James Van Patten - Actor Profile

James Van Patten

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 7, 1956

James Van Patten Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Van Patten reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of James 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 Eagle's Law, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Van Patten Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Eagle's Law (1988) movie poster
★10.0

Eagle's Law: In a small town, the funeral of the "Eagles" motocykle gang leader Christopher Eagle, murdered with his wife, takes plac

Eagle's Law

1988•Action
★9.7
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) movie poster
★9.7

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
★9.7
For Love and Honor (1983) movie poster
★9.7

For Love and Honor: A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up f

For Love and Honor

1983•Drama
★9.0
High Powder (1982) movie poster
★9.0

High Powder: Joe, who has been pushing drugs at his high school, expands his business to include the ski team. Rick, one of Joe's new

High Powder

1982•Drama
★9.0
Dirty Tennis (1989) movie poster
★9.0

Dirty Tennis: A great comedy about how to win at tennis by playing dirty.

Dirty Tennis

1989•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 7 Days to Vegas Carl Flop Similar →
2017 Inconceivable Dr. Weisman Average Similar →
2015 Breaker Breaker Dispatch (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 A Thousand Cuts Mark Flop Similar →
2010 Saw 3D Dr. Heffner Average Similar →
2009 Saw VI Coroner Average Similar →
2007 Saw IV Dr. Heffner / Coroner Average Similar →
2004 Quiet Kill Detective Jackson Flop Similar →
2000 Backyard Dogs Parker Nash Flop Similar →
1998 I Might Even Love You Dexter Hit Similar →
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Harvard Man Hit Similar →
1994 The Killing Jar Dick Kelly Flop Similar →
1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights Villager Hit Similar →
1991 Life Stinks Wheelchair Attendant Average Similar →
1990 Twisted Justice Kelsey Average Similar →
1989 An Eight Is Enough Wedding Merle Super Hit Similar →
1989 Hyper Space Raymond Scully Flop Similar →
1989 Dirty Tennis Self Super Hit Similar →
1988 American Revenge Mel Flop Similar →
1988 The Underachievers Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten) Flop Similar →
1988 Eagle's Law - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Nightforce Steve Worthington Flop Similar →
1987 The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission David Webber Flop Similar →
1987 The Perfect Body Contest Celebrity Judge Flop Similar →
1983 For Love and Honor Nick Super Hit Similar →
1983 Young Warriors Kevin Carrigan Flop Similar →
1982 High Powder Joe Brock Super Hit Similar →
1982 Tennessee Stallion Billy Hit Similar →
1981 Lunch Wagon Biff Flop Similar →
1979 Roller Boogie Hoppy Average Similar →
1979 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Soldier #1 on Train Hit Similar →
1979 California Dreaming Mike Flop Similar →
1978 Hot Lead & Cold Feet Jake Average Similar →
1976 Freaky Friday Cashier Average Similar →
1976 Lifeguard Surfer Average Similar →
N/A The Book of Leah Mark Gold Flop Similar →

James Van Patten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Van Patten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Van Patten is "Eagle's Law" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Van Patten acted in?

James Van Patten has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Van Patten?

Other notable films include "An Eight Is Enough Wedding", "For Love and Honor", and "High Powder".

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