Date of birth: December 13, 1925 (Age: 100 as of September 2026)
Full name: Richard Wayne Van Dyke
Born place: West Plains, Missouri, USA
Height: 6’1’’ (185 cm)
Weight: 82 kg (181 pounds)
Hair color: Dark Brown/Grey
Eye color: Blue
Richard Wayne Van Dyke was born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri. He became one of the most recognizable performers in American film, television and stage entertainment.
Van Dyke starred in The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Bye Bye Birdie. He has continued to make occasional appearances and celebrated his 100th birthday in December 2025.
The old headline presented a “secret” to being fit at 92. That unsupported health framing was removed while his century-spanning career was preserved.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
