | Mr. Bernthal (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Hopeless Pictures TV | (8 ep) |
| 2005 | Madison Film | Mayor Don Vaughn |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Dr. Walter Tapley (1 ep) |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Come Away Home Film | Grandpa Donald |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Addison Prudy (3 ep) |
| 2004 | Boston Legal TV | Judge Wendel Donahue (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Nobody Knows Anything! Film | Warden |
| 2004 | Employee of the Month Film | Ben Goodwin |
| 2003 | Comfort and Joy Film | George |
| 2003 | Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales Film | Dean Duaney |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind Film | George Menschell |
| 2003 | Touch 'Em All McCall Film | |
| 2002 | Insomnia Film | Chief Nyback |
| 2002 | The Perfect You Film | Larry |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | HealtH Film | Writer |