Paul Dooley

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Paul Dooley

Acting 98 February 22, 1928

Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA

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…

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Cars

Cars

7.1 2006 Movie
The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

8.5 2017 TV Show
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

8.2 2005 TV Show
Cars 2

Cars 2

6.2 2011 Movie
Cars 3

Cars 3

6.9 2017 Movie
American Dad!

American Dad!

7.0 2005 TV Show
Insomnia

Insomnia

7.0 2002 Movie
Modern Family

Modern Family

7.9 2009 TV Show
Shameless

Shameless

8.2 2011 TV Show
Turbo

Turbo

6.3 2013 Movie
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7.6 2000 TV Show
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

7.9 2004 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Boy Makes Girl

    Movie Ben

  2. 2023
    The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs

    Movie Self – Interviewee (voice)

  3. 2021
    Saving Paradise

    Movie Gramps

  4. 2020
    Selfie Dad

    Movie Barber

  5. 2020
    The Gesture and The Word

    Movie Mr. Rostalle

  6. 2019
    Merry Happy Whatever

    TV show Grandpa Jack

  7. 2018
    The Great Buster: A Celebration

    Movie Self

  8. 2017
    The Good Doctor

    TV show Glen

  9. 2017
    The Guest Book

    TV show

  10. 2017
    Cars 3

    Movie Sarge (voice)

  11. 2016
    The Holy Man

    Movie Lou 'The Bull' Devine

  12. 2016
    Other People

    Movie Ronnie

  13. 2015
    Life in Pieces

    TV show Mort

  14. 2014
    Young & Hungry

    TV show Mr. Fancy

  15. 2014
    The Radiator Springs 500½

    Movie Sarge (voice)

  16. 2013
    My Santa

    Movie Martin

More credits
  1. 2013
    Super Fun Night

    TV show The Old Man

  2. 2013
    Turbo

    Movie The Foreman (voice)

  3. 2013
    Spinning

    Movie Sarge (voice)

  4. 2013
    Hiccups

    Movie Sarge (voice)

  5. 2012
    The Client List

    TV show Earl Hudson

  6. 2011
    Cars 2

    Movie Sarge (voice)

  7. 2011
    Workaholics

    TV show Ralph

  8. 2011
    Shameless

    TV show Ralph

  9. 2011
    Thanks

    Movie Hank

  10. 2010
    Huge

    TV show

  11. 2010
    Hot in Cleveland

    TV show Bearded Man aka Santa

  12. 2010
    Parenthood

    TV show Rocky

  13. 2009
    Modern Family

    TV show Murray

  14. 2009
    Horsemen

    Movie Father Whiteleather

  15. 2008
    Bedtime Stories

    Movie Hot Dog Vendor

  16. 2008
    Childrens Hospital

    TV show Grandpa Ben

  17. 2008
    Celebrating Sixteen Candles

    Movie Himself

  18. 2008
    Chronic Town

    Movie Eleanor's Father

  19. 2008
    Sunshine Cleaning

    Movie Sherm

  20. 2007
    Private Practice

    TV show Abe Nussbaum

  21. 2007
    Hairspray

    Movie Mr. Spritzer

  22. 2007
    Side Order of Life

    TV show

  23. 2007
    Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

    Movie Self

  24. 2006
    For Your Consideration

    Movie Paper Badge Sergeant