VanDyke Dick Vedic birth chart profile
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Cancer Lagna

VanDyke Dick

December 13, 1925 · West Plains, Missouri
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Jupiter / Mercury · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
EntertainmentActorSingerEntertain/MusicDirectorSkills - Multi-facetedEntertain/BusinessDivorcee
Biography

Who is VanDyke Dick?

American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer, whose entertainment career has spanned seven decades. Van Dyke is the recipient of five Primetime Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy Award, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995. He received the Screen Actors Guilds highest honor, the SAG Life Achievement Award, in 2013. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard and has also been recognized as a Disney Legend. He first gained recognition on radio and Broadway, then he became known for his role as Rob Petrie on the CBS television sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966). He also gained significant popularity for roles in the musical films Bye Bye Birdie (1963), Mary Poppins (1964), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), and Mary Poppins Returns (2018). His other prominent film appearances include roles in The Comic (1969), Dick Tracy (1990), Curious George (2006), Night at the Museum (2006), and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014). Other prominent TV roles include the leads in The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971–1974), Diagnosis: Murder (1993–2001), and Murder 101 (2006–2008) which both co-starred his son Barry. Van Dyke was born to Hazel Victoria (née McCord; 1896 – 1992), a stenographer, and Loren Wayne "Cookie" Van Dyke (1898–1976), a salesman. He grew up in Danville, Illinois. He is the older brother of actor Jerry Van Dyke (1931–2018). Van Dyke has Dutch, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry, with a family line that traces back to Mayflower passenger John Alden. On 12 February 1948 he and the former Margerie Willett were married on the radio show Bride and Groom. They had four children: Christian, Barry, Stacy, and Carrie Beth. They divorced in 1984 after a long separation. Van Dyke lived with longtime companion Michelle Triola for more than 30 years, until her death in 2009. On 29 February 2012, at the age of 86, Van Dyke married 40-year-old make-up artist Arlene Silver. They had met six years earlier at the SAG awards. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Dick Van Dyke

Born December 13, 1925, in West Plains, United States. Dick Van Dyke is an American actor, comedian, singer and dancer whose career spans more than six decades in film, television and stage.

Overview

Van Dyke is widely regarded as a cornerstone of classic American entertainment. He became a household name with The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966), celebrated for his buoyant energy, comedic timing and versatility. He achieved enduring film fame for his role as Bert in Mary Poppins (1964) and as Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). His work bridges traditional television comedy and evergreen musical film, earning him acclaim and a lasting fan base.

Notable Works

  • The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV, 1961–1966) – creator and star; multiple Emmy Awards.
  • Mary Poppins (1964) – film role as Bert, the cheerful chimney sweeper with a magical touch.
  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – film as Caractacus Potts, the inventive inventor.
  • Mary Poppins Returns (2018) – film cameo as Mr. Dawes Jr., revisiting his classic character in a modern sequel setting.

Recent Projects and News

In recent years, Van Dyke has appeared primarily in interviews, special programs and public appearances celebrating his legacy. The most widely discussed contemporary project was the 2018 film Mary Poppins Returns, where he contributed a cameo as Mr. Dawes Jr. Since then, he has remained active in public life through appearances, retrospectives and charity engagements, with no widely publicized new feature film releases reported in the mid- to late-2020s.

Social Media and Online Presence

Publicly known social media presence includes profiles on major platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. Verified accounts exist for updates and fan interactions, but always verify authenticity through official channels or reputable press coverage. For the most current information, consult his official site or trusted biographical sources.

Note: This profile summarizes widely verifiable career highlights and public information. For detailed, up-to-date sources, please refer to authorized interviews, official profiles, and archival materials associated with Dick Van Dyke.

Which Raj Yogas are in VanDyke Dick's birth chart?

5 FOUND

VanDyke Dick's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Sasa Yoga, Varishtha Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is VanDyke Dick running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

VanDyke Dick is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Apr 4, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026.

PREVIOUSDec 2, 2025 - Apr 4, 2026
Jupiter / Jupiter / Saturn
NOWApr 4, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026
Jupiter / Jupiter / Mercury
NEXTJul 23, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Jupiter / Jupiter / Ketu

What do VanDyke Dick's numerology numbers say?

VanDyke Dick's core numbers are Life Path 6, Destiny 7, Soul Urge 7, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 1, Birth 4.

Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1948
Relationship
Marriage 12 February 1948 (Margerie Willett, first wife)
1961
Career
Prize 1961 (Tony award for "Bye Bye Birdie")
1964
Career
Prize 1964 (Grammy Award for "Mary Poppins" soundtrack)
1964
Career
Prize 1964 (First Emmy for "The Dick Van Dyke Show")
1984
Relationship
Divorce dates 1984 (Margerie Willett)
1995
Career
Prize 1995 (Television Hall of Fame)
2009
Death
Death of Mate 30 October 2009 (Michelle Triola)
2012
Relationship
Marriage 29 February 2012 (Arlene Silver, second wife)
2013
Career
Prize 2013 (SAG Life Achievement Award)
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