Dick Van Dyke
Date of birth: 1925-12-13
Place of birth: West Plains, Missouri, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Richard Wayne Van Dyke, Richard Wayne "Dick" Van Dyke, ディック・バン・ダイク, دیک ون دایک
Biography
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer, and comedian. His award-winning career has spanned seven decades in film, television, and stage. Van Dyke is the recipient of multiple awards, including a Golden Globe, Tony, Grammy, a Daytime Emmy, and four Primetime Emmys. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. He was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2013, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021 and was recognized as a Disney Legend. Van Dyke began his career as an entertainer on radio and television, in nightclubs, and on the Broadway stage. In 1961, he starred in the original production of Bye Bye Birdie, a role which earned him the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Carl Reiner then cast him as Rob Petrie on the CBS television sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1961 to 1966, which made him a household name. He went on to star in the movie musicals Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Mary Poppins (1964), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), and in the comedy-drama The Comic (1969). Van Dyke also made guest appearances on television programs Columbo (1974) and The Carol Burnett Show (1977), and starred in The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971–74), Diagnosis: Murder (1993–2001), and Murder 101 (2006–08). Van Dyke has also made appearances in the films Dick Tracy (1990), Curious George (2006), Night at the Museum (2006), Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014), and Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
Movie Credits
Mary Poppins
1964-12-17
Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an a
Night at the Museum
2006-12-20
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985-01-01
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilari
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011-01-01
A compilation of television's biggest and best stars as they are caught in hilarious moments while f
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968-12-17
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign governme
Julie Andrews Forever
2019-06-14
Julie Andrews starred in Hollywood productions that have become iconic movies, winning an Oscar for
What a Way to Go!
1964-07-02
A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich
Bye Bye Birdie
1963-04-04
A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.
Never a Dull Moment
1968-06-26
When practicing for a role, actor Jack is mistaken for the killer Ace. He doesn't realize this until
Fitzwilly
1967-12-20
When Miss Vicki's father dies, she becomes the world's greatest philanthropist. Unfortunately, she i
Curious George
2006-02-10
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, f
Cold Turkey
1971-02-19
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1992-12-25
A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearanc
Wrong Way Kid
1983-03-16
Chris is an insecure boy who, after an encounter with a 203-year-old bookworm, begins developing his
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966-07-01
Lt. Robin Crusoe is a navy pilot who bails out of his plane after engine trouble. He reaches a deser
The Gin Game
2003-04-07
This powerfully bittersweet comedy follows the relationship that develops between nursing home resid
The Comic
1969-11-19
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his fune
Divorce American Style
1967-06-21
After 17 years of marriage in American suburbia, Richard and Barbara Harmon step into the new world
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
2011-01-01
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesq
The Art of Love
1965-06-30
Struggling artist fakes his own death so his works will increase in value.
The Town Santa Forgot
1993-12-03
A spoiled brat sends a very long list to Santa Claus who misdelivers the gifts to a town with the sa
The 90s Club
2022-04-10
A charming documentary film that showcases the vibrant wisdom and life lessons from a dozen diverse
The Runner Stumbles
1979-11-16
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 dr
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979-05-16
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere o
Some Kind of a Nut
1969-09-14
A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
1991-05-20
Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.
Batman: New Times
2005-09-13
Batman and Robin go on amazing adventure in the form of Mini Mate characters, in animated movie made
Murder 101
2006-01-06
When a local successful executive is murdered in an explosion at his mansion, suspicions point to an
Murder 101: College Can be Murder
2007-01-29
Criminology Professor Dr. Jonathan Maxwell does not believe that Professor Archer Coe died of a hear
Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town
1988-07-14
A behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by Joanna Cassidy on the making of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Drop-Out Father
1982-09-26
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new
The Morning After
1974-02-13
A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his fami
Ghost of a Chance
1987-05-12
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the mus
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992-01-05
Convinced that his long-time patient Nick Osborn didn't murder his boss, Mark Sloan starts investiga
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014-12-17
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, unit
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
1981-12-12
Various entertainers and artists look at how Walt Disney influenced these areas through his work in
The Caretaker 3D
2010-08-01
Set in the late 1930's, The Caretaker 3D is about the man who maintained the 4000 light bulbs which
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023-12-14
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and p
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023-12-21
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary car
Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
1976-11-28
CBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show an
Dick Van Dyke In Rare Form
2007-03-27
A vintage collection of Dick Van Dyke performances highlighting classic monologues, extraordinary pa
Tubby the Tuba
1975-04-30
When Tubby the Tuba sets out to find a melody all of his own, his journey results in this enchanting
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
2008-02-12
Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to
Found Money
1983-12-19
Two former bank employees, executive Dick Van Dyke, forced into early retirement by a computer, and
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
2011-10-25
Documentary about Laurel & Hardy
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986-04-16
A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars
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
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
1993-02-13
Dr Sloan suspects that his flame of long ago, famous heart surgeon Dr Rachel Walters, has murdered U
Daughters of Privilege
1991-03-17
A Florida newspaper owner's daughter gets involved with her father's archrival who uses this to brin
Diagnosis Murder: Without Warning
2002-04-26
A dead body washes up on the ocean. Steve's investigation leads to a farm with migrant workers. The
The Fabulous Fifties
1960-01-22
The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality
Life Is Boring
2016-02-26
An eccentric wayward poet contemplates failure as his delusions unravel and he searches for purpose
Strong Medicine
1986-01-01
TV Movie A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new mi
Trolland
2016-11-11
Trolls have a fun time pulling pranks on unsuspecting humans near a campsite, and they compete to se
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
2004-12-14
Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind
Mary Poppins Returns
2018-12-13
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magica
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
2017-05-19
Irrepressible writer-comedian Carl Reiner, who shows no signs of slowing down at 94, tracks down cel
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
2008-01-14
Criminology professor Jonathan Maxwell investigates a murder at a new age retreat where the leader i
Gilbert
2017-04-20
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity
2002-02-02
In Los Rios enroute to Los Angeles, Carol makes an urgent call to her father, Dr. Mark Sloan, pleadi
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth
2001-09-16
From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Now, l
The World of Amateur Radio
2011-10-24
A production designed to update previous undertakings by the ARRL and Dave Bell Productions to intro
The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited
2004-05-11
40 years after The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), Alan Brady wants to hire Rob and Sally to write his eu
Dick Tracy
1990-04-05
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances t
Wait for Your Laugh
2017-11-10
The life and career of comedian Rose Marie is documented through interviews with friends and colleag
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2014-10-08
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds litt
Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman
1969-04-13
An enchanting variety special which reunites Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in song and dance. N
Julie and Dick at Covent Garden
1974-04-21
The program, deftly taped on a studio sountstage simulating the cobbled streets, stately, facadest c
The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018-10-05
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers
Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic
2018-11-22
Viewers are given an inside look at the making of "Mary Poppins Returns," with interviews with stars
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009-04-24
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, th
Buttons
2018-12-08
During a time of robber barons, child labor, and rising industry, two orphan girls get a little help
The Country Girl
1982-01-01
Director Bernie Dodd hires alcoholic has-been actor Frank Elgin and strikes up a stormy relationship
Salute to Stan Laurel
1965-11-23
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
2015-11-06
A retrospective of Chita Rivera's film, television and stage career, including interviews with Dick
Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003-11-29
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978-02-22
A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974-12-21
Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the mos
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
1984-11-13
Donald is shown in both animated and costumed form, interacting with emcee Dick Van Dyke and other c
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987-05-22
In Disneyland, the Wicked Queen has cast a spell over the seven dwarfs that makes them feel they're
Merry Xmas
2015-04-19
The story of a mischievous father who calls his very busy kids to tell them that, after 55 years of
Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street
1992-05-01
Dr Mark Sloan cannot believe that his former student Dr Drummond, an ambitious cosmetic surgeon, has
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
2007-08-09
Dr. Maxwell is called in to investigate the kidnapping of a prize race horse. When the case leads to
Disneyland Around the Seasons
1966-12-18
Walt takes viewers on yet another tour of Disneyland to point out some of the newest additions to th
Musical Comedy Tonight III
1985-11-22
Sylvia Fine hosts this musical show featuring some great American singing and dancing stars, featuri
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021-08-14
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
2009-05-19
Documentary looking at the history of Hollywood musicals in the 1960s. This decade saw independent f
Dere Mr President,
1972-01-01
Based on the popular children's book compilation, this propaganda piece for the then-operating Unite
Don't Call Me Mama Anymore
1973-09-28
Musical special of Cass Elliot formerly known as Mama Cass, featuring Cass' mother, Dick Van Dyke, J
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987-05-18
A TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film.
The First Nine Months Are the Hardest
1971-02-24
The First Nine Months are the Hardest a musical comedy produced by the legendary team of Bill Persky
All My Love
2024-12-06
The Summer Fever
1972-01-01
"This film shows the widespread participation of millions of boys, their parents, and adult voluntee
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
2025-12-13
With rare behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen moments, and classic clips from The Dick Van
Capture the Flag
A group of elderly vets engage in a spirited game of 'capture the flag' for the privilege of raising