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  1. Jun 8, 2024 · No doubt, Van Dyke's synonymous with Hollywood, and that he's done so without working a day in his life is a marvel. It's all fun and games for him. Dick Van Dyke at the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy ...

  2. Dick Van Dyke. For the politician, see Dick van Dyke (politician). Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer and comedian. His work spans screen and stage, and his accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and six Emmy Awards.

    • Showbiz Wasn’t His First Choice. Dick Van Dyke’s upbringing in small-town America foreshadowed the role that would one day make him an icon—but it nearly never came to be.
    • He Didn’t Want To Be On The Front Lines. Although Van Dyke’s hometown of Danville, Illinois couldn’t have been further away from the conflict raging in full force out in Europe, WWII still occupied an outsized part of his teenaged mind.
    • He Made It Through The War. You would think that being underweight would be an advantage for a fighter pilot in one of those tiny planes—but not so. Despite several attempts, the powers that be didn’t let Dick Van Dyke enlist.
    • He Wanted To Make A Name For Himself. Returning home to Danville, Dick went with what he knew—and went right back to the radio station he’d worked at before WWII.
  3. Sep 23, 2024 · Van Dyke publicly revealed he was dealing with alcoholism and checked into a hospital for three weeks to address his addiction in 1972. After that, he worked to change the stigma about the disease ...

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  4. Jun 20, 2024 · Dick Van Dyke on Being Honored at 98, What’s Still on His Bucket List and What He Hopes His Legacy Will Be. Dick Van Dyke hasn’t worked a day in his life. At least, that’s how it feels to ...

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  5. Jun 2, 2021 · Few men in the world set the bar higher for longevity than Dick Van Dyke. At 95, the Mary Poppins star and Hollywood legend continues to take on new roles, credited with voiceover work on 2020's ...

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  7. May 29, 2024 · Dick Van Dyke at the CBS Original Special "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic," originally airing on ...[+] December 21, 2023 and now streaming on Paramount+ CBS. At 98 years old, longtime actor and ...