Shane Van Dyke Biography

Fast Facts

• Avid supporter of the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
• Born into an acting family, with his grandfather being Dick Van Dyke and his father being Barry Van Dyke
• Started working in television when he was still in high school
• Quote: "(On working his father and grandfather) "It was weird at first, but I'm so used to it now․ It's not weird at all․ It's a lot of fun․""
• Quote: "(On following in his grandfather's footsteps) "I don't feel any pressure․ He's grandpa․ And he is a legendary actor․ "I grew up watching 'Mary Poppins,' too․""
• Film and television faculty member with Hollywood for Kids film school
• Shane and his siblings have all appeared more than once on "Diagnosis Murder" with their father and grandfather