Patrick Warburton's Children Are Talented in Their Own Right
Some of "Seinfeld" star Patrick Warburton's children have followed in his footsteps by pursuing careers in showbiz, while others are thriving in their respective fields. They have also talked about growing up in a "loving household."
Television actor Patrick Warburton is a father of four kids whom he shares with his wife, Cathy Warburton (nee Jennings).
Previously, there was speculation that he might be "The Bachelorette" contestant Zach Shallcross's father after he appeared on the reality show's August 22, 2022, episode.
Actor Patrick Warburton and his wife and kids during "Happily Never After" Los Angeles Premiere at The Mann Festival Theater on December 16, 2006 in Westwood, California | Source: Getty Images
On the episode, Shallcross was set to introduce his family to co-lead Rachel Recchia. Patrick stunned viewers when he popped out on screen for the hometown date.
After that, people were curious to know how he related to Shallcross, and it turned out that he was his nephew. Judging by the television personality's Instagram page, he and Patrick seem to have a tight bond.
Patrick Warburton Once Revealed His Children Were Becoming Productive Citizens
Apart from being an uncle, Patrick is a loving parent alongside his spouse Cathy. The pair, who married in 1991, share three sons, Talon, Gabriel, and Shane, and a daughter Lexie.
The couple's eldest child, Talon, was born on November 30, 1992. Patrick and Cathy's second child, Lexie, arrived on July 7, 1994. The couple welcomed their third child, Shane, on May 21, 1998, and their fourth child, Gabriel, arrived on October 6, 2000.
In November 2020, Patrick and two of his sons participated in "The Art of Fatherhood" podcast, where the family patriarch discussed his role as a dad and parenting techniques.
When asked how he felt after learning he would become a first-time dad, the TV star admitted he was "Terrified." He stressed about making ends meet at the time, saying becoming a parent is a big responsibility.
The podcaster asked Gabriel and Talon what their father had learned from them. Gabriel answered that he had taught his dad how to turn the TV on and other more technical stuff in the house. Meanwhile, Talon said he is his father's trainer.
The firstborn further explained that growing up, he and his younger siblings had the freedom of speech in their household. They developed mutual respect as a result.
Talon described his parents as "caring and good-hearted parents," adding he and his brothers and sister learned a lot from them.
In addition, Patrick said his children turned out well and are "well developed" as they were not as naughty as he was growing up. Meanwhile, his youngest child Gabriel, said they live in a "loving household."
Patrick and Cathy instilled values in their kids to "love and respect themselves." Talon added that his mom and dad supported him and his siblings growing up, especially when he started showing interest in acting.
Meanwhile, Gabriel stated that his parents provided a safe space for him to speak his mind at home, making him feel like he had a voice. Cathy and Patrick listen to their kids and are attentive.
In a 2019 interview, Patrick shared that his sons and daughter were becoming productive citizens. At the time, he was about to become an empty nester.
Talon Warburton Was Once "Afraid" to Follow in His Father's Footsteps
After graduating college in 2016, Talon started working as a certified personal trainer and ultimately developed an interest in bodybuilding (much like renowned bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman). He has since carved a path in acting, following in his father's footsteps, and revealed in October 2022 how he felt about pursuing it:
"I was too afraid to get into it, but he's [Patrick] always been a tremendous role model and a wonderful source of support."
Talon eventually got to work side-by-side with his dad when they starred in the stage production, "All the Timing: Six One-Act Plays Plus Mere Mortals."
The actor, who grew up in Thousand Oaks, California, obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science at California Lutheran University. Aside from acting and personal training, Talon is also a voice-over artist and began the journey in 2016.
The "Scarlett" star, who studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, also has a personal website listing added skills, including mead-making and beekeeping. He also stated that he is a beginner in boxing and Jiu Jitsu.
As for his love life, Talon revealed in December 2021 that he was engaged to author Rachel Demeter. Alongside a cozy snap and an up-close snapshot of the sparkling engagement ring, he captioned the post: "She said yes @racheldemeterauthor."
Per her Instagram bio, Demeter is a multi-published romance author and a certified personal trainer like her husband-to-be.
Lexie Warburton Is a Talented Artist
While Talon took after his father, it appears his younger sister Lexie did not follow the same route. The brunette, who attended Thousand Oaks High School, does not appear in movies.
Instead, Lexie leads a private life, so not much is known about her profession. However, her father revealed in a 2012 interview that she wanted to be a nurse.
What is apparent at the moment is that she is a talented artist, and the same can be said about former NFL star Michael Strahan's daughter, Tanita Strahan. In an August 2019 Instagram post, her mom posted a photo of her artistic drawing and expressed her love for her.
A year before, in June 2018, Lexie shared another painting she had done for her beloved mother. She said it felt great to paint again. On the same post, her dad commented:
"You are as talented as you are, beautiful."
Lexie has been romantically involved with Cole Schoenneman for a while. She posted the first photo of him on social media in 2015. In 2020 Lexie shared a picture of her lover smiling and wrote, "Yeah, he's still my favorite ever. Happy Valentine's Day."
She also paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to him in September 2018, alongside several photos of him with friends and family. Lexie said Schoenneman makes her life "brighter and funnier."
She posted a photo of the beaming couple in March 2022 on Facebook but did not caption it. Her mom speaks fondly about her and Schoenneman. In August 2020, Cathy posted a snap of Schoenneman and her daughter and penned, "Love these two."
Shane Warburton Might Be the Next President of the United States
Like his sister, Shane also keeps a low profile. He does not have a social media presence. In September 2018, his father revealed he was an intern at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
Patrick once hinted that his second youngest son might become a president in the future. "He's really bright, very charismatic, a great writer, a great speaker, interned with a congressman," he said.
Like his older sister Lexie, Shane also attended Thousand Oaks High School. Afterward, he enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2016-2017. He also attended American University.
According to his LinkedIn page, Shane is a Community Field Representative for Ventura County and a Ventura County Aviation Advisory Commission Commissioner.
On March 25, 2023, Shane revealed on Facebook that he is engaged to Chailey Stewart and popped the big question that month.
Gabriel Warburton Has Proven Himself in Acting
Meanwhile, his younger brother Gabriel and older brother Talon followed in their famous father's footsteps by becoming actors.
Gabriel reportedly has excellent comedic timing, which often plays out in his family home. He takes improv classes and stars in and produces short films with his big brother Talon.
Since graduating high school in 2018, Gabriel has starred in several short films, including "Friends Call Us Unlucky" and "All In." Meanwhile, Talon, who has branched out into the entertainment industry, has appeared in "The Goldbergs" (alongside fellow actor Jeff Garlin) and "Man with a Plan."
Growing up, Gabriel watched their father star in the hit shows "Rules of Engagement" and "Crowded" and was inspired by his profession from a young age. That said, he started participating in musical productions in high school.
The family's youngest member continued training after graduating high school until he got professional representation. He later became a part of several productions, including LPN Studio's Improv shows and the movie "ALL IN."
Gabriel has also landed lead roles in a pilot, short films, and voice-over projects. Aside from his career, he relishes spending time with friends, building computers, and cooking.