Acting · b. 1934 · New York City, New York, USA Joyce Van Patten Biography Joyce Van Patten (born March 9, 1934) is an American stage, film and television actress. Acting Diane Madge 2019 Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky Herself 2019 Collaborators Self 2019 God's Pocket Aunt Sophie 2014 Angel's Perch Polly 2013 The Fitzgerald Family Christmas Mrs. McGowan 2012 This Must Be the Place Dorothy Shore 2011 Peace, Love & Misunderstanding Mariam 2011 Grown Ups Gloria 2010 Marley & Me Mrs. Butterly 2008 Infinity Aunt Ruth 1996 Jake's Women Edith 1996 Breathing Lessons Serena 1994 Grandpa's Funeral Iris Braimen 1994 The Gift of Love Erika Magnussen 1994 Maid for Each Other Leila 1992 The Haunted Cora Miller 1991 Trust Me Nettie Brown 1989 Monkey Shines Dorothy Mann 1988 Blind Date Nadia's Mother 1987 Under the Influence Helen Talbot 1986 Billy Galvin 1986 The Falcon and the Snowman Mrs. Boyce 1985 Malice in Wonderland Dema Harshbarger 1985 Annie Oakley Ma 1985 Picking Up the Pieces Harriet Goodman 1985 St. Elmo's Fire Mrs. Beamish 1985 The Demon Murder Case Connie Frazier 1983 Another Woman's Child Janet Stein 1983 In Defense of Kids Caroline Ruben 1983 Agent-readable