Dick Van Dyke

Richard Wayne “Dick” Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer with a career spanning six decades. He is best known for his starring roles in the films Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and the television series The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis Murder. Dick Van Dyke's start in television was with WDSU-TV New Orleans Channel 6 (NBC), first as a single comedian and later as e... more

Date of birth:

  • Dec 13, 1925 (age 84 years)

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Height:

  • 1.85 m (6.07 ft )

Also known as:

  • Richard Wayne Van Dyke
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