Who is Barry Van Dyke? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Age: 73 Years, 73 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Mary Carey Van Dyke (m. 1974–2017)

mother: Margie Willett

children: Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke, Taryn Van Dyke, Wes Van Dyke

Actors American Men

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

City: Atlanta, Georgia

U.S. State: Georgia

More Facts

education: Pierce Junior College

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1

Is Barry Van Dyke related to Dick Van Dyke?

Yes, Barry Van Dyke is the son of Dick Van Dyke.
2

What TV shows has Barry Van Dyke appeared in?

Barry Van Dyke has appeared in shows such as "Diagnosis Murder" and "The Love Boat."
3

Has Barry Van Dyke ever directed any episodes of "Diagnosis Murder?"

Yes, Barry Van Dyke directed several episodes of "Diagnosis Murder."
4

Did Barry Van Dyke have any other career besides acting?

Yes, Barry Van Dyke has also worked as a producer and director in addition to his acting career.
5

Is Barry Van Dyke active on social media?

Barry Van Dyke has a presence on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

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Career

Barry Van Dyke landed a major TV role in 1971 in ‘The New Dick Van Dyke Show’. He then appeared in the TV film ‘Stalk the Wild Child’ following which he appeared in an episode of ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Tabitha’. In 1978, the actor was cast as Stuart Stafford in ‘The Harvey Korman Show’. Two years later, he joined the cast of ‘Galactica 1980’. He also did the TV movie ‘Casino’ the same year.

Soon after this, he guest-starred in the TV shows ‘The Powers of Matthew Star’ and ‘Remington Steele’.He then played Russell Donovan in the series ‘Gun Shy’ in 1983. Three years later, Dyke landed a recurring role in ‘The Redd Foxx Show’. After this he got the opportunity to play the role of Saint John Hawke in the drama ‘Airwolf’. He then appeared as Matt Burgess in ‘The Van Dyke Show’.

In 2002, the actor performed in the television films ‘Diagnosis: Murder: A Town without Pity’ and ‘Diagnosis: Murder: Without Warning’. He then began playing Mike Bryant in the TV film series ‘Murder 101’. In 2008, Dyke was cast as Colonel Burke in the feature film titled ‘Light Years Away’. Two years later, he appeared in the direct-to-video film ‘6 Guns’.

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Personal Life

Barry Van Dyke was born on July 31, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA to actor/producer Dick Van Dyke and his first wife Margie Willett. He has two younger sisters named Stacy and Carrie Beth as well as an older brother named Christian. The actor also has a stepmother, Arlene Silver-Van Dyke, who is a makeup artist and his father’s second wife.

Dyke studied at Pierce Junior Collegelocated in Los Angeles and majored in theater arts. He married his wife Mary Carey in 1974. The couple has four kids: Carey, Shane, Wes and Taryn.

Facts About Barry Van Dyke

Barry Van Dyke is not only an actor but also an accomplished pilot, with a private pilot's license and experience flying both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

He comes from a famous showbiz family, with his father being the legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, known for his roles in "Mary Poppins" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

Barry Van Dyke is also a talented musician and enjoys playing the guitar in his spare time.

Despite his successful acting career, Barry Van Dyke has always maintained a low-key and down-to-earth attitude, preferring to focus on his family and personal interests.

In addition to his work in front of the camera, Barry Van Dyke has also tried his hand at directing and producing, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

Barry Van Dyke Biography

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Is Barry Van Dyke related to Dick Van Dyke?

What TV shows has Barry Van Dyke appeared in?

Has Barry Van Dyke ever directed any episodes of "Diagnosis Murder?"

Did Barry Van Dyke have any other career besides acting?

Is Barry Van Dyke active on social media?