Trivia

Son of actor Dick Van Patten (full name at birth: Richard Byron Vincent Russell Van Patten, Jr.) and Pat Poole.

Was rumored in tabloids to be romantically linked to Farrah Fawcett in the late '70s. The rumor started because they spent a great deal of time together as they shared a love for playing tennis.

Former Pro-Tennis player (n.41 in the world rank in 1981). Defeated John McEnroe in a semifinal at the ATP Tokyo Indoor Draw in late October 1981, but lost to Mark Edmonson in the final.

Played the part of the "Bionic Boy" in the The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) TV series.

Father of Duke Van Patten and Vince Van Patten, from his marriage to Betsy Russell.

Release of his book, "The Picasso Flop", a poker murder mystery. (2007)

His first child with Eileen Davidson, son Jesse Thomas Van Patten, was born on May 20, 2003.

Cousin of Talia Balsam

Nephew of Joyce Van Patten and Timothy Van Patten

Half-nephew of Timothy Van Patten.

Brother of James Van Patten and Nels Van Patten

Brother-in-law of Nancy Valen and Shana Hiatt.

Has two sons with from his first wife.