Paul Dooley
Actor · Since 1965
Known for
One of the great character actors of American cinema, also a playwright and screenwriter. A frequent collaborator of director Robert Altman, he shone in 'A Wedding' (1978) and 'Popeye' (1980) as Wimpy. Unforgettable as the protagonist's father in 'Sixteen Candles' (1984) and in 'Breaking Away' (1979), one of his most celebrated performances. He voiced Sarge in Pixar's 'Cars' saga (2006-2017). American actor of extremely wide range between comedy and drama, recognized for his naturalness and his prolific career of more than five decades in film, theater and television.
Paul Dooley
Actor · Since 1965
74 Movies · 53 Series
One of the great character actors of American cinema, also a playwright and screenwriter. A frequent collaborator of director Robert Altman, he shone in 'A Wedding' (1978) and 'Popeye' (1980) as Wimpy. Unforgettable as the protagonist's father in 'Sixteen Candles' (1984) and in 'Breaking Away' (1979), one of his most celebrated performances. He voiced Sarge in Pixar's 'Cars' saga (2006-2017). American actor of extremely wide range between comedy and drama, recognized for his naturalness and his prolific career of more than five decades in film, theater and television.
Movies
Plays Sarge (voice)
Cars 2
2011
Plays Sarge (voice)
Cars
2006
Plays Sarge (voice)
Cars 3
2017
Plays Chief Nyback
Insomnia
2002
Plays The Foreman (voice)
Turbo
2013
Plays Patrick Martin (Director's Cut)
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Plays Hot Dog Vendor
Bedtime Stories
2008
Plays Paul Dooley
The Player
1992
Plays Walter
Runaway Bride
1999
Plays Mr. Spritzer
Hairspray
2007
Plays Jim Baker
Sixteen Candles
1984
Plays Wimpy
Popeye
1980
Plays Ronnie
Other People
2016
Plays Sarge (voice)
Mater and the Ghostlight
2006
Plays Paper Badge Sergeant
For Your Consideration
2006
Plays Chester Caruso
Golden Tales
1993
Plays Hyannisport Announcer
Slap Shot
1977
Plays Sherm
Sunshine Cleaning
2009
Plays Ben Goodwin
Employee of the Month
2004
Plays Kendall
Kiss Me Goodbye
1982
Plays Joe Hiatt
Endangered Species
1982
Plays Father Whiteleather
Horsemen
2009
Plays Ray Stoller
Breaking Away
1979
Plays Big Chuck
My Boyfriend's Back
1993
Plays Kurt
Paternity
1981
Plays Ed Dutton
The Underneath
1995
Plays Day Desk Clerk at Hotel
The Out-of-Towners
1970
Plays George Menschell
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Sarge (voice)
Spinning
2013
Plays Roy Crane
Monster in the Closet
1986
Plays Sarge (voice)
The Radiator Springs 500½
2014
Plays Tupperware Salesman
A Dangerous Woman
1993
Plays UFO Abductee
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Plays Bud Chapman
Clockwatchers
1997
Plays Gazooks (voice)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
Plays Walter
Guinevere
1999
Plays Father Norton
Telling Lies in America
1997
Plays Stark
Flashback
1990
Plays Salesman
Fore Play
1975
Plays Sarge (voice)
Hiccups
2013
Plays Grandpa Donald
Come Away Home
2005
Plays Hank the Janitor/Mall Santa
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
2001
Plays Randall Schwab
O.C. and Stiggs
1987
Plays Snooks Brenner
A Wedding
1978
Plays Owen Cheese
Shakes the Clown
1991
Plays Father Freddie
Last Rites
1988
Plays Dr. Ted
Going Berserk
1983
Plays Coach Buck
Angels in the Endzone
1997
Writer
Plays Dr. Gil Gainey
HealtH
1980
Plays Mayor Don Vaughn
Madison
2005
TV Shows
Plays Judge Philip Swackheim
The Practice
1997
Plays Cheryl's Father
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Mickey Tupper
Dream On
1990
Plays Enabran Tain
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Henry Lewis
ER
1994
Plays John Shirley
Grace Under Fire
1993
Plays Whizzer
ALF
1986
Plays Addison Prudy
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays William Burns
The Murder of Mary Phagan
1988
Plays Herb Tolliver
Tales of the City
1993
Plays Chuck Wood
My So-Called Life
1994
Plays The Miller
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays Mr. Fancy
Young & Hungry
2014
Plays Isaac Q. Newton
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Mort
Life in Pieces
2015
Plays Ralph
Shameless
2011
Plays Bill Ryan
The Geena Davis Show
2000
Plays Grandpa Jack
Merry Happy Whatever
2019
Plays Mel
High Society
1995
Plays Mr. Bernthal
The Jake Effect
2006
Plays The Old Man
Super Fun Night
2013
Plays Karl Bullen
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Stan (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Gus Stemple
Mad About You
1992
Plays Buddy Ween
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Bill Ridley
Providence
1999
Plays McGinty
Early Edition
1996
Plays Randolph (segment "Forever Ambergris")
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Joe Bangs
Millennium
1996
Plays Pops
The Wonder Years
1988
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Selfie Dad
Full Filmography 127
Boy Makes Girl
Ben
2023
Saving Paradise
Gramps
2021
Selfie Dad
Barber
2020
The Gesture and The Word
Mr. Rostalle
2020
Merry Happy Whatever
Grandpa Jack
2019Season 1
Modern Family
Murray
2019Season 11
Life in Pieces
Mort
2019Season 4
Shameless
Ralph
2018Season 9
The Good Doctor
Glen
2017Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Dooley and where are they from?
Paul Dooley is 98 years old, born on February 22, 1928 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Dooley?
Paul Dooley is best known for roles in Cars, Cars 2, Cars 3.
How many movies has Paul Dooley been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1964), Paul Dooley has appeared in 74 movies and 52 TV shows.
What was Paul Dooley's first movie?
The career of Paul Dooley began with The Parisienne and the Prudes (1964).
What is Paul Dooley's most recent movie or series?
Paul Dooley's most recent release is Boy Makes Girl, which premiered on October 24, 2023.
What TV shows has Paul Dooley appeared in?
On television, Paul Dooley has appeared in The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, Shameless.
Paul Dooley
1928-02-22 · 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 Brew and several Christopher Guest mockumentaries. He co-created the PBS show The Electric Company.