Dick Clark
Date of birth: 1929-11-30
Place of birth: Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Richard Wagstaff Clark
Biography
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was an American game-show host, radio andtelevision personality, and businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions, which he sold part of in recent years. Clark is best known for hosting long-running television shows such as American Bandstand, five versions of the game show Pyramid, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Clark was long known for his departing catchphrase, "For now, Dick Clark...so long," delivered with a military salute, and for his youthful appearance, earning the moniker "America's Oldest Teenager." Clark suffered a significant stroke in late 2004. With speech ability still impaired, Clark returned to his New Year's Rockin' Eve show on December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006. Subsequently, he appeared at the Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, and every New Year's Rockin' Eve show through the 2011/2012 show. On April 18, 2012, Clark died of a heart attack at the age of 82.
Movie Credits
Bowling for Columbine
2002-10-09
This is not a film about gun control. It is a film about the fearful heart and soul of the United St
The Movie Orgy
1968-01-01
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloop
Deadman's Curve
1978-02-03
Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wa
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998-02-15
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980-01-04
A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
The Phynx
1970-03-06
A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in Albania
The Suburbans
1999-10-29
The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, whe
Sorority '62
1978-01-10
Failed pilot for a potential series produced by Dick Clark Teleshows.
Killers Three
1968-11-01
America's DJ Dick Clark and Robert Walker Jr. star as two country boys who decide to rob a pile of c
Because They're Young
1960-04-01
Director Paul Wendkos' 1960 film adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High", about an ide
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014-05-05
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa
The Beatles Revolution
2000-11-17
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles
The Young Doctors
1961-08-23
An aging doctor's resentment of his young assistant could lead to tragedy.
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
2002-07-12
An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977-10-11
Dick Clark reviews popular music of the '50s and '60s.
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978-11-25
The early years of rock and roll are revisited in a night club setting, with table conversations, ol
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
1978-12-31
This special broadcast from New York City's Times Square features coverage of its annual ball drop e
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988-01-02
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackso
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002-12-31
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CI
Gidget
1959-04-09
Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002-03-31
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in wh
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel
2002-03-31
One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
2003-11-18
Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Son
Beastie Boys Story
2020-04-24
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the
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.
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
1995-10-22
This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funice
Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Telethon
1977-11-06
The behind-the-scenes intrigues — including, possibly, a murder — of an all-star fundraising teletho
The Compleat Al
1985-08-07
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yank
The Wrecking Crew
2008-03-11
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a ba
The Fantastic Four: A Legend Begins
1994-01-07
It's here - the longest running Marvel series in history arrives for the first time on DVD. Learn t
Night of 100 Stars II
1985-03-10
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006-01-23
"Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at t
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010-08-03
The team of smart-talkin' toddlers known as Everything Is Terrible! have once again emerged from the
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000-06-06
Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor o
Wild in the Streets
1968-05-29
Musician Max Frost lends his backing to a Senate candidate who wants to give 18-year-olds the right
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983-05-16
Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena,
The Return of Bruno
1987-02-07
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music,
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
1980-04-13
In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kell
Jamboree!
1957-12-07
Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock & roll films: A plethora of musical numbers
Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth
1995-05-21
High-tech magician Rudy Coby aka (Labman) and his sidekick Atom serve up a strange brand of Magical
Wildwood Days
2004-07-15
WILDWOOD DAYS is the pop culture history of a quirky rock 'n roll resort of neon-lit motels being th
Spy Kids
2001-03-18
Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and
Rainman Twins
2008-12-31
This is the fascinating story of the only identical twin autistic savant sisters known to exist. Ove
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001-03-20
This set gives you a chance to see some of today's best comedians when they were much younger. some
My Darling Vivian
2020-04-27
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes
Michael Jackson: The One
2004-01-02
Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had
Night of 100 Stars
1982-03-08
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place
McEnroe
2022-07-15
Legendary "bad boy of tennis" John McEnroe finally tells his side of his storied career and famously
The ABC Saturday Preview Show
1983-09-06
Saturday morning cartoons and children's shows with some retrospective footage of older shows and th
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
1993-02-10
Oprah interviews Michael Jackson, broadcast live around the world from his home, Neverland Valley Ra
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999-02-02
Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Jack Benny's Bag
1968-11-16
Jack Benny's 1968 TV specials features topical references including a parody of The Graduate.
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
2008-03-18
Elvis Presley & Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock ‘n’ roll music scene in t
Mickey's 50
1978-11-19
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 197
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975-12-23
A young couple investigates the murder of a rock singer.
DEVO
2024-01-21
Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981-02-05
Love Letter to Jack Benny" is a wonderfully warm-hearted tribute to the late comic genius. Hosted by
Sticks
1998-01-01
Film starring David Kriegel, Michael Steppe, Keith Brunsmann, Justina Machado, Leo Rossi, Lillo Bran
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
2001-11-06
Principal Prickly gets his car stuck in a snowbank and decides it has to be the Recess gang's fault,
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003-05-19
A retrospective of the 50-year history of the American Broadcasting Company, showcasing clips from p