James Van Patten Explained

James Van Patten (born October 7, 1956) is aka Jimmy Van Patten is an American actor and film producer.[1] [2]

Early Life and Career

Jimmy Van Patten is the son of actor Dick Van Patten and actress Pat Van Patten. He has two brothers, Vincent Van Patten and Nels Van Patten, both actors. Jimmy is also the nephew of actress Joyce Van Patten and the cousin of actress Talia Balsam. He was born in New York and began acting at age 12. When a teenager, his family moved to Hollywood, where he was promptly cast in the TV show The Odd Couple, kickstarting his acting career. As a child, Van Patten guest-starred in various TV shows and films.[3] [4]

As an adult, he led two TV series - The Chisholms, where he portrayed Bo Chisholm, and the comedy Poison for Showtime. Van Patten's filmography includes over 35 movies, such as The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, Freaky Friday, and the Saw horror franchise, earning critical acclaim for Young Warriors.

Van Patten wrote and created the comedy Poison Tennis. As a producer, he collaborated with his brother on films: The Break and The Flunky, which won awards.

Personal Life

James Van Patten has been in relationships with Nicollette Sheridan, Catherine Oxenberg (1985 - 1988) and Judy Landers (1981). He is rumored to have sexual encounter with Emily Lloyd (1992). He was married to actress Shana Hiatt in 1999, but divorced in 2005.[5]

Credits

Filmography [6] [7]

YearTitle Role
1976LifeguardSurfer
1976Freaky FridayCashier
1977The Ghost of Cypress SwampBucky Landers
1978Hot Lead and Cold FeetJake
1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainYoung Soldier #1 on Train
1979California DreamingMike
1979Roller BoogieHoppy
1981Lunch WagonBiff
1982Tennessee StallionBilly
1983Young WarriorsKevin Carrigan
1987The Under AchieversTodd
1987NightforceSteve Worthington
1987Private Road: No TrespassingDave Roberts
1988American RevengeMel
1988Private Road: No TrespassingDave Roberts
1988Eagles Law
1990Twisted JusticeKelsey
1991Life StinksWheelchair Attendant
1993Robin Hood: Men in TightsVillager
1994The Killing JarDick Kelly
1996Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodHarvard Man
1998Freedom StrikeTactical Action Officer
1998I Might Even Love YouDexter
1998Havasu Heat
2000The FlunkyTyler Mann
2000Backyard DogsParker Nash
2004Quiet KillDetective Jackson
2007Saw IVDr. Adam Heffner
2009Saw VIDr. Adam Heffner
2010Saw 3DDr. Adam Heffner
2012A Thousand CutsMark
2015Breaker BreakerDispatch
2017InconceivableDr. Weisman
20197 Days to VegasCarl
In post-productionThe Book of LeahMark Gold
In ProductionFate

Awards and Honors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Van Patten Biography . fandango . 16 August 2024.
  2. Web site: James Van Patten Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-08-16 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
  3. Web site: James Van Patten Movies and Shows - Apple TV . 2024-08-16 . AppleTV . en-US.
  4. Web site: Wangersky . Nick . 2024-08-12 . Fate Interview 3 - James Van Patten . 2024-08-16 . en.
  5. Web site: James Van Patten . 2024-08-16 . Who's Dated Who?.
  6. Web site: Filmography . live . watch.plex.
  7. Web site: James Van Patten . 2024-08-16 . TVGuide.com . en.