Dick Van Patten - Actor Profile

Dick Van Patten

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 9, 1928
Birth Place: Queens, New York City, New York, USA

About Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten was an American actor best known for his role as Tom Bradford on the TV show Eight Is Enough. Van Patten also made appearances in the films Spaceballs, Soylent Green, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

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Dick Van Patten Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dick Van Patten reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dick Van Patten's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Dick Van Patten's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Odd Couple: Together Again, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dick Van Patten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Van Patten's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Odd Couple: Together Again (1993) movie poster
★10.0

The Odd Couple: Together Again: Felix's daughter Edna is getting married, and his wife Gloria throws him out of the house for a few days, so that she ca

The Odd Couple: Together Again

1993•Comedy
★10.0
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) movie poster
★10.0

An Eight Is Enough Wedding: This second made-for-television reunion film finds eldest son David on the brink of marriage to a divorcee. However, som

An Eight Is Enough Wedding

1989•TV Movie
★8.0
Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) movie poster
★8.0

Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion: Years have passed and all the Bradfords, with the exception of Nicholas, have moved out of their Sacramento home and sta

Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion

1987
★7.8
The Crooked Hearts (1972) movie poster
★7.8

The Crooked Hearts: A charming but somewhat larcenous widow attempts to snare a rich bachelor through a lonely hearts club, but her scheme b

The Crooked Hearts

1972•Crime
★7.0
Acts of Love and Other Comedies (1973) movie poster
★7.0

Acts of Love and Other Comedies: A funny anthology featuring various sketches about people having trouble with love and sex.

Acts of Love and Other Comedies

1973•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Dick Van Patten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Silver Skies Himself Average Similar →
2010 First Dog Self Hit Similar →
2009 Opposite Day Jack Benson Flop Similar →
2009 Sarah's Choice Rev. Al Smith Flop Similar →
2005 John Candy: Comic Spirit Self Average Similar →
2004 The Sure Hand of God Jamie Denton Average Similar →
2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Self Flop Similar →
2002 The Santa Trap Santa Claus Average Similar →
2002 Groom Lake Irv Barnett Flop Similar →
2000 The Price of Air Mr. Rye Flop Similar →
1998 Evasive Action Parole Officer Average Similar →
1996 Love Is All There Is Dr. Rodino Flop Similar →
1996 Demolition High General Wainwright Flop Similar →
1994 A Dangerous Place Principal Average Similar →
1993 The Odd Couple: Together Again Roy Super Hit Similar →
1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights The Abbot Hit Similar →
1992 Joker's Wild Max Hit Similar →
1989 Hoodwinked The Commodore Average Similar →
1989 An Eight Is Enough Wedding Tom Bradford Super Hit Similar →
1988 Going to the Chapel Rick Flop Similar →
1988 14 Going on 30 Principal John Loonies Flop Similar →
1988 The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Greg the Glue Man Average Similar →
1987 A Mouse, a Mystery and Me Santa Claus Average Similar →
1987 Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion Tom Bradford Super Hit Similar →
1987 Spaceballs King Roland Hit Similar →
1986 All Star Party for Clint Eastwood Self Average Similar →
1986 Combat Academy Principal Flop Similar →
1985 The Midnight Hour Martin Grenville Average Similar →
1984 The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Mayor Bagley Flop Similar →
1981 Lunch Wagon Bernie Simmons Flop Similar →
1979 Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker Herb Thurston Average Similar →
1977 High Anxiety Dr. Philip Wentworth Average Similar →
1976 Freaky Friday Harold Jennings Average Similar →
1976 The Shaggy D.A. Raymond Average Similar →
1976 Gus Cal Wilson Average Similar →
1976 Treasure of Matecumbe The Gambler Hit Similar →
1975 The Strongest Man in the World Harry Average Similar →
1974 Sorority Kill Police Chief Average Similar →
1973 Superdad Ira Kushaw Flop Similar →
1973 Westworld Banker Hit Similar →
1973 Soylent Green Usher #1 Hit Similar →
1973 Acts of Love and Other Comedies Larry Grogman Hit Similar →
1972 Snowball Express Mr. Carruthers Hit Similar →
1972 The Crooked Hearts Edward Super Hit Similar →
1972 Dirty Little Billy Berle's Customer Flop Similar →
1972 Joe Kidd Hotel Manager Average Similar →
1972 Beware! The Blob Scoutmaster Adleman Flop Similar →
1971 Zachariah The Dude Flop Similar →
1968 Charly Bert Average Similar →
1963 Violent Midnight Lt. Palmer Flop Similar →

Dick Van Patten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Van Patten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Van Patten is "The Odd Couple: Together Again" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dick Van Patten acted in?

Dick Van Patten has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Van Patten?

Other notable films include "An Eight Is Enough Wedding", "Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion", and "The Crooked Hearts".

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