William George "Gilbert" Patten (October 25, 1866 – January 16, 1945) was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name Burt L. Standish.

(born March 9, 1934) an American film and stage actress.

Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, (born 12 May 1944), is a British politician who was the Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1992, and the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997.

Richard Vincent Van Patten (December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015) was an American actor, comedian, businessman, and animal welfare advocate, whose career spanned seven decades of television.

(born October 17, 1957) an American actor, former professional tennis player, and the commentator for the World Poker Tour.

(born November 21, 1996) an American actress.

an English actress, and the daughter of Chris Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, a prominent British Conservative politician and the last Governor of Hong Kong.

Timothy Van Patten (born June 10, 1959) is an American director, actor, screenwriter, and producer.