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Dick Van Dyke

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  • Producer
  • Writer
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Dick Van Dyke in The Runner Stumbles (1979)
IMDb takes a closer look at the notable work of actor Dick Van Dyke in this retrospective of his illustrious career.
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Dick Van Dyke Career Retrospective
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Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke in West Plains, Missouri, to Hazel Victoria (McCord), a stenographer, and Loren Wayne Van Dyke, a salesman. His younger brother was entertainer Jerry Van Dyke. His ancestry includes English, Dutch, Scottish, German and Swiss-German. Although he had small roles beforehand, Van Dyke was launched to stardom in the musical "Bye-Bye Birdie" (1960), for which he won a Tony Award, and, then, later in the movie based on that play, Bye Bye Birdie (1963). He has starred in a number of films through the years including Mary Poppins (1964), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and Fitzwilly (1967), as well as a number of successful television series which won him no less than four Emmy Awards and three made-for-CBS movies. After separating from his wife, Margie Willett, in the 1970s, Dick later became involved with Michelle Triola. Margie and Dick had four children born during the first ten years of their marriage: Barry Van Dyke, Carrie Beth van Dyke, Christian Van Dyke and Stacy Van Dyke, all of whom are now in their sixties and seventies, and married themselves. He has seven grandchildren, including Shane Van Dyke, Carey Van Dyke, Wes Van Dyke and Taryn Van Dyke (Barry's children) and family members often appear with him on Diagnosis Murder (1993).
BornDecember 13, 1925
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BornDecember 13, 1925
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  • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
    • 21 wins & 22 nominations total

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Dick Van Dyke in Television (1988)
Dick Van Dyke in Fitzwilly (1967)
Dick Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder (1993)
Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, and Rose Marie in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Morey Amsterdam, Sheldon Leonard, and Rose Marie in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Richard Deacon, and Jerry Paris in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)
Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)
Shirley MacLaine and Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)
Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, and Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)
Shirley MacLaine and Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)
Shirley MacLaine and Dick Van Dyke in What a Way to Go! (1964)

Known for

Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins (1964)
Mary Poppins
7.8
  • Bert
  • Mr. Dawes, Senior
  • 1964
Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
The Dick Van Dyke Show
8.4
TV Series
  • Rob Petrie
  • Hezekiah Petrie
Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Mary Poppins Returns
6.7
  • Mr. Dawes Jr.
  • 2018
Dick Van Dyke, Adrian Hall, Sally Ann Howes, and Heather Ripley in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
6.9
  • Caractacus Potts
  • 1968

Credits

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Actor

  • Capture the Flag
    • James Archer
    • Pre-production
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Jim Carrey in Kidding (2018)
    Kidding
    • Hopscotch the Sasquatch (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Angela Lansbury, Dick Van Dyke, Ioan Gruffudd, Alivia Clark, and Julia Burrows in Buttons, A New Musical Film (2018)
    Buttons, A New Musical Film
    • The Angel
    • 2018
  • Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
    Mary Poppins Returns
    • Mr. Dawes Jr.
    • 2018
  • Carl Reiner in The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Color! (2017)
    The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Color!
    • Rob Petrie
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Color! (2016)
    The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Color!
    • Rob Petrie
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Stars in Shorts: No Ordinary Love (2016)
    Stars in Shorts: No Ordinary Love
    • Father
    • 2016
  • Trollz (2016)
    Trollz
    • Yusop (voice)
    • Video
    • 2016
  • Life Is Boring (2016)
    Life Is Boring
    • The Night Owl
    • 2016
  • The Middle (2009)
    The Middle
    • Dutch Spence
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Poster designed by Celsius Brand Team
    Merry Xmas
    • Father
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Patrick Gallagher, Ricky Gervais, Mizuo Peck, Dan Stevens, Skyler Gisondo, Rami Malek, Rebel Wilson, and Crystal the Monkey in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
    Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
    • Cecil
    • 2014
  • Dick Van Dyke, Maurice LaMarche, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Dee Bradley Baker, Art Bonilla, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings, Iris Rainer, Bill Farmer, Nika Futterman, Bobs Gannaway, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, Will Ryan, Bob Stutt, Russi Taylor, David Tennant, Frank Welker, April Winchell, Eden Gamliel, Ryan Webber, Monique Beasley, Jennifer Cetrone, Chloë Grace Moretz, Reyna Shaskan, Avalon Robbins, Bret Iwan, Grace Kaufman, Laura Baruch, and Erica Cukulin in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)
    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
    • Captain Goof Beard
    • Grandpappy Goof (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell, Kerris Dorsey, Dylan Minnette, Ed Oxenbould, Elise Vargas, and Zoey Vargas in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
    Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
    • Dick Van Dyke (uncredited)
    • 2014
  • Dick Van Dyke in The Caretaker 3D (2010)
    The Caretaker 3D
    • The Caretaker
    • Short
    • 2010

Producer

  • Tai Cheng with Dick Van Dyke
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke in The Gin Game (2003)
    The Gin Game
    • co-executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992)
    Diagnosis Murder: Without Warning
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992)
    Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder (1993)
    Diagnosis Murder
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1995–2001
  • Cold Turkey (1971)
    Cold Turkey
    • executive producer (uncredited)
    • 1971

Writer

  • Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke in Diagnosis Murder (1993)
    Diagnosis Murder
    • story
    • TV Series
    • 1997
  • Van Dyke and Company (1976)
    Van Dyke and Company
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 1976
  • Van Dyke and Company
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1975

Videos48

Dick Van Dyke Career Retrospective
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Dick Van Dyke Career Retrospective
Dick Van Dyke: TV & Movie Moments
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Dick Van Dyke: TV & Movie Moments
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Edition
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Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Edition

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 1¼″ (1.86 m)
  • Born
    • December 13, 1925
    • West Plains, Missouri, USA
  • Spouses
      Arlene SilverFebruary 29, 2012 - present
  • Children
      Barry Van Dyke
  • Parents
      Hazel Victoria Van Dyke (McCord)
  • Relatives
      Kelly Van Dyke(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    "Fabulous Fifties, The" (31 January 1960), as Guest
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 4 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 12 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Although highly praised for his dancing in Mary Poppins (1964) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Van Dyke was never trained as a dancer and did not begin dancing until he was in his thirties.
  • Quotes
    I've retired so many times now it's getting to be a habit.
  • Trademarks
      Often works with his son Barry Van Dyke.

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