Dick Cavett
Date of birth: 1936-11-19
Place of birth: Gibbon, Nebraska, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Richard Alva Cavett
Biography
Richard Alva Cavett (born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality and former talk show host. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States for five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s. In later years, Cavett has written an online column for The New York Times, promoted DVDs of his former shows as well as a book of his Times columns, and hosted replays of his TV interviews with Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, Salvador Dalí, Lee Marvin, Groucho Marx, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Mitchum, John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Kirk Douglas and others on Turner Classic Movies.
Movie Credits
Annie Hall
1977-04-19
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.
From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall
A documentary film chronicling the history, loss and rebuilding of a landmark, 125-year-old house kn
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
1987-02-27
During a hallucinatory incident, Kristen Parker has her wrists slashed by dream-stalking monster, Fr
Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018-07-12
The year 1957 was one of the most prolific for the Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman: he shot two fil
Cocksucker Blues
1972-07-26
This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour, their
Live at Mister Kelly's
2021-09-17
The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richa
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1986-01-01
A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
2023-04-13
May Pang lovingly recounts her life in rock & roll and the whirlwind 18 months spent as friend, love
Godard Cinema
2023-06-05
Jean-Luc Godard is synonymous with cinema. With the release of Breathless in 1960, he established hi
Moon Over Parador
1988-09-09
Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the
Funny
1988-04-01
People are asked to tell their favorite jokes.
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
1972-05-11
On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art
Woody Allen: A Documentary
2011-11-20
An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his l
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995-03-06
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of we
David Bowie: Five Years
2013-05-25
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: f
HealtH
1980-09-12
At a luxury Florida resort, health food lobbyists choose their new president at their annual convent
Smash His Camera
2010-07-30
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazz
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982-01-02
A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews w
Norman Mailer: The American
2012-05-18
A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people
Lucy and Desi
2022-01-21
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in en
The Video Wine Guide with Dick Cavett
1982-05-17
The Video Wine Guide is a critically-acclaimed 90-minute video reference to the fascinating world of
The Capote Tapes
2021-09-10
A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of
Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
2012-10-04
The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
2008-01-18
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sud
To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
2007-09-09
He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such p
Godard by Godard
2023-05-17
Godard by Godard is an archival self-portrait of Jean-Luc Godard. It retraces the unique and unheard
After School
1988-09-01
A student-teacher relationship goes way beyond the classroom, including pre-historic times.
River of Fundament
2014-02-12
Visionary artist Matthew Barney returns to cinema with this 3-part epic, a radical reinvention of No
The Ghost of Richard Harris
2022-08-31
A candid and revealing insight into the private life and public career of Richard Harris. One of the
Tension: Who's Guilty Now?
2007-07-31
Short documentary on the film noir, Tension.
Decoy: A Map to Nowhere
2007-07-31
Documentary on the film noir Decoy, with Dick Cavett and Molly Haskell.
A Venue For The End Of The World
2014-09-14
Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
2014-11-08
The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances.
Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Moonage Daydream
2022-09-15
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical
Beetlejuice
1988-03-30
A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New Y
Elvis Meets Nixon
1997-08-12
A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under t
Robert Redford & Sydney Pollack: The Men and Their Movies
1990-12-09
A special highlighting actor/producer/director Robert Redford's 30-year career in motion pictures an
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972-01-10
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to t
Behind the Seams
2000-06-01
Casey McCan, a top supermodel who seemingly has it all - looks, fame, wealth, an intellectual playbo
Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again
2011-09-09
For four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the w
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
2019-06-21
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and t
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
2019-03-22
Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Mike Wallace Is Here
2019-07-26
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world'
Best of Enemies
2015-07-31
A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great p
Driving Me Crazy
2012-01-06
Meet Elliot Brown. He is one of Brooklyn's most neurotically sweet and eligible bachelors . . . who
Groucho & Cavett
2022-12-27
Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic co
Forrest Gump
1994-06-23
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant hi
Jimi Hendrix
1973-06-14
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guit
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022-09-08
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life
I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
At the risk of a 5-year prison term, Francesco Da Vinci struggles with his Virginia draft board to b
Duane Hopwood
2005-11-11
A down-on-his-luck divorced father struggles to get his life and family back together before it's to
Janis: Little Girl Blue
2015-09-09
Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and m
Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous
1990-01-01
A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor
Bye Bye Kipling
1986-01-01
This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with
On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone
2017-01-22
One man's search for the prolific funk legend, Sly Stone.
The Dick Cavett Show with Mel Brooks
2006-09-07
Dick Cavett interviews Mel Brooks in 2006.
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970-09-30
The New York Friars club roasts Don Rickles. Hosted by Johnny Carson.
Fight of the Century
1971-03-08
Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 197
Listen to Me Marlon
2015-07-29
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
1987-03-18
Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization
Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
1969-07-06
The complete collection of Jimi Hendrix's celebrated appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The Dick C
All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone
2016-11-04
Vancouver-based filmmaker and TV news veteran Fred Peabody explores the life and legacy of the maver
Dick Cavett's Watergate
2014-08-08
From 1972 to 1974, the Watergate scandal was frequently a part of “The Dick Cavett Show.” In fact, C
Frontier University Dreams
2005-04-01
Pioneering the harsh landscape of Nebraska was difficult enough in 1869. Pioneering a new university
This Is Bob Hope...
2017-12-29
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mas
Simon
1980-02-01
A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experi
Remember Me
1979-01-01
Remember Me is a 1979 American short documentary film produced by Dick Young, that was filmed in the
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
2018-08-02
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Ca
Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
2014-03-02
A peep behind the scenes of the golden era of Hollywood to discover exactly how and why Katharine He
Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America
2017-11-09
With his naïve air, his rangy and reassuring silhouette, James Stewart symbolizes success, someone w
Imagine
1972-12-23
A surreal, half-fiction, half real life footage of a day in the life of John lennon and Yoko Ono, co
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
1994-12-19
A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and
Funny Girl to Funny Lady
1975-03-09
A benefit concert for the Special Olympics and an opportunity to promote Streisand's upcoming film (
Inside Deep Throat
2005-02-11
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep
The Education of Gore Vidal
2003-06-30
A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraor
Nureyev
2018-09-25
An insight into the life of the world's most famous male dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.
Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003-11-29
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019-09-06
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst
Kyoko
2017-03-11
In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono embark on a search for a girl named Kyoko. On April 23rd, they are
The One, the Only... Groucho
1991-05-28
The One, the Only... Groucho is a documentary that celebrates the life and legacy of Groucho Marx, t
Dick Cavett's Vietnam
2015-04-27
Examine the Vietnam War and its impact on America through the prism of interviews conducted by the i
Janis
1974-10-18
Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews
Excuse Me for Living
2012-10-12
A charming, suicidal druggie must obey his rehab-clinic's demand to lead a seniors men's group or fa
Year of the Gun
1991-09-10
American novelist David Raybourne accidentally becomes entangled in the Red Brigade's terrorist plan
Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising
1999-01-01
From ancient phrases etched in stone, to today's cutting edge multimedia commercials, selling has al
Simon & Garfunkel: Across the Airwaves
2010-11-21
A collection compiled from the harmonising duo's televised performances from Saturday Night Live, Th
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019-10-12
"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth" encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula, a l
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013-11-04
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented a
Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie
2007-07-31
Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)
Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music & Life of Leon Anderson
2000-05-30
"A delightful documentary about Anderson, in which we get to know the man as well as his music, thro
The Fred Astaire Songbook
1991-03-08
A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2012-09-21
This intimate and loving portrait of the legendary arbiter of fashion, art and culture illustrates t
Celsius 41.11
2004-10-22
This film attempts to correct the record when it comes to the left's attacks on President Bush, 9/11
Barbarians at the Gate
1993-03-20
F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of
Nightside
1973-04-15
The story of three people - a press agent, a private detective and a nightclub owner - whose careers
Power Play
1978-11-01
A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
2007-05-01
Crump directed the feature-length documentary film Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff +
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021-06-18
The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): tw
Unforgettable
2010-08-16
Brad Williams is only the second person ever studied by neurologists for the newly-identified syndro
Festival at Ford's
1971-11-15
NBC tops off an evening of specials with the second annual musical-variety hour originating at histo
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue
2022-07-24
Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s an
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
2019-02-27
In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert
From Roger Moore with Love
2024-12-15
Friends, family and co-stars take part in this revealing and entertaining look at British icon Roger
Dick Cavett Meets ABBA
1981-09-12
This 1981 television special features the pop icons ABBA being interviewed by American television le
One to One: John & Yoko
2025-04-11
An exploration of the seminal and transformative 18 months that one of music’s most famous couples —
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
2000-12-03
For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the wo
From Darkness to Light
2025-04-20
Explores Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film "The Day the Clown Cried," its mysterious disappearance,
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
2013-08-04
Anchored by intimate, one-on-one interviews with the man himself, Nicholas Wrathall’s new documentar
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025-01-23
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the
Bravo Profiles: Penn and Teller
2001-01-24
Bravo provides behind the scenes insights into magic act Penn & Teller.
The Hiding Place
1960-03-22
In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
2021-08-16
In the mid-1950s, Dickson Hughes and Richard Stapley, young composers and romantic partners, are hir