Van Patten is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Dick Van Patten Richard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate, whose career spanned seven decades of television. He was best known for his role as patriarch Tom Bra ...

(1928–2015), American actor * Don Van Patten (born 1966), American politician *

Joyce Van Patten Joyce Van Patten (born March 9, 1934) is an American film and stage actress. She is best known for her roles in films like ''The Bad News Bears'' (1976), '' St. Elmo's Fire'' (1985) (as Mrs. Beamish), and as Gloria Noonan in '' Grown Ups'' (2010) ...

(born 1934), American actress *

Philip Van Patten Simon Philip Van Patten (1852–1918) was an American socialist political activist prominent during the latter half of the 1870s and the first half of the 1880s. Van Patten is best remembered for being named the first Corresponding Secretary of t ...

(1852–1918), American socialist activist * Sarah Van Patten (born 1984), American ballet dancer *

Tim Van Patten Timothy Van Patten (born June 10, 1959) is an American television director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He has received numerous accolades including two Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and two Directors Guild of America Awards as well as n ...

(born 1959), American television director, actor, screenwriter, and producer *

Vincent Van Patten Vincent Van Patten (born October 17, 1957) is an American actor, former professional tennis player, and the commentator for the World Poker Tour. Early and personal life Van Patten was born in Bellerose, New York, as the youngest son of actor D ...

(born 1957), American actor and former tour professional tennis player * William J. Van Patten (1848–1920), American businessman and politician

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