Dick Van Dyke
A Spoonful of Sugar Retains Ya Kickin’ to 100!!!
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Dick Van Dyke‘s waving “Bye, Bye Birdie” to double-digit period … as a result of he is formally a centenarian!
The enduring actor turned 100 years outdated Saturday … and we have put collectively footage of the star from his greater than 75 years within the public eye.
For many individuals, his whimsical position as Bert within the 1964 Disney hit “Mary Poppins” inspired others to fly their kites and uncover the that means of the phrase “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
DVD dominated the ’60s … grabbing elements in “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” … whereas additionally starring in “The Dick Van Dyke” present, which ran for 158 episodes over the course of 5 seasons.
Dick additionally flexed his drama muscle mass in later years … taking part in Dr. Mark Sloan within the present “Diagnosis: Murder” — which gave him the possibility to behave alongside his real-life son Barry.
Van Dyke’s received a ton of awards over time … together with 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award — leaving him simply an Oscar shy of the distinguished EGOT. Dick appears to be like like he is received a ton of years left in him … so, do not rely him out on successful an Academy Award simply but.
Pleased Birthday, Dick!
