Nels Van Patten

Career overview

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Name: Richard Nels Van Patten (known as Nels Van Patten).
Born: January 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Profession: Actor, producer, and former professional tennis player.
Family: Eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten and former Patricia Poole.
Acting Credits/Known For:
In Good Company (2004) - also credited as additional crew.
Summer School (1987) - comedy with Mark Harmon.
Live Wire (1992).
Lunch Wagon (1980).
Young Warriors (1983) - drama with Ernest Borgnine.
Other info: Married to Nancy Valen since October 9, 1994.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Richard Nels Van Patten, known professionally as Nels Van Patten, is an American actor and producer. Born on January 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he is the eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten and former Patricia Poole. In addition to his work in the film industry, Van Patten is a former professional tennis player.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
Van Patten's acting career includes various roles on the big screen. His early film work includes the production Lunch Wagon in 1980. He appeared in the 1983 drama Young Warriors alongside Ernest Borgnine, and the 1987 comedy Summer School, which featured Mark Harmon. Other notable credits include the 1992 film Live Wire and the 2004 production In Good Company, for which he is also credited as additional crew.
Paragraph 3: Personal Life (Optional/Integration).
Van Patten has been married to Nancy Valen since October 9, 1994.
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Richard Nels Van Patten, known professionally as Nels Van Patten, is an American actor and producer. Born on January 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he is the eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten and former Patricia Poole. Beyond his career in film and television, Van Patten is also a former professional tennis player.

His acting career has featured various roles, primarily on the big screen. His early film credits include the 1980 production Lunch Wagon. He appeared in the 1983 drama Young Warriors, which featured Ernest Borgnine, and the 1987 comedy Summer School, starring Mark Harmon. His filmography also includes the 1992 film Live Wire and the 2004 production In Good Company, a project for which he is also credited as additional crew.

Van Patten has been married to Nancy Valen since October 9, 1994.
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"Richard Nels Van Patten, known professionally as Nels Van Patten, is an American actor and producer. Born on January 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he is the eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten and former Patricia Poole. Beyond his career in film and television, Van Patten is also a former professional tennis player.

His acting career has featured various roles, primarily on the big screen. His early film credits include the