- Born
- Birth nameRichard Nels Van Patten
- Nels Van Patten was born on January 15, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for In Good Company (2004), Summer School (1987) and Live Wire (1992). He has been married to Nancy Valen since October 9, 1994.
- SpouseNancy Valen(October 9, 1994 - present)
- ChildrenNo Children
- Parents
- RelativesDuke Van Patten(Niece or Nephew)Vince Van Patten(Niece or Nephew)Joyce Van Patten(Aunt or Uncle)Timothy Van Patten(Aunt or Uncle)Talia Balsam(Cousin)Vincent Van Patten(Sibling)James Van Patten(Sibling)Grace Van Patten(Cousin)Anna Van Patten(Cousin)Casey King(Cousin)Jesse Van Patten(Niece or Nephew)
- Farrah Fawcett's tennis instructor.
- Son of Dick Van Patten and Pat Poole. Older brother of James Van Patten and Vincent Van Patten. Nels and Vincent were both tennis pros. Brother-in-law of Eileen Davidson and Shana Hiatt. Former brother-in-law of Betsy Russell.
- Dated Ursula Andress.
- Richard Nels Van Patten adopted his middle name as his professional forename. This name reflects one of his father (Dick Van Patten)'s best-known television roles ("Nels Hansen" in Mama (1949)).
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