StatsBirth Name: Richard Wayne Van Dyke Age: 87, born 13 December 1925 Country of origin: United States Height: 6' 1"
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Although he'd had small roles beforehand, Dick Van Dyke was launched to stardom in the 1960 musical "Bye-Bye Birdie", 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 throughout 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 Emmys and three made-for-CBS movies. After
Although he'd had small roles beforehand, Dick Van Dyke was launched to stardom in the 1960 musical "Bye-Bye Birdie", 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 throughout 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 Emmys 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 forties 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).
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Hi I'm a Famous Alcoholic (37 person items)"Main character of the classic TV show "The Dick Van Dyke Show," the sitcom star was secretly taking on a battle with alcoholism. His case was less typical as he hadn't taken his first drink until the age of 29. Dyke was quoted as saying "It was a marvelous relaxer..... Jack Daniel's became my good friend. Then sometime in my early forties he turned on me." Dick Van Dyke eventually gave up drinking and has made his victory over alcohol public to help encourage others."
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One Man A Year (69 person items)"Born 13 December 1925 (Age 87)
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Bert/Mr. Dawes Sr. in Mary Poppins
Cecil in Night at The Museum"
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Favorite TV Couples (25 person items)"
the Dick Van Dyke Show
Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore as Rob and Laura Petrie."
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The first real-life person I'd ever loved.
(though Pokemon's Ash Ketchum was my first crush)
He is just so wonderful in Mary Poppins.
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Best Male Performances - 1960s (75 person items)"#18as Bert/Mr. Dawes Senior in "Mary Poppins" (1964)
#89as Caractacus Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968)"
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Almost Unrecognizable (88 person items)"Movie: Mary Poppins
Character: Mr. Dawes, Sr.
Make-Up Artists: Pat McNalley
(Suggested by: JRickerd)"
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