From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dick Van Dyke made an impact.
Dick Van Dyke is a highly acclaimed American actor, entertainer, and comedian celebrated for his extensive career across film, television, and theater. His numerous accolades include six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He has received recognition through inductions into the Television Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as receiving the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, and being named a Disney Legend.
In 1961, Dick Van Dyke won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'Bye Bye Birdie'.
In 1963, Dick Van Dyke released 'Songs I Like', which was his first solo album.
In 1964, Dick Van Dyke won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Album for 'Mary Poppins'.
In 1977 Dick Van Dyke received his first Emmy Award nomination since the start of his career.
In 1982, Dick Van Dyke appeared in a made-for-cable remake of 'The Country Girl' alongside Faye Dunaway.
In 1986, Dick Van Dyke played an atypical role as a murdering judge on the second episode of the TV series 'Matlock' starring Andy Griffith.
In 1987, Dick Van Dyke guest-starred in an episode of 'Airwolf' alongside his son Barry Van Dyke, who was the lead star of the show's fourth and final season on USA Network.
In 1987, Dick Van Dyke's granddaughter, Jessica Van Dyke, died from Reye syndrome, leading him to raise public awareness of the danger of aspirin to children.
In 1989, Dick Van Dyke guest-starred on the NBC comedy series 'The Golden Girls', portraying a lover of Beatrice Arthur's character, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
In 1990, Dick Van Dyke played a small but villainous role as crooked DA Fletcher in Warren Beatty's film 'Dick Tracy'.
In 1991, Dick Van Dyke became a computer animation enthusiast after purchasing an Amiga computer.
In 1993, Dick Van Dyke's role in 'Dick Tracy' led him to star as Dr. Mark Sloan in an episode of 'Jake and the Fatman', then in a series of TV movies on CBS that became the popular television drama 'Diagnosis: Murder'.
Since September 2000, Dick Van Dyke has sung in a group called "Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix", performing several times in Los Angeles and on television.
In 2001, the television drama Diagnosis: Murder, starring Dick Van Dyke, ended after running since 1993.
In 2003, Dick Van Dyke starred in a television production of 'The Gin Game' with Mary Tyler Moore and portrayed Doctor Doug Townshend on 'Scrubs'.
In 2004, 'The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited,' a special of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show', was heavily promoted but panned by critics, despite an Emmy nomination.
In 2006, Dick Van Dyke guest-starred in 'Murder 101' mystery films, voiced Mr. Bloomsberry in 'Curious George', and played Cecil Fredericks in 'Night at the Museum'.
In 2009, Dick Van Dyke reprised his role in a cameo for the sequel, 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian', though it was cut from the film but can be found in the special features on the DVD release.
In 2010, Dick Van Dyke appeared on a children's album titled 'Rhythm Train', with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and singer Leslie Bixler, rapping on one of the tracks.
In 2011, Dick Van Dyke published his memoir.
In 2014, Dick Van Dyke played the character Cecil Fredericks again in the third film, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.
In July 2016, Dick Van Dyke endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries and expressed concerns about Donald Trump's potential to lead the US into war.
In 2017, Dick Van Dyke released his first solo album since 1963, titled 'Step (Back) In Time', produced by Bill Bixler and featuring classic songs from the 1920s-1940s.
In 2018, Dick Van Dyke portrayed Mr. Dawes Jr. in 'Mary Poppins Returns', having previously played both Bert and Mr. Dawes Sr. in the original film, and he consulted on how to emulate 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' for 'WandaVision'.
In 2020, Dick Van Dyke again endorsed and campaigned for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Party presidential primaries.
In December 2024, Dick Van Dyke starred in the music video for the Coldplay song "All My Love", which he also produced with his wife, Arlene Silver.
In 2024, Dick Van Dyke endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the U.S. presidential election.
In 2024, at the age of 98, Dick Van Dyke received the award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards for his performance on 'Days of Our Lives', becoming the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy.
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