Dick Van Dyke
Birth Name:
Richard Wayne Van Dyke
Birth Place:
West Plains, Missouri, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Won the Theatre World Award in 1960 for his role in "The Boys Against the Girls․"
- He was named the first spokesperson for the Cell Therapy Foundation
- Was honored as a Disney Legend in 1998 for his contributions to the Walt Disney Company
- Has helped raise millions for The Midnight Mission, a Los Angeles shelter, at which he also volunteers
- Made a series of TV commercials to raise awareness of Reye's Syndrome and became the National Spokesman of the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
- Brother to actor Jerry Van Dyke and grandfather to actor Shane Van Dyke
- Distantly related to John Alden, a Mayflower passenger
- Had no dance experience before being cast as the lead in the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie․"
- Worked as a radio announcer in the U․S․ Army Air Corps
- Quote: "I suppose that I never completely gave up my childhood idea of being a minister․ Only the medium and the message changed․ I have still endeavored to touch people's souls, to raise their spirits and put smiles on their faces․"
- Often collaborates with his son Barry Van Dyke on projects
- Beat Johnny Carson for the eventual role of Rob Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show․"
- During his early days as a struggling actor, he turned down the chance to host "The Price Is Right․"
- Was featured on the album "Rhythm Train" in 2010
Awards
- 1963Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Nominated
- 1964Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Winner
- 1965Golden Globe - Best Actor - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1965Grammy - Best Recording for Children:Winner
- 1965Golden Laurel - Musical Performance, Male:Nominated
- 1965Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers:Winner
- 1966Golden Laurel - Comedy Performance, Male:Nominated
- 1966Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1967Golden Laurel - Male Comedy Performance:Winner
- 1967Gold Medal - Favorite TV Program:Nominated
- 1972Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy - Best Lead Actor in a Drama:Nominated
- 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Winner
- 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2003DVDX Award - Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD):Nominated
- 2005DVDX Award - Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD):Nominated
- 2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program:Nominated
- 2015OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2019CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
- 2019Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
- 2024Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:Winner
- 2024Family Film Award - Best Iconic Film:Winner