Paul Dooley

Acting

Paul Dooley

Born 22 February 1928 · Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA · 98

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Glen
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Walter Tapley
Cars2006 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Shameless2011 · Series · Ralph
Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Series · Father Michael (voice)
Modern Family2009 · Series · Murray

Filmography

Movies

100 films

Boy Makes Girl2023 · Film · Ben
Saving Paradise2021 · Film · Gramps
Selfie Dad2020 · Film · Barber
The Gesture and The Word2020 · Film · Mr. Rostalle
Cars 32017 · Film · Sarge (voice)
The Holy Man2016 · Film · Lou 'The Bull' Devine
Other People2016 · Film · Ronnie
The Radiator Springs 500½2014 · Film · Sarge (voice)
My Santa2013 · Film · Martin
Turbo2013 · Film · The Foreman (voice)
Hiccups2013 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Spinning2013 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Cars 22011 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Thanks2011 · Film · Hank
Sunshine Cleaning2009 · Film · Sherm
Horsemen2009 · Film · Father Whiteleather
Bedtime Stories2008 · Film · Hot Dog Vendor
Chronic Town2008 · Film · Eleanor's Father
Hairspray2007 · Film · Mr. Spritzer
For Your Consideration2006 · Film · Paper Badge Sergeant
Mater and the Ghostlight2006 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Cars2006 · Film · Sarge (voice)
Madison2005 · Film · Mayor Don Vaughn
Come Away Home2005 · Film · Grandpa Donald
Nobody Knows Anything!2004 · Film · Warden
Employee of the Month2004 · Film · Ben Goodwin
Comfort and Joy2003 · Film · George
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales2003 · Film · Dean Duaney
A Mighty Wind2003 · Film · George Menschell
Insomnia2002 · Film · Chief Nyback
The Perfect You2002 · Film · Larry
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street2001 · Film · Hank the Janitor/Mall Santa
Rennie's Landing2001 · Film · Hank
A Woman's a Helluva Thing2001 · Film · Hank Luckinbill
Happy, Texas1999 · Film · The Judge
Guinevere1999 · Film · Walter
Runaway Bride1999 · Film · Walter
Error in Judgment1999 · Film · Jack Albert
I'll Remember April1999 · Film · Earl Schimmel
Angels in the Endzone1997 · Film · Coach Buck
Loved1997 · Film · Leo Amerson
Telling Lies in America1997 · Film · Father Norton
Clockwatchers1997 · Film · Bud Chapman
Waiting for Guffman1997 · Film · UFO Abductee
God's Lonely Man1996 · Film · Polo
Out There1995 · Film · Emmett Davis
The Underneath1995 · Film · Ed Dutton
Evolver1995 · Film · Jerry Briggs
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes1995 · Film · Senator Thatch
State of Emergency1994 · Film · Jim Anderson
A Dangerous Woman1993 · Film · Tupperware Salesman
My Boyfriend's Back1993 · Film · Big Chuck
Mother of the Bride1993 · Film · Richard
Golden Tales1993 · Film · Chester Caruso
Cooperstown1993 · Film · Sid Wiggins
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride1992 · Film · Asst. Dist. Atty. Robert Norrell
The Player1992 · Film · Paul Dooley
Shakes the Clown1991 · Film · Owen Cheese
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd1991 · Film · Hal Roach
Frogs!1991 · Film · Twittenham
UFO Cafe1990 · Film · Doc
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson1990 · Film
Flashback1990 · Film · Stark
When He's Not a Stranger1989 · Film · Ben McKenna
Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver North1989 · Film · Robert McFarlane
Last Rites1988 · Film · Father Freddie
Lip Service1988 · Film · Gil Hutchinson
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel1988 · Film · John Buxton
O.C. and Stiggs1987 · Film · Randall Schwab
Little Shop of Horrors1986 · Film · Patrick Martin (Director's Cut)
Big Trouble1986 · Film · George Noozel
Monster in the Closet1986 · Film · Roy Crane
The Steel Collar Man1985 · Film · Don Liddle
Sixteen Candles1984 · Film · Jim Baker
Hansel and Gretel1983 · Film · Father
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art1983 · Film · Museum Security Guard
Going Berserk1983 · Film · Dr. Ted
Strange Brew1983 · Film · Claude Elsinore
Kiss Me Goodbye1982 · Film · Kendall
Rumpelstiltskin1982 · Film · The Miller
Endangered Species1982 · Film · Joe Hiatt
The Shady Hill Kidnapping1982 · Film · Detective
Paternity1981 · Film · Kurt
See China and Die1981 · Film · Ames Prescott
Popeye1980 · Film · Wimpy
HealtH1980 · Film · Dr. Gil Gainey
Rich Kids1979 · Film · Simon Peterfreund
Breaking Away1979 · Film · Ray Stoller
A Perfect Couple1979 · Film · Alex Theodopoulos
A Wedding1978 · Film · Snooks Brenner
Simple Gifts1977 · Film · (segment "Lost & Found") (voice)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure1977 · Film · Gazooks (voice)
Slap Shot1977 · Film · Hyannisport Announcer
Fore Play1975 · Film · Salesman
Death Wish1974 · Film · Cop at Hospital (uncredited)
The Dion Brothers1974 · Film · Doctor
Up the Sandbox1972 · Film · Statue of Liberty Guard
The Night the Animals Talked1970 · Film · (voice)
The Out-of-Towners1970 · Film · Day Desk Clerk at Hotel
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?1968 · Film · Vic

Filmography

Series

67 shows

Merry Happy Whatever2019 · Series · Grandpa Jack
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Glen
The Guest Book2017 · Series
Life in Pieces2015 · Series · Mort
Young & Hungry2014 · Series · Mr. Fancy
Super Fun Night2013 · Series · The Old Man
The Client List2012 · Series · Earl Hudson
Workaholics2011 · Series · Ralph
Shameless2011 · Series · Ralph
Huge2010 · Series
Hot in Cleveland2010 · Series · Bearded Man aka Santa
Parenthood2010 · Series · Rocky
Modern Family2009 · Series · Murray
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Grandpa Ben
Private Practice2007 · Series · Abe Nussbaum
Side Order of Life2007 · Series
The Jake Effect2006 · Series · Mr. Bernthal
Hopeless Pictures2005 · Series
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Walter Tapley
American Dad!2005 · Series · (voice)
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Addison Prudy
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Judge Wendel Donahue
Scrubs2001 · Series · Paul
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Series · Stan Coffman
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Cheryl's Father
The Geena Davis Show2000 · Series · Bill Ryan
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Buddy Ween
The Huntress2000 · Series
Jack & Jill1999 · Series · Father Conlin
Once and Again1999 · Series
Providence1999 · Series · Bill Ridley
Becker1998 · Series · Mr. Lerner
Sleepwalkers1997 · Series
Dharma & Greg1997 · Series · Judge Harper
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Nicholas Engblume
The Practice1997 · Series · Judge Philip Swackheim
Millennium1996 · Series · Joe Bangs
Early Edition1996 · Series · McGinty
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Ralphie
7th Heaven1996 · Series · Red
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
High Society1995 · Series · Mel
ER1994 · Series · Henry Lewis
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Walter McTeague
My So-Called Life1994 · Series · Chuck Wood
Ellen1994 · Series · Thomas Kelsey
Duckman1994 · Series · Stan (voice)
Grace Under Fire1993 · Series
Tales of the City1993 · Series · Herb Tolliver
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · Series · Enabran Tain
The Ben Stiller Show1992 · Series
Mad About You1992 · Series · Gus Stemple
Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Series · Father Michael (voice)
Dream On1990 · Series · Mickey Tupper
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Randolph (segment "Forever Ambergris")
Coach1989 · Series · Horace Van Dam
The Wonder Years1988 · Series · Pops
The Murder of Mary Phagan1988 · Series · William Burns
thirtysomething1987 · Series
ALF1986 · Series · Whizzer
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Karl Bullen
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Isaac Q. Newton
Tales from the Darkside1984 · Series · Chester Caruso
Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · Series · Father
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Detective
Get Smart1965 · Series · Hanlon
Bewitched1964 · Series