Biography
Richard Nels Van Patten (born January 15, 1955), known as Nels Van Patten, is an American actor and former professional tennis player. He is married to Nancy Valen.
Born in Brooklyn, Van Patten is the eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten and the former Patricia Poole. He is named after the character "Nels Hansen" that his father played on the TV series Mama. His youngest brother, Vincent, was also a tennis player and the pair won a Challenger doubles title together in Athens in 1981.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 13
self 3
TV Shows 2
Producer 1
Self
Valerie (2019)
Movie
Self
Chasing Farrah (2005)
TV
Opposing Tennis Coach
Debating Robert Lee (2004)
Movie
Tommy / Associate Producer
The Break (1995)
Movie
Roy Gerard
Mind Twister (1994)
Movie
Raquetball Player
Live Wire (1992)
Movie
Joey Zoom
Mirror Images (1992)
Movie
Speedy
Camp Fear (1991)
Movie
Charlie
Face The Edge (1990)
Movie
Cop #1
Ghost Writer (1989)
Movie
Gibbs
Grotesque (1988)
Movie
Roger
Young Warriors (1983)
Movie
Starter
High Powder (1982)
Movie
Scotty
Lunch Wagon (1981)
Movie
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Ratings
Average 4.69
Based on 9.05 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1988
1992
1994
2019
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-01-15 (69 years old)
SpouseNancy Valen
FatherDick Van Patten
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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