Dick Van Patten (1928–2015) |
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Dick Van Patten began acting as a child. He made his first of 27 Broadway appearances, at age seven, in "Tapestry in Grey". After, he appeared in many films, including Freaky Friday (1976), with Jodie Foster; Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) and Spaceballs (1987). His TV credits include his starring role on the hit 80's comedy-drama, Eight Is ...
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Born:in Queens, New York City, New York, USADied:(age 86) in Santa Monica, California, USA |
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Actor (159 credits)
Actor (159 credits)
2008
The Sarah Silverman Program.
(TV Series)
Dr. Eddie Hackmeyer
Dr. Eddie Hackmeyer
- Fetus Don't Fail Me Now
(2008)
... Dr. Eddie Hackmeyer
2005
Arrested Development
(TV Series)
Cal Cullen
Cal Cullen
- Righteous Brothers
(2005)
... Cal Cullen
- Spring Breakout
(2005)
... Cal Cullen
2004
7th Heaven
(TV Series)
James Rodgers, Sr.
James Rodgers, Sr.
- Two Weddings, an Engagement and a Funeral
(2004)
... James Rodgers, Sr.
1995-1998
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Eb / Jerry
Eb / Jerry
- Lady of the Lake
(1998)
... Eb
- In the Name of God
(1995)
... Jerry
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave
(TV Series)
Sid Glacken
Sid Glacken
- How Long Has This Been Going On?
(1998)
... Sid Glacken
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Orphanage Worker / Santa
Orphanage Worker / Santa
- Season's Greedings
(1994)
... Orphanage Worker / Santa
1994
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Dr. Paul Hampton
Dr. Paul Hampton
- Who Killed Skippy's Master?
(1994)
... Dr. Paul Hampton
1990-1991
WIOU
(TV Series)
Floyd Graham
Floyd Graham
- One Flew Over the Anchor Desk
(1991)
... Floyd Graham
- Cradle to Grave
(1991)
... Floyd Graham
- 48 Minutes
(1991)
... Floyd Graham
- Three Women and a Baby
(1991)
... Floyd Graham
- Pair o' Guys Lost
(1991)
... Floyd Graham
1986
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
District Atty. Fred Whittaker
District Atty. Fred Whittaker
- Murder in the Electric Cathedral
(1986)
... District Atty. Fred Whittaker
1983-1985
Hotel
(TV Series)
Frasier Pratt / Herbert Pitts
Frasier Pratt / Herbert Pitts
- Missing Pieces
(1985)
... Frasier Pratt
- Charades
(1983)
... Herbert Pitts
1984
The New Mike Hammer
(TV Series)
Judge Charles R. Bamer
Judge Charles R. Bamer
- Cold Target
(1984)
... Judge Charles R. Bamer
1978-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Charlie Dillinger / George Hayes / The Great Stellini / ...
Charlie Dillinger / George Hayes / The Great Stellini / ...
- How Do I Love Thee?/No More Alimony/Authoress! Authoress!
(1984)
... George Hayes
- The Professor Has Class/When the Magic Disappears/We, the Jury
(1983)
... The Great Stellini
- His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still
(1982)
... Howard Ethan
- The Mallory Quest/Julie, the Vamp/The Offer: Part 2
(1980)
... Charlie Dillinger
- The Mallory Quest/Julie, the Vamp/The Offer: Part 1
(1980)
... Charlie Dillinger
1973-1983
Insight
(TV Series)
Joey / Frank / Jerry
Joey / Frank / Jerry
- The Day Everything Went Wrong
(1983)
... Joey
- This One for Dad
(1979)
- Welcome Home
(1975)
... Frank
- Roommates on a Rainy Day
(1973)
... Jerry
1977-1981
Eight Is Enough
(TV Series)
Tom Bradford
Tom Bradford
- Father Knows Best?
(1981)
... Tom Bradford
- Goals
(1981)
... Tom Bradford
- Starting Over
(1981)
... Tom Bradford
- The Idolbreaker: Part 2
(1981)
... Tom Bradford
- The Idolbreaker: Part 1
(1981)
... Tom Bradford
1979-1980
CHiPs
(TV Series)
Dick Van Petten / Dick Van Patten
Dick Van Petten / Dick Van Patten
- The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2
(1980)
... Dick Van Petten (uncredited)
- Roller Disco: Part 2
(1979)
... Dick Van Patten (uncredited)
1977
Gibbsville
(TV Series)
Patrick Malloy
Patrick Malloy
- Chautauqua, Chautauqua, Chautauqua
(1977)
... Patrick Malloy
1976-1977
Happy Days
(TV Series)
Mr. Conners / Hunsberger
Mr. Conners / Hunsberger
- The Graduation: Part 2
(1977)
... Mr. Conners
- The Graduation: Part 1
(1977)
... Mr. Conners
- Fonzie the Salesman
(1976)
... Hunsberger
1976
The Tony Randall Show
(TV Series)
Myron C. Dobbs
Myron C. Dobbs
- Case: O Come All Ye Wastrels
(1976)
... Myron C. Dobbs
1975-1976
The Six Million Dollar Man
(TV Series)
Palmer / Harry Green
Palmer / Harry Green
- The Bionic Boy
(1976)
... Palmer
- The E.S.P. Spy
(1975)
... Harry Green
1972-1976
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Thurman Barber / Sterling / John Collins
Thurman Barber / Sterling / John Collins
- The Thrill Killers: Part 2
(1976)
... Thurman Barber
- The Thrill Killers: Part 1
(1976)
... Thurman Barber
- Clown of Death
(1976)
... Sterling
- 45 Minutes from Home
(1972)
... John Collins
1974-1976
Barnaby Jones
(TV Series)
Merle Overton / Melvin Pearson
Merle Overton / Melvin Pearson
- Deadly Reunion
(1976)
... Merle Overton
- Odd Man Loses
(1974)
... Melvin Pearson
1972-1976
Emergency!
(TV Series)
Carter Merkle / Morris Meers
Carter Merkle / Morris Meers
- Grateful
(1976)
... Carter Merkle
- Women
(1972)
... Morris Meers
1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Billy Geeter
Billy Geeter
- The Adventure of the Eccentric Engineer
(1976)
... Billy Geeter
1975
When Things Were Rotten
(TV Series)
Friar Tuck
Friar Tuck
- This Lance for Hire
(1975)
... Friar Tuck
- The Spy: Part 2
(1975)
... Friar Tuck
- The Spy: Part 1
(1975)
... Friar Tuck
- Birthday Blues
(1975)
... Friar Tuck
- Quarantine
(1975)
... Friar Tuck
1972-1975
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Man at Hotel / Dr. Feldman / Dr. Whittaker
Man at Hotel / Dr. Feldman / Dr. Whittaker
- Street Girl
(1975)
... Man at Hotel
- Conflict
(1972)
... Dr. Feldman
- Awakening
(1972)
... Dr. Whittaker
1973-1975
The Rookies
(TV Series)
Waldon / Mr. Fullmer
Waldon / Mr. Fullmer
- S.W.A.T.
(1975)
... Waldon
- Life Robbery
(1973)
... Mr. Fullmer
1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
(TV Series)
Alfred Brindle
Alfred Brindle
- They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be...
(1974)
... Alfred Brindle
1972-1974
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
(TV Series)
Max Mathias / Mr. Compton
Max Mathias / Mr. Compton
- We Met at Mama Lombardi's
(1974)
... Max Mathias
- A Fake Matisse Is Better Than a Real Anzelowitz
(1974)
... Max Mathias
- Man of Medicine
(1974)
... Max Mathias
- The Pregnancy
(1974)
... Max Mathias
- The Hickey
(1974)
... Max Mathias
1971-1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
George (segment "Love and the Parent's Sake") / Lavern Veemer (segment "Love and the Tycoon") / Jack (segment 'Love and the Particular Girl') / ...
George (segment "Love and the Parent's Sake") / Lavern Veemer (segment "Love and the Tycoon") / Jack (segment 'Love and the Particular Girl') / ...
- Love and the Hidden Meaning/Love and the Model Apartment/Love and the Parent's Sake/Love and the Three-Timer/Love and the Weirdo
(1973)
... George (segment "Love and the Parent's Sake")
- Love and the Christmas Punch/Love and the Mystic/Love and the Tycoon
(1972)
... Lavern Veemer (segment "Love and the Tycoon")
- Love and the Particular Girl/Love and the Fountain of Youth/Love and the House Bachelor/Love and the Waitress
(1971)
... Jack (segment 'Love and the Particular Girl')
- Love and the Arctic Station/Love and the Pulitzer Prize/Love and the Tattoo
(1971)
... Homer (segment "Love and the Tattoo")
1973
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
(TV Series)
Don Gibson Sr.
Don Gibson Sr.
- Don for the Defense
(1973)
... Don Gibson Sr. (voice, as Dick Van Patton)
1972-1973
The Paul Lynde Show
(TV Series)
Dr. Willis / Wollner
Dr. Willis / Wollner
- Back Talk
(1973)
... Dr. Willis
- Howie Comes Home to Roost
(1972)
... Wollner
1973
The Brian Keith Show
(TV Series)
Jerry Mason
Jerry Mason
- Malpractice Makes Perfect
(1973)
... Jerry Mason
1971-1972
The Doris Day Show
(TV Series)
Sam / April's Father
Sam / April's Father
- Anniversary Gift
(1972)
... Sam
- Young Love
(1971)
... April's Father
1971-1972
The Partners
(TV Series)
Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- Two in a Pen
(1972)
... Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- Two or False
(1972)
... Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- Magnificent Perception
(1972)
... Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- Headlines for Higgenbottom
(1972)
... Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- They Steal Cars, Don't They?
(1972)
... Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
1970-1971
That Girl
(TV Series)
Race Announcer / Mr. Morse
Race Announcer / Mr. Morse
- Two for the Money
(1971)
... Race Announcer (voice, uncredited)
- Rattle of a Single Girl
(1970)
... Mr. Morse
1970
Arnie
(TV Series)
Walter Granscog
Walter Granscog
- Let Them Eat Cookies
(1970)
... Walter Granscog
- An Urge to Splurge
(1970)
... Walter Granscog
- Pilot
(1970)
... Walter Granscog
1970
I Dream of Jeannie
(TV Series)
Market Clerk
Market Clerk
- My Master, the Chili King
(1970)
... Market Clerk
1960
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Dr. Michaelson
Dr. Michaelson
- Men in White
(1960)
... Dr. Michaelson
1949-1957
Mama
(TV Series)
Nels Hansen / Nels
Nels Hansen / Nels
- The Seventh Age
(1957)
... Nels Hansen
- A Man's Hand
(1957)
... Nels Hansen
- The Hansens Rise in the World
(1957)
... Nels Hansen
- The Treasure Trove
(1957)
... Nels Hansen
- Episode #1.8
(1956)
... Nels Hansen
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Have I Got a Girl for You! (1963). Comedy. Written by Irving Cooper, from an original story by Helen Cooper. Directed by John Richardson. Music Box Theatre: 2 Dec 1963 (1 performance). As "Ruby Pulski." Cast included: Simon Oakland. See more »Alternate Names:
John Acerno | Dick & Pat | Richard Van Patten | Dick Van PattonHeight:
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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Personal Quote:
I played Nels on I Remember Mama, and my son -- it was married in 1954. I married a June Taylor Dancer from The Jackie Gleason Show. And my son -- I played Nels on Eight is Enough, so my son was born, and I named him "Nels." I figured it's a lucky name for me; it'll be lucky for him. And he loves his name! But my wife, I married a June Taylor Dancer. They were all so cute. You know how pretty ... See more »Trivia:
Former neighbor of [Michael Jackson]. All 3 of his sons were childhood friends of his. See more »Trademark:
Nasally, whiny voice. See more »Star Sign:
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