Grace Van Patten, born on November 21, 1996, in New York City, is an American actress known for her roles in films like "Tramps" (2016), "The Meyerowitz Stories" (2017), and "Under the Silver Lake" (2018).

She grew up in Tribeca, New York City, and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts, where she honed her acting skills. She is the eldest daughter of director and producer Timothy Van Patten, and her family includes notable actors like her uncle Dick Van Patten and cousin Talia Balsam.

Her career began at a young age when she appeared in an episode of "The Sopranos" at the age of eight, directed by her father. She deferred her admission to the University of Southern California to pursue acting full-time in New York City, where she took community college classes in psychology and philosophy.

Her breakout role came with the Netflix romantic comedy "Tramps," where she played Ellie, a young woman navigating love and life in New York City.

Grace Van Patten continued to build her career with roles in "The Meyerowitz Stories," where she portrayed Eliza, a film student, and "Under the Silver Lake," a neo-noir mystery film. She also appeared in the Hulu miniseries "Nine Perfect Strangers" (2021) and "Tell Me Lies" (2022), showcasing her versatility as an actress.

She has also performed in Off-Broadway productions, including "The Whirligig" by Hamish Linklater.

Grace Van Patten is known for her grounded and authentic performances, which have earned her recognition as one of Variety magazine's "10 Actors to Watch" in 2017.