Dick Van Dyke

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About

Dick Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, singer, dancer, film and television producer, and author. He is best known for his starring role as Rob Petrie in the classic family television show "The Dick Van Dyke Show", for which he won four Emmy awards and a Tony Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1995.

Dick Van Dyke Timeline

1925

Dick Van Dyke is Born

On December 13, 1925, Dick Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri.

1949

Stage Debut in "As the Girls Go"

Makes his stage debut in the Broadway musical "As the Girls Go".

1960

The Dick Van Dyke Show Airs

The classic TV sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show" airs on CBS.

1963

Tops the Charts with "Bye Bye Birdie"

Van Dyke stars in and produces the hit movie musical "Bye Bye Birdie".

1971

Stars in Disney Movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

Plays the lead role in Disney's live-action movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks".

1984

Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild

Receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild for his career as a television actor.

2015

Receives Honorary Oscar from the Academy Awards

Receives an honorary Oscar in recognition of his body of work as an actor, writer, and comedian.

5 Interesting Facts about Dick Van Dyke

1. Started out at Disney

Before becoming an actor, Dick Van Dyke worked as a writer and animator for Walt Disney Productions.

2. Started in Local Politics

Dick Van Dyke was the first to win a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Performance. He won this award for his role in the 1961 teleplay, "My Mother the Car."

3. Worked as an Acrobat

Before becoming an actor, Dick Van Dyke worked as an acrobat in a traveling show. He even performed on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956.

4. Hosted The Dick Van Dyke Show

Dick Van Dyke hosted his own variety show called "The Dick Van Dyke Show" from 1969 to 1972.

5. Received Kennedy Center Honors

In 1993, Dick Van Dyke received the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in theater, television and film.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dick Van Dyke birthday?

Dick Van Dyke is an American television actor who was born on December 13, 1925 and is currently 97 years old. He is best known for his roles in the 1960s television sitcoms 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Diagnosis: Murder,' as well as the 1988 comedy 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'

What is the Net Worth of Dick Van Dyke?

Dick Van Dyke has an estimated net worth of $50M. He is known for his work as a comedian, actor, musician, and television personality throughout his long and successful career in the entertainment industry. Much of his wealth has come from his acting roles, appearances on television shows, and investments in business ventures.