Barry Van Dyke Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied theatrical arts at Los Angeles Pierce College
• Is the son of legendary Hollywood actor Dick Van Dyke
• Quote: "(On working alongside his father) "He has a lot of integrity and he'll work no matter what, including physical discomfort․ He set a fine example․ We've always talked about working together․""
• Quote: "There's too much at stake for producers and casting directors to get you in on just a name․ You either perform or you don't․ You work or you don't․"
• Made his TV debut in a 1962 episode of "The Dick Van Dyke Show․"
• Wrote, directed and starred in several episodes of the CBS crime series "Diagnosis Murder․"
• Has guest-starred in various TV dramas, including "Magnum, P․I․," "Remington Steele" and "Murder, She Wrote․"
• Is a motorcycle enthusiast and has ridden in several protest rides on behalf of motorcyclists' public rights