James Van Patten
James Van Patten is known for Saw IV (2007), Saw VI (2009), Saw 3D (2010).
Biography
James Van Patten (Jimmy) is an accomplished European-American actor, writer and producer with a lifetime involvement in the entertainment industry, encompassing film, television and theater.
Born and raised in New York, James followed in the footsteps of his father, actor Dick Van Patten. As a teenager the Van Pattens moved to Hollywood where James was immediately cast as a reform school boy in the hit television series"The ODD COUPLE" launching a successful acting career.
James literally grew up guest-starring on television series, mini-series and feature films. James starred in two television series of his own. He starred opposite Robert Preston in the award winning mini-series, THE CHISHOLM'S for CBS which later became a television series for NBC in which he reprised his role as Bo Chisholm.
James also starred in Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's Imagine Entertainment's comedy series "POISON" for Showtime working with many of the most successful stars from the "Second City" on various episodes.
James also has impressive film credits with roles in over 40 motion pictures. To name a few, FREAKY FRIDAY opposite Jody Foster, ROLLER BOOGIE with Linda Blair, LIFEGUARD with Sam Elliot, CALIFORNIA DREAMING with Seymour Cassel, LIFE STINKS with Mel Brooks, ROBIN HOOD MEN IN TIGHTS, with Mel Brooks, THE FLUNKY with Farrah Fawcett, THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG RIDES AGAIN, with Don Knotts and Tim Conway, DON'T BE A MENACE IN SOUTH CENTRAL, directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans, NIGHTMARE BOULEVARD co-starring with Ron Perlman as Detective Jackson.
James played the lead role in the film, YOUNG WARRIORS, released by Cannon Pictures world-wide with Richard Roundtree and Ernest Borgnine. James received rave reviews as well as this one from Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times -
"Indulging a self-destructiveness of truly, epic proportions, Van Patten exudes that old live-fast die-young appeal. (Also on hand are Lynda Day George as his mother, Anne Lockhart as his distraught girlfriend and Richard Roundtree as Borgnine's partner, but Van Patten is really the whole show.)"
James also appeared in the popular Horror film franchise, SAW, reprising his character of Dr. Heffner in SAW 4, SAW 6 and SAW 7 - THE FINAL CHAPTER in 3D.
More recently James co-starred opposite Academy Award winning actors Nicolas Cage, Faye Dunaway and Gina Gershon in the part of Dr. Weisman in the suspense thriller INCONCEIVABLE.
James's latest feature film, the award winning, 7 DAYS TO VEGAS, had its worldwide release September 20th, 2019. It was released in limited theaters and now streaming. James and his brother Vincent Van Patten co-starred and produced this dark comedy that has been critically acclaimed.
"A gem of a film... Wildly entertaining!", Richard Roper, Chicago Sun Times.
"An exhilarating and ultra-satisfying switcheroo", Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter.
7 DAYS TO VEGAS was an official selection of The Palm Springs International Film Festival 2019 and was the Winner of Best Comedy of the California Film Festival 2019. 7 DAYS TO VEGAS also won 4 awards at the Garden State Film Festival, New Jersey, 2021 - Best Supporting Actress, Best Actor, Best Ensemble and Best Picture.
Questions about James Van Patten
How many James Van Patten films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 32 films with James Van Patten, from 1976 to 2019.
What is the best rated James Van Patten film?
The best rated James Van Patten film in the catalogue is Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), rated 7.1.
What was the first James Van Patten film?
The first James Van Patten film in the catalogue is Freaky Friday, from 1976.
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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6.2 Saw IV
2007
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6.3 Saw VI
2009
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6.0 Saw 3D
2010
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6.6 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
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7.1 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
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5.5 Inconceivable
2017
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5.6 Life Stinks
1991
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6.1 Freaky Friday
1976
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6.4 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
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6.1 Lifeguard
1976
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5.9 Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978
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5.6 Roller Boogie
1979
Full filmography
37 films — 32 in the catalogue
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5.2 7 Days to Vegas
2019 · Carl
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5.5
Inconceivable
2017 · Dr. Weisman
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Breaker Breaker
2015 · Dispatch (voice)
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3.8 A Thousand Cuts
2012 · Mark
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6.0
Saw 3D
2010 · Dr. Heffner
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6.3
Saw VI
2009 · Coroner
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6.2
Saw IV
2007 · Dr. Heffner / Coroner
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3.2 Quiet Kill
2004 · Detective Jackson
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3.4 Backyard Dogs
2000 · Parker Nash
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7.0
I Might Even Love You
1998 · Dexter
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7.1
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996 · Harvard Man
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2.7 The Killing Jar
1994 · Dick Kelly
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6.6
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 · Villager
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5.6
Life Stinks
1991 · Wheelchair Attendant
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5.8 Twisted Justice
1990 · Kelsey
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9.7 An Eight Is Enough Wedding
1989 · Merle
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4.0 Hyper Space
1989 · Raymond Scully
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9.0 Dirty Tennis
1989 · Self
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4.5 American Revenge
1988 · Mel
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4.8 The Underachievers
1988 · Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)
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10.0 Eagle's Law
1988
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4.0 Nightforce
1987 · Steve Worthington
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5.0 The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
1987 · David Webber
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The Perfect Body Contest
1987 · Celebrity Judge
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9.7 For Love and Honor
1983 · Nick
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3.9 Young Warriors
1983 · Kevin Carrigan
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9.0 High Powder
1982 · Joe Brock
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7.0 Tennessee Stallion
1982 · Billy
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4.3 Lunch Wagon
1981 · Biff
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5.6
Roller Boogie
1979 · Hoppy
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6.4
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979 · Soldier #1 on Train
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4.7 California Dreaming
1979 · Mike
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5.9
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978 · Jake
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6.1
Freaky Friday
1976 · Cashier
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6.1
Lifeguard
1976 · Surfer
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The Book of Leah
no date · Mark Gold
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6.1 The Break
1995
Series and TV shows
3 titles
5.3
5.8
6.7
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