Dick Van Dyke

Richard Wayne "Dick" Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, comedian, dancer, producer, singer and writer with his career that has lasted over 7 decades. He is the older brother of Jerry Van Dyke and father of Barry Van Dyke.

Van Dyke starred in many movies; Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Night at the Museum and in television series The Dick Van Dyke Show and in Diagnosis: Murder. He has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Van Dyke was once offered the role as Ambassador Thorn in the 1976 movie The Omen, but turned it down because of the movie's violent gory content.Richard Wayne Van Dyke biography  at s9.com

Early life
Van Dyke was born on December 13, 1925 in West Plains, Missouri. He was raised in Danville, Illinois. Van Dyke now lives in Malibu, California. During his early years, Van Dyke use to work as a weather man.Dick Van Dyke trivia at WDW.com

Marriages and family
Van Dyke has been married to Margie Willett in 1948 until they divorced in 1984. He has been married to Arlene Silver since 2012. Van Dyke had been partners with Michelle Triola from 1976 until her death from lung cancer in 2009. Van Dyke has 4 children and one grandson.

Awards
He has won a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award. He has been honored a Disney Legend Award in 1999. He was given The Life Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 2013.

In 2021, Van Dyke was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors.

In 2024, at the age of 98, Van Dyke was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for a guest role he had in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. This made him the oldest Daytime Emmy nominee in the award's history. He would go on to win the award, making him the oldest person to win the award. 

Personal life
Van Dyke was a heavy cigarette smoker for most of his life. He has been using Nicorette gum since 2003.Dick Van Dyke: "I’d go to work with terrible hangovers. Which if you’re dancing is hard" at telegraph.co.uk

In April 2013, Van Dyke revealed that he has been displaying symptoms of a neurological disorder since 2006, but despite undergoing tests no diagnosis has been made.Dick Van Dyke cancels New York appearance over illness at BBC.co.uk In 2013 the actor stated that his dental-related implants might be responsible.Dick Van Dyke mystery illness at Huffington Post.com

On August 19, 2013, it was reported that Van Dyke, age 87, was rescued from inside his Jaguar by a passerby as the actor's car caught fire on a Los Angeles-area highway. He was not injured in the fire. The car burned down to its frame.Staff (August 20, 2013). "Dick Van Dyke Helped from Burning Car".  CNN. Retrieved August 20, 2013.

In December 2025, Van Dyke turned 100.

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