Legendary American actor Dick Van Dyke is a comedian, singer and dancer whose career took off after starring in ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show. He was born December 13, 1925 and turned 100 in 2025 and is still working. He has acted for more than seven decades delighting audience all over the world.
Biography
Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke in West Plains, Missouri, to parents Hazel Victoria McCord, a stenographer, and Loren Wayne Van Dyke, a salesman. He was raised in Danville, Illinois, and is older brother of the actor Jerry Van Dyke. During World War II, he was a radio announcer in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He had minor acting roles before becoming a Broadway success.
Career Details
Van Dyke broke through on Broadway in the 1960 musical Bye Bye Birdie, earning stardom. He starred in the TV hit The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) as Rob Petrie, a comedy writer. Iconic films include Mary Poppins (1964) as Bert the chimney sweep and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). Later, he led Diagnosis: Murder (1993-2001) and appeared in Mary Poppins Returns (2018). He also wrote books and performed on stage.
Achievements
Mr. Van Dyke won a Tony Award in 1961 for “Bye Bye Birdie,” a Grammy in 1965 for “Mary Poppins” and four Emmy Awards, three for his work on The Dick Van Dyke Show and one for Van Dyke and Company. Other accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, and People’s Choice Awards. He also has 23 wins and 23 nominations over all.
Family & Personal Life
Van Dyke married Margie Willett in 1948; they had four children—Christian, Barry, Stacy, and Carrie Beth—before divorcing in 1984. Barry and grandsons Shane and Carey acted with him on Diagnosis: Murder. He lived with Michelle Triola for over 30 years until her 2009 death, then married makeup artist Arlene Silver in 2012 despite a 46-year age gap. He battled alcoholism but stayed sober.
Physical Stats & Background
At 100 years old, Van Dyke stands about 6 feet 1 inch tall, though he noted shrinking to 5 feet 11 inches due to age. His weight is not publicly detailed recently. He has Dutch, English, Scottish, German, and Swiss-German ethnicity. He follows Presbyterian Christianity, teaching Sunday school and reading theologians like Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Net Worth
By 2025, Dick Van Dyke’s net worth is around $50 million. Earnings have come from acting, TV royalties, movies like Mary Poppins, Broadway, books and producing.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
| Age | 100 (born Dec 13, 1925) |
| Height | 6’1″ |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Ethnicity | Dutch, English, etc. |
| Religion | Presbyterian Christian |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Family | 4 children, wife Arlene Silver |