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Birth

December 13, 1925

Dick Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, to Loren Wayne 'Cookie' Van Dyke, a salesman, and Hazel Victoria, a stenographer.

Early Career and Military Service

1940s

Van Dyke served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, working as a radio announcer and performing in service shows. After his discharge in 1946, he briefly opened an advertising agency in Danville, Illinois, before turning to show business.

Comedy Pantomime Act

1947-1953

Van Dyke and a partner performed in nightclubs with a comedy pantomime act billed as the Merry Mutes.

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Known For

American actor, entertainer, and comedian known for his affable charm, comedic timing, and loose-limbed physical comedy, particularly in 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Mary Poppins'.

Bio Dates and Places

• Born Date: December 13, 1925.
• Born Place: West Plains, Missouri, U.S.

Career

• Current occupation: Actor, entertainer, and comedian.
• Past occupations: Radio announcer, radio DJ, and advertising agency owner.
• Previous Place of Work: CBS, NBC, Broadway, and various film productions.

Achievements and Recognition

• Awards: Six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Britannia Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, and Disney Legends Hall of Fame.

Education

Danville High School (attended until 1944), received high school diploma in 2004.

Skills

Comedic timing, physical comedy, singing, dancing, and acting.

Languages

• Languages Spoken: English.

Relationships

• Current Romantic Relationship: Arlene Silver (married since 2012).
• Past Marriages: Marjorie Willett (married 1948–1984).
• Current Marriage: Arlene Silver (married since 2012).

Family

• Children: Barry Van Dyke (son).
• Parents: Hazel Victoria (née McCord) and Loren Wayne 'Cookie' Van Dyke.
• Siblings: Jerry Van Dyke (brother).

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Daily Chronicle

21 December, 2023

Van Dyke was honored with a CBS special, Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic, celebrating his 98th birthday.

29 February, 2012

Van Dyke married Arlene Silver, 46 years his junior.

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