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James (Jimmy) Van Patten is an accomplished actor, writer and producer with a lifetime involvement in the entertainment industry, encompassing film, television, and theater. He has been critically acclaimed as an actor and has received awards for screen writing and producing. His independent production company... See full bio »

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in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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2013 Fastbreak (pre-production)
Wilt Chamberlain Parker
 
2012 Who Let the Dogs Out (TV series)
Jimmy
 
2012 A Thousand Cuts
Mark
 
2010 Saw 3D: The Final Chapter
Dr. Heffner
 
2009 Saw VI
Coroner
 
2007 Saw IV
Dr. Heffner / Coroner
 
2004 Quiet Kill
Detective Jackson (as Jimmy Van Patton)
 
2000 The Flunky
Tyler Mann
 
2000 Backyard Dogs (video)
Parker Nash
 
1998 Freedom Strike
Tactical Action Officer
 
1998 I Might Even Love You
Dexter
 
1998 Havasu Heat
 
1997 Pacific Blue (TV series)
Gordon De Ville
– Avenging Angel (1997) … Gordon De Ville
 
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Harvard Man
 
1994 The Killing Jar
Dick Kelly
 
1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Villager
 
1991 Life Stinks
Wheelchair Attendant
 
1990 Dragnet (TV series)
Dwight Gordon
– Little Miss Nobody (1990) … Dwight Gordon
 
1990 Twisted Justice
Kelsey
 
1989 An Eight Is Enough Wedding (TV movie)
Merle
 
1989 Hyper Space
Raymond Scully
 
1988 Poison (TV movie)
 
1988 American Revenge (video)
Mel
 
1987 Nightforce (video)
Steve Worthington
 
1987 Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (TV movie)
David Webber
 
1987 The Underachievers
Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1987 Private Road: No Trespassing (video)
Dave Roberts
 
1986 Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV series)
Tony Maskeli
– Playing for Keeps (1986) … Tony Maskeli
 
1983 For Love and Honor (TV movie)
Nick
 
1983 For Love and Honor (TV series)
Nick
– For Love and Honor (Pilot) (1983) … Nick
 
1983 Young Warriors
Kevin Carrigan
 
1983 Josie (TV movie)
Luke Price
 
1982 High Powder (TV movie)
Joe Brock
 
1982 Tennessee Stallion
Billy
 
1981 Lunch Wagon
Biff
 
1980 Lou Grant (TV series)
Daniels
– Libel (1980) … Daniels
 
1979 Roller Boogie
Hoppy (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1979 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Young Soldier #1 on Train (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1979 California Dreaming
Mike (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1979 The Chisholms (TV mini-series)
Bo Chisholm
– Chapter II (1979) … Bo Chisholm
– Chapter I (1979) … Bo Chisholm
 
1978 Hot Lead and Cold Feet
Jake (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1978 Eight Is Enough (TV series)
– The Lost Weekend (1978)
 
1977 Happy Days (TV series)
Sandy
– Hollywood: Part 3 (1977) … Sandy
– Hollywood: Part 1 (1977) … Sandy
– Hollywood: Part 2 (1977) … Sandy
 
1977 The Ghost of Cypress Swamp (TV movie)
Bucky Landers (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1977 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Bucky Landers
– The Ghost of Cypress Swamp (1977) … Bucky Landers (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1977 Emergency! (TV series)
Mark
– Family Ties (1977) … Mark
 
1976 Freaky Friday
Cashier (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1976 Shazam! (TV series)
Harry
– Bitter Herbs (1976) … Harry
 
1976/I Lifeguard
Surfer
 
1975 Three for the Road (TV series)
– Fear (1975)
 
1973 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Tim
– The Hanging of Newly O'Brien (1973) … Tim (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1972 Bonanza (TV series)
Corky Sibley
– The Initiation (1972) … Corky Sibley
 
1972 The Partners (TV series)
Kid
– Headlines for Higgenbottom (1972) … Kid (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
1972 The Odd Couple (TV series)
Mike
– Good, Bad Boy (1972) … Mike (as Jimmy Van Patten)
 
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1997-1999 L.A. Heat (TV series) (stunt performer - 4 episodes)
– Eyewitness (1999) (stunt performer)
– Strip Show (1999) (stunt performer)
– Burning Sanctuary (1999) (stunt performer)
– National Security (1997) (stunt performer)
 
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2000 The Flunky
 
1989 Dirty Tennis (video short)
 
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1995 The Break (producer)
 
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2004 Living in TV Land (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dick Van Patten (2004) … Himself
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dick Van Patten: The Sure Bet (2001) … Himself
 
1983 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Dom DeLuise (1983) … Himself
 
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1982 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 
1978 Happy Days (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(May 2002): Plays Ben Silverman in "The Sunshine Boys" play by Neil Simon (Falcon Theatre, Burbank, California, USA and the National tour in over 100 cities.

Alternate Names:

Jimmy Van Patten | Jimmy Van Patton

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

You create your own stage, the audience is waiting... See more »

Trivia:

Brother-in-law of Nancy Valen and Eileen Davidson. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Libra