Brother of James Van Patten and Nels Van Patten
Brother-in-law of Nancy Valen and Shana Hiatt.
Cousin of Talia Balsam
Father of Richard Van Patten and Vince Van Patten Jr., from his marriage to Betsy Russell
Former Pro-Tennis player (n.41 in the world rank in 1981).
His first child with Eileen Davidson, son Jesse Thomas Van Patten, was born on May 20, 2003.
Nephew of Joyce Van Patten and Timothy Van Patten
Played the part of the "Bionic Boy" in the "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1974) TV series.
Son of actor Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten.
Was rumored in tabloids to be romantically linked to Farrah Fawcett in the late '70s. The rumor started because they spent a great deal of time together as they shared a love for playing tennis.