Dick Van Dyke through the years: photos of the actor

Dick Van Dyke is one of the most famous actors and artists in Hollywood! Let’s take a look at his career.

One of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved icons is Dick Van Dyke. Originally from Danville, Illinois, Dick’s love for physical comedians like Stan Lauren and Buster Keaton I would bring him into show business. After serving as a radio announcer in the US Army, Dick took a job as a radio DJ in his hometown. He began his career in television in the late 1950s. He got a job at CBS, hosting the morning show for a year.

The result was the role of Dick in the Broadway show “Bye Bye Birdie”. Carlo Reiner – who saw Dick’s talent on stage – cast him on “The Dick Van Dyke Show”. He went on to have a storied career, including films (“Marry Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Night at the Museum”) and television (“Diagnosis: Murder”) and more.

Dick’s six-decade career made him one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, so take a look at his incredible legacy.

Dick Van Dyke in the early days

Dick Van Dyke in “Mary Poppins” in 1964

Dick Van Dyke charms in “Mary Poppins” in 1964

Dick Van Dyke in 1967

Dick Van Dyke in 1974

Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews at Covent Garden in 1974

Dick Van Dyke at the People’s Choice Awards in 1987

Dick Van Dyke in 2004

Dick Van Dyke in 2009

Dick Van Dyke in “Saving Mr. Banks” in 2013

Dick Van Dyke in “Mary Poppins Returns” in 2018

Dick Van Dyke campaigns for Bernie Sanders in 2020

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