Patrick Cronin  | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1941 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.  | 
| Occupation | Actor | 
| Years active | 1966–present | 
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 | 
| Website | www | 
Patrick Cronin (born April 11, 1941) is an American stage, television, and film actor best known for his television appearances spanning five decades.[1][2]
Biography
Cronin is a son of Ann McGlynn and Patrick Cronin Sr.[3] After graduating from La Salle College High School,[4] Cronin attended La Salle University where he received a bachelor's degree.[3] He went on to earn a master's degree in theater from Temple University.[3]
As of at least 2005 and through 2019, he is a professor of theater at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.[5][4] He is the former holder of The Basler Chair and the first holder of the Permanent Artist in Residence position at East Tennessee State University.[6]
Family
Cronin married actress Beatrice Colen, granddaughter of playwright George S. Kaufman,[7] on October 23, 1977.[3] It lasted until her death on November 18, 1999. She succumbed to lung cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[8][7] The couple had two sons, James and Charles.[8] Cronin has been married to his present wife, Dr. Amber Kinser, since 2004.
Filmography
- All in the Family (1977, TV Series) .... Brian Schlemmer
 - Wonderbug (1977, TV Series)
 - Operation Petticoat (1978, TV Series)
 - Carter Country (1978, TV Series) .... Dr. Grant
 - Fantasy Island (1978, TV Series) .... Harry
 - Just You and Me, Kid (1979) .... Doctor
 - Alice (1979, TV Series) .... Jason Carp / Judd
 - Brave New World (1980, TV Movie) .... Gamma Male
 - Sanford (1980, TV Series) .... Man Robber
 - One Day at a Time (1981, TV Series) .... Mr. Pierson
 - The Brady Brides (1981, TV Series) .... Inspector Mann
 - Archie Bunker's Place (1981, TV Series) .... Mr. Atchison
 - Too Close for Comfort (1982, TV Series) .... Mr. Beckley / Clifford
 - She's with Me (1982, TV Short) .... Chatfield
 - Silver Spoons (1983, TV Series) .... Willard Doyle
 - Foot in the Door (1983, TV Series) .... Calvin
 - Splash (1984) .... Michaelson
 - Boys in Blue (1984, TV Movie) .... Drunk
 - The Cartier Affair (1984, TV Movie)
 - Remington Steele (1984, TV Series) .... Jackson Grimm
 - Hill Street Blues (1984–1985, TV Series) .... Albert Desjardin / Mr. Desjardins
 - Diff'rent Strokes (1985, TV Series) .... Jenkins
 - Cheers (1986, TV Series) .... Bert Simpson
 - The Love Boat (1986, TV Series) .... Eddie Dumont
 - L.A. Law (1986, TV Series) .... Lester Mestman
 - Knots Landing (1986, TV Series) .... Marty Sweeney / Jules Posner
 - Gimme a Break! (1987, TV Series) .... Mr. Gronimeyer
 - J.J. Starbuck (1987, TV Series) .... Harold Smythe
 - Rampage (1987) .... Harry Bellenger
 - 21 Jump Street (1987, TV Series) .... Al Bernard
 - The Facts of Life (1987, TV Series) .... Chris Morgan
 - I Married Dora (1987, TV Series) .... Graves
 - The Oldest Rookie (1987-1988, TV Series) .... Chief Black
 - Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (1988, TV Movie) .... Adams (chairman)
 - Night Court (1988, TV Series) .... Mr. Carney
 - It's a Living (1989, TV Series) .... Lt. Mogul
 - The Wonder Years (1989, TV Series) .... Marvin Lutz
 - It's Garry Shandling's Show (1990, TV Series) .... Al Pine
 - 227 (1990, TV Series) .... Robert Howard
 - A Family for Joe (1990, TV Movie) .... Mr. Reed
 - Dallas (1990, TV Series) .... Al Ludecello
 - ABC Afterschool Specials (1990, TV Series)
 - Sibling Rivalry (1990) .... Gary Diamond
 - Rocky V (1990) .... Dr. Rimlan
 - Ferris Bueller (1990, TV Series) .... Phil Weldon
 - Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991, TV Movie) .... Doc Bender
 - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1992, TV Series) .... Protocol Master Erko
 - Dr. Giggles (1992) .... Sheriff Harper
 - Doogie Howser, M.D. (1993, TV Series) .... Dr. Brian Horshlower
 - The Powers That Be (1993, TV Series) .... Security Guard
 - Full House (1993, TV Series) .... Phil
 - Family Matters (1994, TV Series) .... Mr. Sweeney / Mr. Howard
 - Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1994, TV Series) .... Woodbury
 - Party of Five (1995, TV Series) .... Salesman
 - Mad About You (1995, TV Series) .... Postal Worker
 - Seinfeld (1995, TV Series) .... Farkus
 - Weird Science (1995, TV Series) .... Mr. Tate
 - Sisters (1996, TV Series) .... Potter Bellencamp
 - Diagnosis: Murder (1996, TV Series) .... Mr. Alfredson
 - The Pretender (1997, TV Series) .... Herb Copeland
 - Breast Men (1997, TV Movie) .... Committee Head
 - Just Shoot Me! (1998, TV Series) .... Principal
 - Style & Substance (1998, TV Series) .... Jack Webster
 - Home Improvement (1996-1999, TV Series) .... Sparky
 - The Magnificent Seven (2000, TV Series) .... Preston Wingo
 - Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (2001, TV Series) .... Wayne
 - Forever for Now (2004) .... Mr. Farnsworth
 - Army Wives (2012, TV Series) .... Ken Upton
 - This World (2013) .... Rob
 - Brontosaurus (2017) .... Dale
 
References
- ↑ Henard, Misty (March 26, 2001). "Play to open with special performance". East Tennessean. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2009.
 - ↑ "Patrick Cronin filmography". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
 - 1 2 3 4 "Patrick Cronin, Actor, Weds Beatrice Colen". The New York Times. October 24, 1977.
 - 1 2 "Patrick Cronin". East Tennessee State University. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
 - ↑ Diaz, Laura (March 3, 2005). "Collaboration between Northeast State, ETSU grows behind scenes". East Tennessean. East Tennessee State University. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2009.
 - ↑ "ETSU's Division of Theatre Presents 'A Christmas Carol'". East Tennessean. East Tennessee State University. November 30, 2000. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2009.
 - 1 2 Galloway, Doug (December 13, 1999). "Beatrice Colen". Variety. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015.
 - 1 2 "Theatre Mourns Stage & 'Happy Days' Actress Beatrice Colen, 51". Playbill. November 19, 1999. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014.
 
External links
- Patrick Cronin at IMDb
 - Official website. Archived from the original on April 12, 2017/