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Joyce Van Patten is a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Joyce Van Patten was born on March 9, 1934 in New York City, New York, United States. That works out to 92 years old in 2026.
My Take
Joyce Van Patten earns my deep respect for sheer endurance and craft. Born in New York in 1934 and a child performer who never stopped working, she has moved fluidly across stage, film, and television for the better part of a century. Roles in The Bad News Bears, St. Elmo's Fire, and Grown Ups show a character actress who quietly anchors scenes others get the credit for. I have always valued the dependable supporting players who make leads look good, and Van Patten is a master of that thankless art. Still active into her late eighties, she is the kind of working actor history too often forgets but absolutely should not.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joyce Van Patten
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョイス・ヴァン・パタン
- Reading
- じょいす・ゔぁん・ぱたん
- Born
- March 9, 1934 (age 92)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joyce Van Patten born?
Born March 9, 1934 (age 92).
Where is Joyce Van Patten from?
Joyce Van Patten is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Joyce Van Patten do?
Joyce Van Patten works as television actor, film actor, stage actor.
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