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]
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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]
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.
- 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) .... Sid 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