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Dick Van Dyke

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Dick Van Dyke Fast Facts:

Was an announcer for the Armed Forces Network during World War II.
Made his TV debut on The Phil Silvers Show in 1957.
The Dick Van Dyke Show was originally titled Head of the Family and the lead was played by show creator Carl Reiner; network executives recast Van Dyke in the role after seeing his Tony-winning performance on Broadway in Bye, Bye Birdie.
Delivered the eulogy at the 1965 funeral for his idol, actor Stan Laurel.
Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1995.
At the age of 80, began a new series of Hallmark Channel TV movies with Murder 101 (2006).
Performed with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and singer-songwriter Leslie Bixler on the 2010 children's album Rhythm Train.

Dick Van Dyke Relationships:
Michelle Triola - Ex-significant Other
Christian Van Dyke - Son
Marjorie Willett - Ex-wife
Loren Van Dyke - Father
Carrie Beth Van Dyke - Daughter
Barry Van Dyke - Son
Jerry Van Dyke - Brother
Stacey Van Dyke - Daughter
Hazel Van Dyke - Mother
Arlene Singer - Wife
Dick Van Dyke Awards:
1972 Golden Globe: Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actor in a Drama - Nominee
1963 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series - Nominee
1964 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series - Winner
1965 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Winner
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Nominee
1964 Grammy: Best Musical Album for Children - Winner
1964 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Nominee
1966 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Winner
1965 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1977 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program - Winner
1961 Tony: Actor, Supporting or Featured (Musical) - Winner
2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award - Winner