Some actors burst onto the scene with big blockbuster roles, but others quietly win audiences over with raw, magnetic performances. Grace Van Patten belongs to the second group. With each project she takes on, she’s proving herself as one of Hollywood’s most intriguing rising stars. Early Life and Family Background Grace Van Patten was born on November 21, 1996, in New York City. If the last name rings a bell, that’s because she comes from a family with strong entertainment ties. Her father, Timothy Van Patten, is a director, producer, and writer best known for his work on The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire . Grace grew up in the arts but wasn’t pushed into the industry—she naturally found her way. She has two sisters, Anna and Edie. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York (yes, the same school that inspired Fame ). This foundation gave her the perfect balance of real-world grit and artistic exposure. How Did Grac...