Have you ever heard of actor Dick Van Dyke?

[Anonymous]

He just turned 100 years old. That’s rare. Most people do not make it that far in life.

[Orion84]

Dick Van Dyke has had a very long and distinguished acting career.

He obviously hasn't been as active lately, due to his age, but he was an iconic actor for decades. I would say that most people over a certain age know exactly who he is.

[abc3643]

Tomorrow (13 DEC 2025) Dick Van Dyke turns 100. He was born about a couple of hours from where I live.

Yes, I've heard of him - I grew up watching him.

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMSoc-wFw2k

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTuHvbOvCoc

[abc3643]

If you get a chance, you should watch The Dick Van Dyke Show. It was an excellent show for its time and still holds up spectacularly well 60+ years later. Intelligent, but funny and with a very talented cast.

[abc3643]

Dick Van Dyke is a very special human being. It's hard to explain but somebody like me who's almost 63 and watched Dick Van Dyke all my life knows this about him. He is open and never mean and a loving man.

Here he is half-a-life ago in November 1974 just before he turned 49 talking about his alcoholism on The Dick Cavett Show which was an important interview show during the 1960s and 1970s. (*)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XawJPRjKQvQ

(*) There's a scene in Forrest Gump in which Forrest is on The Dick Cavett Show with John Lennon.

[Asker]

When I posted this question it was the 13th of December. I live in Australia.

[abc3643]

Yes, but living in Australia was irrelevant. But, it doesn't matter now; it's 13 DEC 2025 in US Central Time now... the same time zone that Dick Van Dyke was born in.

[Sunshinelips]

He turns 100 tomorrow, the 13th. And a few people have lived past 100, one being the actor, Kirk Douglas who lived to 103.
Thinking about it, it’s a hell of an achievement. Imagine your age being three digits instead of two.

[Asker]

Is the 13th where I live right now. Not everybody on this website lives in the USA.

[Asker]

It’s the 13th where I live right now

[Sunshinelips]

I’m not in the USA either. But you should have clarified that in your question.

[abc3643]

Yes, but Dick Van Dyke was born in the USA in Central Time where I live and where, right now, it's 21:22 on 12 DEC 2025. So, it's NOT yet 13 DEC as far as his birthday is concerned.

[Asker]

@abc3643 I live in Australia.

[jazzy34]

Yes I have.

[AI Opinion]

Dick Van Dyke is an iconic actor known for his humor and charm. He starred in classics like "Mary Poppins" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Reaching 100 years is truly remarkable! His timeless performances have left a lasting legacy in Hollywood. His career and vitality are truly inspiring for all generations. 🎬🎉

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes, he was very popular in the 1960s with his own sitcom and he also starred in the movie, "Mary Poppins." He was a comedian, actor, dancer, and singer. Now he's a very old man.

[emeraldsaphire]

He's still alive! That's amazing! My parents were old school so i watched a lot of old shows. The Dick Van Dyke show was really good. Almost as good as I Love Lucy and the Andy Griffith show

[DryGermanGuy]

Nooo! Not another dick question!

[Nikki1989]

I know who he is, but not much more than that.

[jahaims]

Yeah, I grew up near his home town that is now basically a giant ghetto.

[Iron_Man]

Yes, excellent now, have you ever heard of me?

[douride2]

He was a big time actor way back when.

[Anonymous]

Love Dick. Can't get enough

[RedInnocent69]

Yes, Mary Poppins is a classic

[BarryLiverstone]

Fake name?

[Anonymous]

Never heard of him.