Dick Van Dyke is a beloved entertainer who is mostly remembered for his role in Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins and The Dick Van Dyke Show. His impressive career in music, radio, film, and TV spans half a century. He is one of the most adored “legacy” figures in Hollywood. But there are still some things you don’t know about the 95-year-old actor.
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From his military career, his marriage on live radio, to his breakout role and bad accent, Dick Van Dyke has certainly achieved the American dream by living life to the fullest. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t have his share of struggles.
Here is the life and career of the incredibly talented Dick Van Dyke.