Dick Van Dyke Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Dick Van Dyke’s Net Worth?

A legendary actor, comedian, director, and producer, Dick Van Dyke boasts a net worth of $50 million. His wealth is largely attributed to his acting roles in numerous successful films, musicals, TV sitcoms, and dramas, along with his skill set as a director and producer. He is most famously remembered for his performances in classic musical movies such as “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963), “Mary Poppins” (1964), and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968), among others.

Starting his career as a dancer on Broadway in the 1940s, Van Dyke made his film debut in 1949 and quickly became known for various successful comedies. However, it was his role as Bert in “Mary Poppins” that catapulted him to international recognition. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Van Dyke also found success in television, where he starred in the sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show” from 1961 to 1966. This show achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, garnering numerous accolades, including five Emmy Awards. He later starred in the sitcoms “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” (1971-1974) and “Diagnosis Murder” (1993-2001).

Beyond acting, Van Dyke is also recognized as a gifted singer and dancer. He has released several albums and performed in various Broadway musicals. Additionally, he is a proficient ventriloquist and has entertained audiences with his dummy, Mortimer Snerd, for many years.

Below are some other significant accomplishments in Van Dyke’s career:

• He has received five Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
• In 2004, he was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor.
• He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1996.
• In 2007, he received the National Medal of Arts.

Early Life

Born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri, Richard Wayne Van Dyke, commonly known as Dick Van Dyke, was raised by his mother, Hazel Victoria (née McCord), a stenographer, and his father, Loren Wayne “Cookie” Van Dyke, a salesman. He grew up in Danville, Illinois, alongside his younger brother Jerry Van Dyke, who also pursued an acting career.

In 1944, during his senior year of high school, Dick left school to enlist in the United States Army Air Forces and train as a pilot amid World War II. He faced multiple rejections for enlistment due to being underweight but eventually was accepted to serve as a radio announcer, then transferred to Special Services, where he entertained military troops.

Career

In the late 1940s, Van Dyke began his career as a radio DJ in his hometown. He teamed up with the pantomime performer Phil Erickson, and together they toured the West Coast while also appearing on a local television program named “The Merry Mutes” in Atlanta, Georgia in the early 1950s. His early television appearances included shows like “Chance of a Lifetime” in 1954, “The Phil Silvers Show” (1957-1958), “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom” on ABC, and “The Polly Bergen Show” on NBC. Van Dyke made his Broadway debut in 1959 in “The Girls Against the Boys,” later starring in “Bye Bye Birdie” from 1960 to 1961, for which he won a Tony Award for Best Featured.“`html

In 1961, the musical garnered four additional Tony Awards, with Van Dyke as an actor.

Starting in 1961, Van Dyke took on the lead role in his own CBS sitcom, “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” where he portrayed comedy writer Rob Petrie. This show aired until 1966, during which he earned three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Additionally, the series was honored with four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. The ensemble cast included notable actors such as Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Jerry Paris, Ann Morgan Guilbert, and Mary Tyler Moore. Following this, Van Dyke embarked on a different sitcom, “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” which spanned from 1971 to 1974. Although this second series did not achieve the same success, he still earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. The third show bearing his name, “Van Dyke and Company,” was a brief sketch comedy series featuring talents like Andy Kaufman and Super Save Osborne. Despite its three-month run, it successfully secured an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Series.

Aside from his television roles, Van Dyke also boasts a thriving film career. His initial film role came in 1963 with the adaptation of the popular musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” a production he previously starred in on Broadway. He then shone in what is now regarded as a classic, Walt Disney’s “Mary Poppins” (1964), portraying the character Bert with a cockney accent. However, his attempt at this accent is often labeled as one of the most poorly executed in cinematic history. Throughout the remainder of the 1960s, he starred in several films that were generally unsuccessful at the box office, with the notable exception of the musical “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968). His film endeavors influenced his television appearances; after featuring in “Dick Tracy” (1990) as D.A. Fletcher, he was invited to guest star as Dr. Mark Sloan in an episode of “Jake and the Fatman.” This opportunity led to the creation of his own show centered around the Sloan character, “Diagnosis: Murder,” which aired from 1993 to 2001. Several family members, including his son Barry Van Dyke and grandsons Shane Van Dyke and Carey Van Dyke, made appearances in various episodes of “Diagnosis: Murder.”

Other Work

In addition to his stardom as an actor, Van Dyke is also a recognized author. He has written five books: “Altar Egos” (1967), “Faith, Hope, and Hilarity”

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(1970), “Those Funny Kids!” (1975), “My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business” (2011), “Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Aging” (2015).

Personal Life

On the radio show “Bride and Groom” in February 1948, Dick Van Dyke tied the knot with his first wife, Margerie Willett. Together, they had four children. Following a lengthy separation, their divorce was finalized in 1984.

Subsequently, Dick shared his life with Michelle Triola Marvin, his long-term partner, until her death in 2009, having spent over 30 years together.

In 2012, Van Dyke wed makeup artist Arlene Silver, who is 46 years younger than him.

Van Dyke has been candid about his battle with alcoholism, having sought treatment for his addiction back in 1972. For most of his adult life, he was also an avid smoker but disclosed in 2013 that he had stopped and began using Nicorette gum to manage his cravings.

Malibu Mansion

A substantial property in Malibu, California, was acquired by Dick in September 1986 for $750,000. The current estimated worth of this property ranges between $7-8 million.