James Van Patten
Biography
James Van Patten is an actor, writer, and producer. Born and raised in New York, he followed his father, actor Dick Van Patten, into acting by age twelve. After the family moved to Hollywood, he was cast in The Odd Couple (1970), which launched his career. He starred in the television series The Chisholms (1979) and Poison (1988). His films include The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979), Roller Boogie (1979), and Young Warriors, which brought him critical acclaim. He appeared in comedies such as Don't Be a Menace in South Central, Life Stinks, and Robin Hood Men in Tights. He played Dr. Heffner in Saw IV (2007), Saw VI (2009), and Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (2010). On stage, he toured in The Sunshine Boys from 2001 to 2003 and appeared in Harvey in 2004. He wrote Dirty Tennis (1989) and co-founded Autumn Winds Productions, producing The Break (1995) and The Flunky, which won two awards in 2001.
70years old
Turns 71 on October 7in 359 days
- Born Brooklyn
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 41 years1978 to 2019
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