Nels Van Patten

Richard Nels Van Patten (born January 15, 1955), known as Nels Van Patten, is an American actor and former professional tennis player. He is married to actress Nancy Valen.

Nels Van Patten
Full nameRichard Nels Van Patten
Country (sports) United States
Born (1955-01-15) January 15, 1955
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Doubles
Career record2–5
Highest rankingNo. 713 (Feb 24, 1986)

Born in Brooklyn, Van Patten is the eldest son of actor Dick Van Patten. He is named after the character "Nels Hansen" that his father played on the TV series Mama. His youngest brother, Vincent Van Patten, was also a tennis player and the pair won a Challenger doubles title together in Athens in 1981.[1][2]

ATP Challenger titles

Doubles: (1)

No.    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
1. Sep 1981 Athens Challenger
Athens, Greece
Clay Vincent Van Patten Nanad Ilekovlc
George Kalovelonis
7–6, 7–6

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