Dick Van Dyke | Born: 1925

 

Born in 1925, Dick Van Dyke was able to become one of the most recognizable actors of all time. He’s been able to put together an award-winning career that spanned over seven decades in film, television, and theatre. Some of Dick’s most notable film credits came in Hollywood classics such as Mary Poppins, Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Comic. In television, he’s also known for his memorable appearances in The Dick Van Dyke Show, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, The Carol Burnett Show, and many more.

Dick is also one of the most decorated actors in Hollywood history. His accolades include five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and many more. He was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s already 95 years old today and was recently honored with the Kennedy Center Honors.

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