Quick Facts
- NAME: Richard Wayne Van Dyke
- OCCUPATION: Television Actor
- BIRTH DATE: December 13, 1925 (Age: 86)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: West Plains, Missouri
- ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius
Best Known For
Dick Van Dyke is an actor remembered for his comedic work on TV and in films and his TV drama Diagnosis Murder.
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Profile
Dick Van Dyke starred in the musical Bye Bye Birdie and then in the successful TV comedy series The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966), winning several Emmy Awards. He also starred in the drama series Diagnosis Murder (1993–2001) and appeared in a number of TV movies. His film credits include Mary Poppins (1964), Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang (1968), Dick Tracy (1990) and Night at the Museum (2006).© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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