Biography for
Nancy Valen More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

16 December 1965, Hallandale, Florida, USA

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Spouse

Nels Van Patten

(9 October 1994 - present)

Trivia

Won a theatrical scholarship to the University of Florida, but declined it to pursue her career in Miami.

Sister-in-law of Eileen Davidson, James Van Patten, Shana Hiatt and Vincent Van Patten.

Niece-in-law of Joyce Van Patten and Timothy Van Patten.

Cousin of Talia Balsam.

Daughter-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten.

Auditioned for the role of "Cassie Winslow #2" on "Guiding Light" (1952) when Laura Wright abruptly exited the role, but lost to Nicole Forester.

Has played a health professional on two different high school sitcoms, "Boy Meets World" (1993) and "Saved by the Bell" (1989).

Best friend of actress Yasmine Bleeth. They met in 1985, when they both were series regulars on the soap opera "Ryan's Hope" (1975). They worked together again on "Baywatch" (1989).

Screen tested for Milos Forman's Valmont (1989), but lost the role to Meg Tilly.

Where Are They Now

(2008) Co-hostess, with Terri Ouelette, Michelle Huber, Sara Jean Underwood and Kevin Trudeau, of an infomercial for Kevin's book, "Debt Cures They Don't Want You to Know About".

(2008) Co-hostess, with Dean Banowetz, of an infomercial for Dean's "InStyler" hair styler. Also appearing is Kimberley Locke.