Biography
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer, and comedian. His award-winning career has spanned seven decades in film, television, and stage. Van Dyke is the recipient of multiple awards, including a Golden Globe, Tony, Grammy, a Daytime Emmy, and four Primetime Emmys. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. He was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2013, the Kennedy Center ...
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Complete Filmography

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20
2024
as Self
ABC takes viewers on a magical journey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of Walt Disney’s most beloved films.

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthda...

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
as Self
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those w...
The 90s Club
2022
A charming documentary film that showcases the vibrant wisdom and life lessons from a dozen diverse individuals between 90- and 99-years-old. “The 90...

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021
as Self
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who ...

Julie Andrews Forever
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Julie Andrews starred in Hollywood productions that have become iconic movies, winning an Oscar for her performance as Mary Poppins, a symbol of the m...

Mary Poppins Returns
2018
as Mr. Dawes Jr.
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Buttons
2018
as The Angel
During a time of robber barons, child labor, and rising industry, two orphan girls get a little help from their unexpected guardian angels who turn th...

Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic
2018
as Self
Viewers are given an inside look at the making of "Mary Poppins Returns," with interviews with stars Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018
as Self
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style a...

Wait for Your Laugh
2017
as Self
The life and career of comedian Rose Marie is documented through interviews with friends and colleagues as well as never-before-seen home movies shot ...

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
2017
as Self
Irrepressible writer-comedian Carl Reiner, who shows no signs of slowing down at 94, tracks down celebrated nonagenarians, and a few others over 100, ...

Gilbert
2017
as Self
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

Trolland
2016
as Yusop (voice)
Trolls have a fun time pulling pranks on unsuspecting humans near a campsite, and they compete to see who can pull off the best prank.
Life Is Boring
2016
An eccentric wayward poet contemplates failure as his delusions unravel and he searches for purpose in the ordinary world.

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
2015
as Self
A retrospective of Chita Rivera's film, television and stage career, including interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, Carol Lawrence and others. O...

Merry Xmas
2015
as Father
The story of a mischievous father who calls his very busy kids to tell them that, after 55 years of marriage, he and their mom are getting divorced. H...

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
as Cecil
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on...

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2014
as Dick Van Dyke (uncredited)
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder i...

A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
2011
as Self
Documentary about Laurel & Hardy

The World of Amateur Radio
2011
as Self - Host
A production designed to update previous undertakings by the ARRL and Dave Bell Productions to introduce those interested inside Amateur Radio on the ...

The World of Amateur Radio
2011
Vocals, Vocal Coach
A production designed to update previous undertakings by the ARRL and Dave Bell Productions to introduce those interested inside Amateur Radio on the ...

Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011
as Rob Petrie (archive footage)
A compilation of television's biggest and best stars as they are caught in hilarious moments while filming. See stars and blooper moments from such hi...

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
2011
as Self
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to pro...
The Caretaker 3D
2010
as The Caretaker
Set in the late 1930's, The Caretaker 3D is about the man who maintained the 4000 light bulbs which once outlined the HOLLYWOODLAND sign at night. A h...

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
2009
as (archive footage)
Documentary looking at the history of Hollywood musicals in the 1960s. This decade saw independent film companies becoming more prominent as the bigge...

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
as Self
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famou...
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
2008
as Self
Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
2008
as Dr. Jonathan Maxwell
Criminology professor Jonathan Maxwell investigates a murder at a new age retreat where the leader is killed in a locked room surrounded by people in ...

Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
2007
as Dr. Jonathan Maxwell
Dr. Maxwell is called in to investigate the kidnapping of a prize race horse. When the case leads to murder, Maxwell and Detective Bryant suspect the ...

Dick Van Dyke In Rare Form
2007
as Self
A vintage collection of Dick Van Dyke performances highlighting classic monologues, extraordinary pantomime and delightful song & dance routines in th...

Murder 101: College Can be Murder
2007
as Dr. Jonathan Maxwell
Criminology Professor Dr. Jonathan Maxwell does not believe that Professor Archer Coe died of a heart attack, so he hires his friend Mike Parker to in...

Night at the Museum
2006
as Cecil
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army o...

Curious George
2006
as Mr. Bloomsberry (voice)
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big c...

Murder 101
2006
as Dr. Jonathan Maxwell
When a local successful executive is murdered in an explosion at his mansion, suspicions point to an attractive female investigative reporter who was ...

Batman: New Times
2005
as Commisioner Gordon
Batman and Robin go on amazing adventure in the form of Mini Mate characters, in animated movie made by Dave School.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
2004
as Self - Host
Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's moviemaking magi...

The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited
2004
as Rob Petrie
40 years after The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), Alan Brady wants to hire Rob and Sally to write his eulogy - in order to win a bet with his wife. Althou...

Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003
as Self
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

The Gin Game
2003
as Weller Martin
This powerfully bittersweet comedy follows the relationship that develops between nursing home residents Fonsia (Mary Tyler Moore) and Weller (Dick Va...

The Gin Game
2003
Co-Executive Producer
This powerfully bittersweet comedy follows the relationship that develops between nursing home residents Fonsia (Mary Tyler Moore) and Weller (Dick Va...

Diagnosis Murder: Without Warning
2002
as Dr. Mark Sloan
A dead body washes up on the ocean. Steve's investigation leads to a farm with migrant workers. The migrant workers are dying from an unknown ailment ...

Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity
2002
as Dr. Mark Sloan
In Los Rios enroute to Los Angeles, Carol makes an urgent call to her father, Dr. Mark Sloan, pleading for help. Arriving in the small, seemingly plea...

Walt: The Man Behind the Myth
2001
as Narrator (voice)
From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Now, learn his real story. Through exclusive footage and...

The Town Santa Forgot
1993
as Narrator/ Old Jeremy Creek (voice)
A spoiled brat sends a very long list to Santa Claus who misdelivers the gifts to a town with the same name as the boy, who learns it's better to give...
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
1993
as Doctor Mark Sloan
Dr Sloan suspects that his flame of long ago, famous heart surgeon Dr Rachel Walters, has murdered US Senator Cabot on the occasion of a guest operati...
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1992
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio...
Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street
1992
as Dr. Mark Sloan
Dr Mark Sloan cannot believe that his former student Dr Drummond, an ambitious cosmetic surgeon, has committed suicide. Assisted by his team of hobby ...

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
as Mark Sloan
Convinced that his long-time patient Nick Osborn didn't murder his boss, Mark Sloan starts investigating the case himself, supported by a junior docto...
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
1991
as Self
Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.

Daughters of Privilege
1991
as Buddy Keys
A Florida newspaper owner's daughter gets involved with her father's archrival who uses this to bring down his business.

Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Dick Tracy
1990
as D.A. Fletcher
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Ca...

Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town
1988
as Self
A behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by Joanna Cassidy on the making of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987
as Self - Host
In Disneyland, the Wicked Queen has cast a spell over the seven dwarfs that makes them feel they're too old and decide to retire, so Dick Van Dyke tri...

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987
as Self
A TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film.

Ghost of a Chance
1987
as Bill Nolan
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the mus...

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
as Self
A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was di...

Strong Medicine
1986
as Sam Hawthorne
TV Movie A woman starts working for a prestigious pharmaceutical company that's developing a new miraculous cure. Soon, she discovers what a devious ...

Musical Comedy Tonight III
1985
Sylvia Fine hosts this musical show featuring some great American singing and dancing stars, featuring music by Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, Berlin and K...

Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was t...

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
as Self (archive footage)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.

Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
1984
as Self - Host
Donald is shown in both animated and costumed form, interacting with emcee Dick Van Dyke and other cast members. The film not only shows Donald's life...

Found Money
1983
as Max Shepherd
Two former bank employees, executive Dick Van Dyke, forced into early retirement by a computer, and guard Sid Caesar, unceremoniously dismissed before...
Wrong Way Kid
1983
as Father (voice)
Chris is an insecure boy who, after an encounter with a 203-year-old bookworm, begins developing his self-confidence; he does things the wrong way: de...

Drop-Out Father
1982
as Ed McCall
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he outlines. He and his youngest daught...

The Country Girl
1982
as Frank Elgin
Director Bernie Dodd hires alcoholic has-been actor Frank Elgin and strikes up a stormy relationship with the actor's wife Georgia.

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
1981
as Self
Various entertainers and artists look at how Walt Disney influenced these areas through his work in a variety of fields.

The Runner Stumbles
1979
as Father Brian Rivard
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Staple...

The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
as Self
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movi...
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
as Self
A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
1976
as Self
CBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.

Tubby the Tuba
1975
as Tubby the Tuba (voice)
When Tubby the Tuba sets out to find a melody all of his own, his journey results in this enchanting and exciting musical tale. Tubby joins the circus...
Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
1974
as Himself
Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double a...

Julie and Dick at Covent Garden
1974
as Self
The program, deftly taped on a studio sountstage simulating the cobbled streets, stately, facadest colorful produce and quaint shops of the Drury Lane...

The Morning After
1974
as Charlie Lester
A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his family and his life. ABC Movie of the Week.

Don't Call Me Mama Anymore
1973
Musical special of Cass Elliot formerly known as Mama Cass, featuring Cass' mother, Dick Van Dyke, Joel Grey and fellow Mama Michelle Phillips

Dere Mr President,
1972
as Narrator
Based on the popular children's book compilation, this propaganda piece for the then-operating United States Information Agency highlights humorous le...

The First Nine Months Are the Hardest
1971
as Self
The First Nine Months are the Hardest a musical comedy produced by the legendary team of Bill Persky and Sam Denoff with music written by Ray Charles ...

Cold Turkey
1971
as Rev. Clayton Brooks
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everyt...

Cold Turkey
1971
Executive Producer
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everyt...

The Comic
1969
as Billy Bright
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitte...

Some Kind of a Nut
1969
as Fred Amidon
A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.

Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman
1969
as Himself
An enchanting variety special which reunites Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in song and dance. Numbers include "On The Other Hand", "Life Is Like ...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
as Caractacus Potts
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.

Never a Dull Moment
1968
as Jack Albany
When practicing for a role, actor Jack is mistaken for the killer Ace. He doesn't realize this until it's too late and is carried off to gangster boss...

Fitzwilly
1967
as Claude R. Fitzwilliam
When Miss Vicki's father dies, she becomes the world's greatest philanthropist. Unfortunately, she is flat broke! Her loyal butler, Claude Fitzwilliam...

Divorce American Style
1967
as Richard Harmon
After 17 years of marriage in American suburbia, Richard and Barbara Harmon step into the new world of divorce.

Disneyland Around the Seasons
1966
as Self
Walt takes viewers on yet another tour of Disneyland to point out some of the newest additions to the park, including New Orleans Square, It's a Small...

Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
1966
as Lt. Robin Crusoe
Lt. Robin Crusoe is a navy pilot who bails out of his plane after engine trouble. He reaches a deserted island paradise where he builds a house and be...
Salute to Stan Laurel
1965
as Self
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.

The Art of Love
1965
as Paul Sloane
Struggling artist fakes his own death so his works will increase in value.

Mary Poppins
1964
as Bert / Mr. Dawes Sr.
Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins, an angelic nanny. She not only brings a change in thei...

What a Way to Go!
1964
as Edgar Hopper
A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich and died prematurely because of their drive to be ...

Bye Bye Birdie
1963
as Albert F. Peterson
A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

The Fabulous Fifties
1960
as Self
The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality showmanship and equally rich in the memories of a...