History of Dick Van Dyke in Timeline
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.
February 12, 1948: Married Margerie Willett on the radio show Bride and Groom
On February 12, 1948, Dick Van Dyke married Margerie Willett on the radio show Bride and Groom.
1961: Won Tony Award for Bye Bye Birdie
In 1961, Dick Van Dyke won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'Bye Bye Birdie'.
1963: Released Songs I Like album
In 1963, Dick Van Dyke released 'Songs I Like', which was his first solo album.
1964: Won Grammy Award for Mary Poppins
In 1964, Dick Van Dyke won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Album for 'Mary Poppins'.
1964: Performances of Mary Poppins and Bye Bye Birdie during Kennedy Center Honors
In 1964, during the Kennedy Center Honors, Laura Osnes sang "Jolly Holiday", and Derek Hough performed "Step in Time" both from Mary Poppins. Together Hough and Osnes performed "Put on a Happy Face" from Bye Bye Birdie. Aaron Tveit sang "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with Pentatonix.
1972: Addiction Treatment
In 1972, Dick Van Dyke checked into a hospital for three weeks to be treated for his alcoholism and become sober.
1976: Began Relationship with Michelle Triola Marvin
In 1976, Dick Van Dyke began his relationship with longtime companion Michelle Triola Marvin.
1977: Received Emmy Nomination
In 1977 Dick Van Dyke received his first Emmy Award nomination since the start of his career.
1982: Starred in 'The Country Girl' Remake
In 1982, Dick Van Dyke appeared in a made-for-cable remake of 'The Country Girl' alongside Faye Dunaway.
1984: Divorced Margerie Willett
In 1984, Dick Van Dyke and Margerie Willett divorced after a long separation.
1986: Played a murdering judge on Matlock
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.
1987: Guest-starred on Airwolf with his son
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.
1987: Death of granddaughter Jessica Van Dyke
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.
1989: Guest-starred on The Golden Girls
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.
1990: Played villainous role in Dick Tracy
In 1990, Dick Van Dyke played a small but villainous role as crooked DA Fletcher in Warren Beatty's film 'Dick Tracy'.
1991: Became a computer animation enthusiast after buying an Amiga
In 1991, Dick Van Dyke became a computer animation enthusiast after purchasing an Amiga computer.
1993: Starred as Dr. Mark Sloan in Diagnosis: Murder
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'.
1998: Honored as a Disney Legend
In 1998, Dick Van Dyke was honored by the Walt Disney Company with their Disney Legends award.
1999: Became an honorary member of the Barbershop Harmony Society
In 1999, Dick Van Dyke was made an honorary member of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
September 2000: Started singing with "Dick Van Dyke and The Vantastix"
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.
2001: Diagnosis: Murder ended
In 2001, the television drama Diagnosis: Murder, starring Dick Van Dyke, ended after running since 1993.
2003: Starred in The Gin Game and Scrubs
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'.
2004: The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited Aired
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.
2006: Appeared in Murder 101, Curious George, and Night at the Museum
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'.
2009: Cameo in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
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.
2009: Death of Michelle Triola Marvin
In 2009, Dick Van Dyke's longtime companion, Michelle Triola Marvin, passed away.
2010: Appeared on children's album Rhythm Train
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.
February 29, 2012: Married Arlene Silver
On February 29, 2012, Dick Van Dyke married make-up artist Arlene Silver.
January 2013: Discussed Nicorette gum use
In a January 2013 interview with the London Daily Telegraph, Dick Van Dyke mentioned that he had been using Nicorette gum for the past decade to quit smoking.
April 2013: Revealed neurological disorder symptoms
In April 2013, Dick Van Dyke revealed that he had been experiencing symptoms of a neurological disorder for seven years, in which he felt a pounding in his head whenever he lay down.
May 2013: Suspected dental implants caused neurological issues
In May 2013, Dick Van Dyke tweeted that it seemed his titanium dental implants might have been responsible for the neurological symptoms he was experiencing.
August 19, 2013: Rescued from burning Jaguar
On August 19, 2013, Dick Van Dyke was rescued from his Jaguar after the car caught fire on the US 101 freeway in Calabasas, Los Angeles County. He was not injured.
2013: Received Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
In 2013, Dick Van Dyke received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
2014: Played Cecil Fredericks in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
In 2014, Dick Van Dyke played the character Cecil Fredericks again in the third film, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.
July 2016: Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries
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.
2017: Released album Step (Back) In Time
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.
2018: Portrayed Mr. Dawes Jr. in Mary Poppins Returns
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'.
2020: Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
In 2020, Dick Van Dyke again endorsed and campaigned for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Party presidential primaries.
2021: Received Kennedy Center Honors
In 2021, Dick Van Dyke was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors, with tributes from various artists and performances from 'Mary Poppins' and 'Bye Bye Birdie'.
December 21, 2023: Honored with CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
On December 21, 2023, Dick Van Dyke was honored with a CBS special, 'Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic', celebrating his 98th birthday.
December 2024: Evacuated home due to California wildfires
In December 2024, Dick Van Dyke had to evacuate from his home in Malibu due to the California wildfires. He was assisted by neighbors during the evacuation.
December 2024: Starred in Coldplay's All My Love music video
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.
2024: Became the oldest living Disney Legend
In 2024, Dick Van Dyke became the oldest living Disney Legend following the death of Glynis Johns.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for president
In 2024, Dick Van Dyke endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the U.S. presidential election.
2024: Won Daytime Emmy Award for Days of Our Lives
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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