Dick Van Dyke is regarded as a national treasure. He has been an inspiration to many people throughout the years, and his outstanding training program continues to set the standard.Dick, who is 95 years old, does all of his workouts in his backyard using his own equipment. He continues to dance and sing, most recently with his wife, Arlene, who is also a singer.
“So, all you old guys out there, listen to me,” Dick adds. I’m telling you, you’ve got a long way to go. “I’m still singing and dancing.” He considers himself an active actor and can’t wait to reach the huge 100-year-old milestone.”Do you consider yourself still active as an actor?” says a ‘CBS This Morning’ interviewer of Dick. “Oh, sure!” says Dick. I’ve always wanted to perform, but I wasn’t sure how much until this year. Yeah, I’d take the…I’d do anything on stage right now.” He grins and smiles with the interviewer.
They discuss his appearance in the 2018 ‘Mary Poppins’ film and how he danced on top of a desk. He claimed that the director gave him four alternatives for what he could accomplish, and he chose the most difficult!Dick Van Dyke began his seven-decade career as a radio and television personality. He earned the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in the original production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Following his breakthrough, Dick was granted his own show, ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ which ran from 1961 until 1966.
When those honors are combined with his iconic role in the original ‘Mary Poppins,’ no one can match Dick’s legendary position. He’s received every accolade imaginable and is still going strong in his 90s.