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Richard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate, whose career spanned seven decades of television. He was best known for his role as patriarch Tom Bradford on the television series Eight Is Enough .
Dick Van Patten (1928-2015) was an American actor who starred in Broadway, films and TV shows, such as Eight Is Enough and Spaceballs. He also wrote books, including his autobiography, and created Natural Balance pet food brand.
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Learn about the life and career of Dick Van Patten, a versatile actor who starred in Broadway, films, and TV shows. Find out his family, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- December 9, 1928
- June 23, 2015
Jun 23, 2015 · Dick Van Patten, who played the family patriarch on the ABC series Eight Is Enough, has died, his publicist Jeff Ballard confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 86.
Van Patten learned to play poker at the age of 14 from his father, actor Dick Van Patten. In the 1990s, Vincent Van Patten put together his own Hollywood home game with famous regulars like Ben Affleck and Tobey Maguire.
YearTitleRoleNotes2022Phil Hellworth2 episodes2006Himself as Vincent Van PattenEpisode: "Rogue Trip"2000Christian Page12 episodes1992-97VincentDr. Tom Morella6 episodesJun 23, 2015 · Dick Van Patten, the cheerful, round-faced actor best known for his role as the firm if harried suburban father at the center of the hit television series “Eight Is Enough,” died on Tuesday in...
Jun 23, 2015 · The actor passed away in 2015 due to complications from diabetes. He was known for his roles in TV comedies, Disney films and Mel Brooks movies, as well as his Broadway debut in 1937.
