Biography
Patrick Cronin is an American actor known for work in film, television and theatre. Born on 11 April 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor's degree and earned a master's degree in theatre from Temple University.
His film credits include the role of Michaelson in Splash (1984) and Dr. Rimlan in Rocky V (1990). On television he has appeared in series such as Seinfeld as Sid Farkus, Star Trek: The Next Generation as Protocol Master Erko, The Wonder Years and Home Improvement. He has also maintained a stage career and taught theatre and English at East Tennessee State University, where he held the Basler Chair and served as the first Permanent Artist in Residence.
Cronin was married to actress Beatrice Colen from 1977 until her death in 1999.
