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Dick Van Dyke at 100: 10 Roles that Made Him a Legend
Dick Van Dyke will mark his 100th birthday quietly at home, reflecting on his lengthy career and sharing wisdom from his new book on longevity.
- On Saturday, comedic legend Dick Van Dyke plans to spend his 100th birthday watching Jeopardy! quietly at his Malibu home, a detail shared in a Malibu sitdown with ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly.
- Silver said he 'doesn't want to do anything,' reflecting Van Dyke's reduced mobility and aches as he approaches his hundredth birthday with one impaired leg.
- Van Dyke's long career includes major awards and iconic roles that make the centennial noteworthy, spanning TV, Broadway and film including The Dick Van Dyke Show and Mary Poppins, with Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards.
- A scheduled in-person visit was canceled when Van Dyke fell 'under the weather,' prompting a remote sitdown aired on December 11, 2025, while Silver called caregiving 'a privilege and an honor.'
- Van Dyke, author of '100 Rules for Living to 100,' credits routines and activity—including going to the gym three days a week—and said `I think that saved me from the pain. That's good advice for anybody,' Van Dyke said.
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Dick Van Dyke at 100: Showcasing a Master of Physical Comedy
Comedy legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old today. With a career spanning eight decades, Van Dyke has given us an incredible body of work to reflect on, from his groundbreaking sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show to the Night at the Museum movies. One thing that we feel he can never get enough credit for, however, is his inimitable gift for physical comedy. A lot of people have attempted similar things over the years, but what he did, particularly…
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Comedian and actor Dick Van Dyke danced on rooftops more than 60 years ago in "Mary Poppins." And last year, he danced barefoot around his yard in the video for Coldplay's "All My Love," which went viral on his 99th birthday.
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