Dick Van Patten

A beloved television patriarch and passionate animal advocate, Richard Van Patten navigates the chaos of family life and the challenges of fame while staying true to his values.

Born

1928

Died

2015

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In short · Acted for eight decades — 53 credits.

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Biography

Richard Vincent Van Patten was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate with a career spanning seven decades in television. He is best known for his role as Tom Bradford, the patriarch of the Bradford family, in the television series *Eight Is Enough*. Van Patten's long-standing presence in the entertainment industry earned him recognition for his contributions to television and his advocacy work in animal welfare.

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