Jerry Van Dyke
Acting
Born July 27, 1931 · Danville, Illinois, USA
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…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Perry Mason
The Mike Douglas Show
The Love Boat
The Middle
Coach
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Andy Griffith Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Diagnosis: Murder
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Drew Carey Show
Love, American Style
Newhart
Fantasy Island
My Name Is Earl
Raising Hope
The District
The Ed Sullivan Show
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Kraft Music Hall
Grace Under Fire
That Girl
Charles in Charge
Yes, Dear
The Millers
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Teen Angel
Unscripted
My Mother the Car
General Electric True
Good Morning World
The Cara Williams Show
The Judy Garland Show
Accidental Family
The New Addams Family
McLintock!
Committed
You Wish
The Headmaster