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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.
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.
23 Jun 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.
24 Jun 2015 · Dick Van Patten (1928 - 2015) talks about the first time he met Mel Brooks. On June 6, 2012, Dick Van Patten was interviewed for American Masters – Mel Brooks: Make A Noise (2013).
23 Jun 2015 · Dick Van Patten, who played the paterfamilias on the 1980s TV dramedy “Eight Is Enough,” died on Tuesday morning. He was 86. Patten died at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., due...
23 Jun 2015 · Dick Van Patten, best known as Tom Bradford, head of the Eight Is Enough sitcom family, has died at age 86 from complications from diabetes. Van Patten’s sunny demeanor made him a beloved TV...
