Dooley is best known for his portrayals of comically beleaguered fathers in Breaking Away (1979) and Sixteen Candles (1983).

His other notable credits include...

Insomnia (2002) .... Chief Nyback

Flashback (1990) .... Stark

Popeye (1980) .... Wimpy

The Out-of-Towners (1970) .... Day Porter

He was in 1968 TV Series "The Dom DeLuise Show." Paul Dooley is appearing as recurrent characters on various shows, including "My So-Called Life", "Dream On", "Grace Under Fire", and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".