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Mini Biography:
James (Jimmy) Van Patten is an accomplished actor, writer and producer... more
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Brother of actors Vincent Van Patten, Nels Van Patten, half-nephew of Timothy Van Patten more
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Alternate Names:
Jimmy Van Patten | Jimmy Van Patton

Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. You'll Never Amount to Anything (pre-production) (2010) Tom Sheldon 2010 - -
- 2. Saw VI (2009) Coroner 2009 $34.8M 6.5 (5,698)
- 3. Saw IV (2007) Dr. Heffner 2007 $117M 6.0 (39,699)
- 4. Quiet Kill (2004)   (as Jimmy Van Patton) Detective Jackson 2004 - 4.2 (101)
AKAs:
  • Nightmare Boulevard (USA: video title)
- 5. The Flunky (2000) Tyler Mann 2000 - 3.2 (19)
- 6. Backyard Dogs (2000) (V) Parker Nash 2000 - 1.7 (1,962)
- 7. Freedom Strike (1998) Tactical Action Officer 1998 - 3.7 (213)
- 8. "Pacific Blue" (1996)   Gordon De Ville (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.2 (885)
1 TV episode:
- 9. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)   Harvard Man 1996 - 6.1 (11,891)
AKAs:
  • Don't Be a Menace
- 10. The Killing Jar (1994)   Dick Kelly 1994 - 3.9 (26)
AKAs:
  • Trapped
- 11. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)   Villager 1993 - 6.2 (30,310)
AKAs:
  • Sacré Robin des bois (France)
- 12. Life Stinks (1991)   Wheelchair Attendant 1991 - 5.2 (3,670)
AKAs:
  • Life Sucks (USA: alternative title)
- 13. Twisted Justice (1990) Kelsey 1990 - 2.8 (87)
- 14. An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) (TV) Merle 1989 - 5.2 (37)
- 15. Hyper Space (1989) Raymond Scully 1989 - 3.7 (35)
- 16. American Revenge (1988) (V) Mel 1988 - 1.9 (25)
- 17. Poison (1988) (TV) 1988 - -
- 18. Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) (TV)   David Webber 1987 - 5.3 (275)
AKAs:
  • The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (USA: DVD box title)
- 19. Private Road: No Trespassing (1987) (V) Dave Roberts 1987 - 5.2 (34)
- 20. Nightforce (1987)   Steve Worthington 1987 - 3.4 (119)
AKAs:
  • Night Force (USA: video box title)
- 21. The Underachievers (1987)   (as Jimmy Van Patten) Todd 1987 - 2.9 (42)
AKAs:
  • Night School
- 22. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" (1983)   Tony Maskeli (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 6.9 (331)
- 23. "For Love and Honor" (1983)   Nick (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 6.3 (9)
- 24. For Love and Honor (1983) (TV) Nick 1983 - 5.9 (12)
- 25. Young Warriors (1983)   Kevin Carrigan 1983 - 3.9 (141)
AKAs:
  • The Graduates of Malibu High (USA: alternative title)
- 26. High Powder (1982) (TV) Joe Brock 1982 - 6.1 (10)
- 27. Tennessee Stallion (1982) Billy 1982 - -
- 28. Lunch Wagon (1981)   Biff 1981 - 4.8 (101)
AKAs:
  • Come 'n' Get It
  • Lunch Wagon Girls
- 29. "Lou Grant" (1977)   Daniels (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 7.2 (241)
1 TV episode:
- 30. "The Chisholms" (1980) Bo Chisholm (unknown episodes) 1980 - -
- 31. Roller Boogie (1979) (as Jimmy Van Patten) Hoppy 1979 - 3.3 (566)
- 32. The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) (as Jimmy Van Patten) Young Soldier #1 on Train 1979 - 5.3 (666)
- 33. California Dreaming (1979) (as Jimmy Van Patten) Mike 1979 - 5.1 (250)
- 34. "The Chisholms" (1979) Bo Chisholm 1979 - 6.5 (22)
- 35. Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978)   (as Jimmy Van Patten) Jake 1978 - 5.4 (359)
AKAs:
  • Hot Lead & Cold Feet (USA: poster title)
- 36. "Eight Is Enough" (1977)   (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 6.4 (329)
- 37. "Happy Days" (1974)   Sandy (3 episodes, 1977) 1977 - 7.7 (2,580)
AKAs:
  • Happy Days Again (USA: syndication title)
- 38. "Disneyland" (1954)   Bucky Landers (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 8.4 (277)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
  • The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
  • The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 39. The Ghost of Cypress Swamp (1977) (TV) (as Jimmy Van Patten) Bucky Landers 1977 - 7.4 (13)
- 40. "Emergency!" (1972)   Mark (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.6 (461)
AKAs:
  • Emergencia (USA: Spanish title)
  • Emergency One (USA: syndication title)
- 41. Freaky Friday (1976) (as Jimmy Van Patten) Cashier 1976 - 6.2 (3,757)
- 42. Lifeguard (1976/I) Surfer 1976 - 6.2 (360)
- 43. "Three for the Road" (1975)   (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 7.7 (5)
- 44. "Gunsmoke" (1955)   Tim (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 8.0 (686)
AKAs:
  • Gun Law (UK)
  • Marshal Dillon (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 45. "Bonanza" (1959)   Corky Sibley (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.3 (1,146)
AKAs:
  • Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 46. "The Partners" (1971)   Kid (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.3 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 47. "The Odd Couple" (1970)   Mike (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.3 (580)
1 TV episode:
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Flunky (2000) (co-writer) 2000 - 3.2 (19)
- 2. Dirty Tennis (1989) (V) (writer) 1989 - 5.8 (14)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Break (1995) (producer) 1995 - 4.9 (153)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Living in TV Land" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 6.5 (5)
- 2. "Biography" (1987)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.0 (266)
- 3. "This Is Your Life" (1983)   Himself (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - -
1 TV episode:

Additional 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. more
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Comedy | Drama | Action | Family more

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