Dick Van Dyke is a legendary actor, comedian, singer, writer, dancer, television and film producer, and a Radio announcer.
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known for
known for
He is prominent for his role as a star in the motion picture musicals: Bye Bye Birdie in 1963, Mary Poppins in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968, and in The Comic, a comedy-drama in 1969.
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early life
early life
Richard Wayne Van Dyke was born on December 13, 1925, in The West Plains of Missouri, U.S. Regardless of being born in the West Plains, He spent most of his childhood in Danville.
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career
career
Van Dyke was a radio DJ in the late '40s on WDAN in Danville, Illinois. He was then convinced to start a comedy duo called 'Eric and Van - The Merry Mutes' by Phil Erickson, a pantomime performer.
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television
television
Van Dyke started with WDSU Orleans Channel 6, NBC television at first as a single comedian, and later as the emcee of comedy programs.
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personal life
personal life
Van Dyke married the former Margie Willett in 1948. They had four children and got divorced in 1984.
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net worth and salary
net worth and salary
Dick Van Dyke's net worth is roughly around $50 million and his annual salary is $8.5 million. Most of his money comes from various production performances.