Jerry Van Dyke Biography

Fast Facts

• Younger brother of fellow comic and actor Dick Van Dyke
• Quote: "(Regarding his brother Dick Van Dyke) "Dick has always been kind of a private guy․ He has a wonderful personality and he's great to talk to, but it's hard to get close to him․ Dick's a loner․""
• Quote: "To me, life is like a soap opera․ I love tuning in every day to see what's going to happen next․"
• Began his career in the comedic group The Jolly Frauds
• Widely recognized for his work on the series "Coach․"
• Often showcased his skills as a banjo player for several television appearances
• Served in the U․S․ Air Force in 1953
• Was offered a lead role in "Gilligan's Island," but turned it down