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Paul Dooley

PersonBorn Feb 22, 1928 (age 98)Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA

American actor, writer and comedian

Person Rank
May 19, 2026
#12,469
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 19, 2026
0.4
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Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley, born Paul Brown on February 22, 1928, is an American character actor, writer, and comedian. Known for his roles in Breaking Away, Popeye, Sixteen Candles, and various Christopher Guest mockumentaries, Dooley has made a significant impact in the film industry. He co-created the popular PBS show The Electric Company. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Dooley discovered his passion for comedy by listening to comedians like Jimmy Durante on the radio. Dooley served in the United States Navy for two years before returning home and graduating from West Virginia University. He then moved to New York City to pursue a career in entertainment.

Rank#12,469
Buzz Score0.4
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Known ForActing
Birthday1928
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Daily update · May 19, 2026

Paul Dooley ranks #12,469 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.4. Paul Dooley peaked at #14,147 of all time (Nov 17 - Dec 16, 2024). Paul Dooley ranks #8,037 over the past 365 days.

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Paul Dooley

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 19, 2026

Overall popularity
#12,469
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
0.9
#14,147Overall rank
Nov 17 - Dec 16, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
0.6
#8,037Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Paul Dooley Buzz Score History
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Paul Dooley Top TV Shows
Paul Dooley's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Walter Tapley · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
7.3
2
Modern Family
Modern Family
Murray · 1 ep · 2009 – 2020
6.0
3
Shameless
Shameless
Ralph · 2 ep · 2011 – 2021
3.9
4
ER
ER
Henry Lewis · 4 ep · 1994 – 2009
3.4
5
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
George Corliss · 1 ep · 1985 – 1992
2.8
6
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Isaac Q. Newton · 1 ep · 1985 – 1992
2.8
7
Scrubs
Scrubs
Paul · 1 ep · 2001 – 2010
2.7
8
Scrubs
Scrubs
Paul · 1 ep · 2001 – 2010
2.7
9
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Addison Prudy · 3 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.6
10
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cheryl's Father · 7 ep · 2000 – 2024
2.5
11
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cheryl's Dad · 2 ep · 2000 – 2024
2.5
12
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Glen · 1 ep · 2017 – 2024
2.5
13
American Dad!
American Dad!
(voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.3
14
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Enabran Tain · 4 ep · 1993 – 1999
1.4
15
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Buddy Ween · 1 ep · 2000 – 2015
1.3
16
Private Practice
Private Practice
Abe Nussbaum · 1 ep · 2007 – 2013
1.1
17
Bewitched
Bewitched
1964 – 1972
1.1
18
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Judge Wendel Donahue · 1 ep · 2004 – 2008
0.9
19
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Red · 1 ep · 1996 – 2007
0.9
20
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Ralphie · 1 ep · 1996 – 2003
0.8
21
ALF
ALF
Whizzer · 3 ep · 1986 – 1990
0.7
22
Workaholics
Workaholics
Ralph · 1 ep · 2011 – 2017
0.5
23
Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Bearded Man aka Santa · 1 ep · 2010 – 2015
0.5
24
Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Judge Harper · 1 ep · 1997 – 2002
0.4
25
Life in Pieces
Life in Pieces
Mort · 2 ep · 2015 – 2019
0.4
26
My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life
Chuck Wood · 2 ep · 1994 – 1995
0.4
27
Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Grandpa Ben · 1 ep · 2008 – 2016
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