Paul Dooley

Acting • 177 Credits

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.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (1)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
HealtH

HealtH

1980 ⭐ 2.7
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Cars

Cars

2006 ⭐ 3.5
as Sarge (voice)
The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

2017 ⭐ 4.2
as Glen
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

2005 ⭐ 4.1
as Dr. Walter Tapley
Cars 2

Cars 2

2011 ⭐ 3.1
as Sarge (voice)
Cars 3

Cars 3

2017 ⭐ 3.5
as Sarge (voice)
Insomnia

Insomnia

2002 ⭐ 3.5
as Chief Nyback
Turbo

Turbo

2013 ⭐ 3.1
as The Foreman (voice)
Modern Family

Modern Family

2009 ⭐ 4.0
as Murray
Shameless

Shameless

2011 ⭐ 4.1
as Ralph
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

2008 ⭐ 3.1
as Hot Dog Vendor
Hairspray

Hairspray

2007 ⭐ 3.3
as Mr. Spritzer
American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 ⭐ 3.5
as (voice)
Sixteen Candles

Sixteen Candles

1984 ⭐ 3.4
as Jim Baker
Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride

1999 ⭐ 3.0
as Walter
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

2004 ⭐ 4.0
as Addison Prudy
Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

1992 ⭐ 4.3
as Father Michael (voice)
Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

1986 ⭐ 3.5
as Patrick Martin (Director's Cut)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000 ⭐ 3.8
as Buddy Ween
ALF

ALF

1986 ⭐ 3.8
as Whizzer
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996 ⭐ 3.9
as Ralphie
The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

1988 ⭐ 4.2
as Pops
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993 ⭐ 4.0
as Enabran Tain
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1989 ⭐ 4.0
as Randolph (segment "Forever Ambergris")
The Player

The Player

1992 ⭐ 3.6
as Paul Dooley
Death Wish

Death Wish

1974 ⭐ 3.5
as Cop at Hospital (uncredited)
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000 ⭐ 4.0
as Cheryl's Father
ER

ER

1994 ⭐ 3.9
as Henry Lewis
Sunshine Cleaning

Sunshine Cleaning

2009 ⭐ 3.3
as Sherm
Bewitched

Bewitched

1964 ⭐ 3.9
Popeye

Popeye

1980 ⭐ 2.8
as Wimpy