Vincent Van Patten

Biography

Vincent Van Patten is an American actor who started as a child actor in the 1970s, when he guest-starred in more than three dozen television series, including Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and Medical Center. His early film work included Chino (1973) and Charley and the Angel (1973), and at 16 he was cast in the CBS drama Apple's Way. In 1978 he starred in the cult film Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979), and he went on to roles in Hell Night (1981) and The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987). He was writer, producer, and star of The Break (1995), and a co-writer and producer on 7 Days to Vegas (2019). A former professional tennis player, he was named ATP Rookie of the Year in 1979 and later became a commentator for the World Poker Tour. He also co-wrote the poker novel The Picasso Flop.

68years old

Turns 69 on October 17in 5 days

Born October 17, 1957Bellerose
Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Also credited as Vince Van Patten

Movie Career

Films: 8
Career span: 46 years1973 to 2019

Genres

Comedy63%, 5 films
Adventure38%, 3 films
Drama38%, 3 films
Action25%, 2 films
Family13%, 1 film

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A change of course
In 1979 Van Patten received the ATP Rookie of the Year award as a professional tour tennis player. Two years later, he won the Seiko World Super Tennis tournament in Tokyo by defeating John McEnroe and two other top ten pros.
Behind the camera
Van Patten helped write and produce 7 Days to Vegas (2019). The film draws on a real 1995 bet that he could cover 280 mi, going from Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, within seven days.
Behind the camera
Van Patten took on writing, producing and starring roles for The Break, a 1995 film that Lions Gate distributed and in which Martin Sheen also appeared.