Richard Wayne "Dick" Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer whose career spans over seven decades. He rose to fame on Broadway with the musical *Bye Bye Birdie* (1961), a performance that earned him a Tony Award. His television breakthrough came with the highly successful sitcom *The Dick Van Dyke Show* (1961-1966), for which he won three Emmy Awards for his innovative physical comedy and charisma. In film, he is universally known for the iconic role of the chimney sweep Bert in the Disney classic *Mary Poppins* (1964), the soundtrack of which earned him a Grammy Award, and for his leading role in *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang* (1968). His career continued successfully into his later years, notably with the popular television series *Diagnosis: Murder*. His numerous career honors include the SAG Life Achievement Award in 2013 and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021, a testament to his lasting impact on American culture.