Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten (born December 9, 1928 in New York City) is an American actor. He is the older brother of actress Joyce Van Patten, and uncle of Talia Balsam. He has been married to the former Patricia Poole since 1954, and is the father of 3 sons, all actors -- Vincent Van Patten, Nels Van Patten and James Van Patten.

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December 9 - 1928 - New York City - American - Actor - Joyce Van Patten - Talia Balsam - Vincent Van Patten - Nels Van Patten - James Van Patten

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He is best known for his work in both movies and in television. On television, his most famous roles were as Nels Hansen on the early television series Mama, which ran from 1949 to 1957, and as patriarch Tom Bradford on Eight is Enough, which ran from 1977 to 1981.

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Television - Television series - Mama - 1949 - 1957 - Eight is Enough - 1977 - 1981

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