Dick York

Dick York

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1928-09-04
Deathday: 1992-02-20 (63 years old)

Biography

Dick York (born September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom *Bewitched* (1964–1972). His portrayal of the character made him a beloved figure in American television history.


Dick York was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He showed an early interest in acting and eventually moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater. Before his acting career took off, York worked various odd jobs, including as a radio announcer. His big break came in the 1950s when he began landing roles in both television and film.


York's early acting career was filled with roles in movies and television series. He appeared in films such as They Came to Cordura (1959) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), where he played small but significant parts. His television appearances also included guest spots on a number of popular series.


However, it was his role as Darrin Stephens on Bewitched that brought him lasting fame. The show, which debuted in 1964, starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens, a witch married to an ordinary man, Darrin. York played the first Darrin, a role he portrayed for the first five seasons of the show. The show became a massive hit and is remembered as one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1960s. His portrayal of Darrin was beloved for his humorous and often exasperated reactions to the magical chaos caused by Samantha’s powers.


In 1969, due to health issues, York was forced to leave Bewitched during the sixth season. His departure was explained on the show by having Darrin suffer an illness that made him unable to continue working. Actor Dick Sargent replaced him in the role for the final three seasons, but York's version of Darrin remains the most fondly remembered by fans of the show.


Throughout his life, Dick York struggled with health problems. In the early 1950s, he was diagnosed with a severe back injury that led to chronic pain. The pain became debilitating, and York became addicted to painkillers, which contributed to his departure from *Bewitched*. His health issues were often a private struggle, and they affected his career in the latter part of his life.


York married his wife, Joan Alt, in 1951, and they had three children together. Despite his professional struggles and health challenges, York remained committed to his family and enjoyed a relatively quiet life outside the public eye in his later years.


Dick York passed away on February 20, 1992, at the age of 63, from complications related to emphysema. His death was a great loss to the entertainment world, as he was widely regarded as a talented and beloved actor, especially for his work on Bewitched.

Filmography

all 50

TV Shows 27

Movies 23

self 1

Voice 1

Self/Darrin Stephens (archive footage)
Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life

Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life (2023)

Movie
Darrin Stephens in Bewitched (archive footage) (uncredited)
Predestination

Predestination (2014)

Movie
6.36
Darrin Stephens (archive)
Bewitched

Bewitched (2005)

Movie
9
Darrin Stephens (archive footage)
Reflections of Evil

Reflections of Evil (2002)

Movie
Superintendant McCarthy
High School U.S.A.

High School U.S.A. (1984)

Movie
Darrin Stephens
Bewitched

Bewitched (1964)

TV
6.33
Darrin Stephens (voice)
The Flintstones

The Flintstones (1960)

TV
6.62
Fred Bancroft
Thriller

Thriller (1960)

TV
Capt. Phil Riker / Hector B. Poole
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1959)

TV
8
Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura (1959)

Movie
Frank Price / Elwood P. Gilroy
Rawhide

Rawhide (1959)

TV
4
Charles Colano
Naked City

Naked City (1958)

TV
Charlie, Trailhand
Cowboy

Cowboy (1958)

Movie
Corporal James Sloan
Alcoa Theatre

Alcoa Theatre (1957)

TV
J.J. Bunce / Herbert Wiggam / Tom Barton / Ralph Jones / Manny Coe / Norman Logan
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

TV
4.75
Ken Leighton / Sandy Newell
The Millionaire

The Millionaire (1955)

TV
Gordon Bates
Climax!

Climax! (1954)

TV
Teenager in Police Station
Them!

Them! (1954)

Movie
6
Nick (as Richard York)
Last Date

Last Date (1950)

Movie
George Fox / George Weston / Lt. Paul Koestler
Studio One

Studio One (1948)

TV
Phillip Norton
Shy Guy

Shy Guy (1947)

Movie
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-09-04

Deathday
1992-02-20 (63 years old)

Birth Name
Richard Allen York

Birth Place
Fort Wayne, United States

Citizenships
United States

Residences
Rockford, United States

Also Known As
Дик Йорк, Richard "Dick" Allen York, Richard Allen York

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