Biography
He has that same genuine likability factor, owns that same trademark lantern jaw and is just as appealing and gifted as his older brother, Dick Van Dyke, but, for decades, Jerry Van Dyke had to bear the brunt of his brother's overwhelming shadow. The comic actor was born six years younger than Dick on July 27, 1931, in Danville, Illinois. Raised there, the crew cut blond showed an aptitude for clowning in high school. His stand-up comedy venues first took the form of dives and strip clubs throughout the Deep South in which his banjo-playing became an intricate part of the routine. At one point, Jerry was a regular on the Playboy club circuit. He then set his sights on the top showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City and became a dependable opening act.
Jerry's early career should have been rightfully interrupted when he joined the Air Force in 1952. He, instead, kept the troops laughing by performing in Special Services shows. Winning a military talent contest actually earned him a couple of appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show") and resulting TV exposure. Following his tour of duty, he nabbed variety appearances and a regular comic relief role on The Judy Garland Show (1963). He found comic acting parts as well on TV. Like brother Dick, who was a huge TV star by this time, Jerry also did a stint emceeing a game show. In Jerry's case, it was Picture This (1963).
Filmography
all 48
TV Shows 35
Movies 13
self 5
Sid & Judy (2019)
The Middle (2009)
My Name Is Earl (2005)
Unscripted (2005)
Committed (2005)
The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004)
The District (2000)
Yes, Dear (2000)
Merry Christmas, George Bailey! (1997)
Annabelle's Wish (1997)
Teen Angel (1997)
You Wish (1997)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
The Drew Carey Show (1995)
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
Grace Under Fire (1993)
The Pelican Brief (1993)
To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)
Coach (1989)
Run If You Can (1988)
W.A.R.: Women Against Rape (1987)
Fresno (1986)
Charles in Charge (1984)
Newhart (1982)
13 Queens Blvd. (1979)
The Love Boat (1977)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
The Headmaster (1970)
Love, American Style (1969)
Angel in My Pocket (1969)
Accidental Family (1967)
Good Morning, World (1967)
That Girl (1966)
My Mother the Car (1965)
Love and Kisses (1965)
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
The Cara Williams Show (1964)
The Judy Garland Show (1963)
McLintock! (1963)
Palm Springs Weekend (1963)
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
General Electric True (1962)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Kraft Music Hall (1958)
Perry Mason (1957)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1931-07-27
Deathday2018-01-05 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceDanville, United States of America
Height
ChildrenKelly Jean Van Dyke
FatherLoren Wayne Van Dyke
MotherHazel Vorice McCord
SiblingsDick Van Dyke
RelativesShane Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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