Dick Van Dyke movies in order

In 1963, actor Dick Van Dyke made his film debut in George Sidney’s musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie. From here he appeared in What a Way to Go!, before starring in the beloved Disney movie, Mary Poppins.

As the years flew by, Van Dyke continued to appear on film, and alongside his extensive TV work, he built up a sizeable fanbase. A fanbase which followed him decade by decade through different stories, different genres, and different performances.

Want to follow Dick Van Dyke’s movie career through the years? Then keep reading and you’ll find a list of all the movies starring the actor.

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1960s

As noted above, Dick Van Dyke first appeared on film playing the role of Albert F. Peterson in musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie. The actor appeared alongside a cast which included Janet Leigh, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde, Ed Sullivan, and Maureen Stapleton.

From here, Van Dyke starred in What a Way to Go! with Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Gene Kelly, and Dean Martin, before taking on the iconic role of Bert (as well as the not-as-iconic role of Mr. Dawes Senior) in the fantastic Mary Poppins opposite Julie Andrews.

Other movies during this decade included Divorce American Style and Fitzwilly Stikes Back, as well as another popular movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Taking on the part of Caractacus Potts, Van Dyke starred alongside Sally Ann Howes in what would become one of his signature films.

Dick Van Dyke’s movies during the 1960s included:

• Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
• What a Way to Go! (1964)
• Mary Poppins (1964)
• The Art of Love (1965)
• Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966)
• Divorce American Style (1967)
• Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
• Never a Dull Moment (1968)
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
• Some Kind of Nut (1969)
• The Comic (1969)

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1970s

Moving into the 1970s and Dick Van Dyke kick-started the decade in Cold Turkey, before appearing in The Morning After. A voice role soon followed for the animated movie, Tubby the Tuba, as did a part in The Runner Stumbles.

Van Dyke’s movies during the 1970s included:

• Cold Turkey (1971)
• The Morning After (1974)
• Tubby the Tuba (1975)*
• The Runner Stumbles (1979)

*Voice role

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1980s

Sliding in the 1980s and films during this decade included Harry’s Battles, Drop-Out Father, and Strong Medicine. Van Dyke also starred in the fantasy television movie, Ghost of a Chance.

Dick Van Dyke’s movies during the 1980s included:

• Harry’s Battles (1981)
• The Country Girl (1982)
• Drop-Out Father (1982)
• Found Money (1983)
• Strong Medicine (1986)
• Ghost of a Chance (1987)

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1990s

Into the 1990s and Van Dyke appeared briefly alongside Warren Beatty in comic book crime caper, Dick Tracy, before starring in Daughters of Privilege. Then in 1992 he starred in the television movie Diagnosis of Murder, which not only led to more Diagnosis Murder movies but also a well-received television show.

Dick Van Dyke’s movies during the 1990s included:

• Dick Tracy (1990)
• Daughters of Privilege (1991)
• Diagnosis of Murder (1992)
• Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street (1992)
• Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife (1993)
• Chairman’s Choice (1993)
• The Town Santa Forgot (1993)*

*Voice role

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2000s

Into the 2000s and more Diagnosis Murder movies followed, before Van Dyke appeared in two popular film series: Night at the Museum, and Murder 101.

Movies during this decade included:

• Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity (2002)
• Diagnosis Murder: Without Warning (2002)
• The Gin Game (2003)
• The Alan Brady Show (2003)*
• The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004)
• Murder 101 (2006)
• Curious George (2006)*
• Night at the Museum (2006)
• Murder 101: College Can Be Murder (2007)
• Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007)
• Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery (2008)

*Voice role

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2010s and 2020s

And finally, into the 2010s and 2020s and Van Dyke appeared in another Night at the Museum movie, before taking on the part of Mr. Dawes Jr for Mary Poppins Returns.

Van Dyke’s movies during this period included:

• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)**
• Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
• Life is Boring (2016)
• Trolland (2016)*
• Stars in Shorts: No Ordinary Love (2016)
• Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
• Buttons (2018)
• Capture the Flag (2026)

*Voice role
**Uncredited

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In addition to the above, Dick Van Dyke appeared in a wealth of television shows. Some of the most notable offerings include The Phil Silvers Show, The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Columbo, The Mary Tyler Moore Hour, The Carol Burnett Show, Highway to Heaven, Airwolf, Matlock, Coach, Becker, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Scrubs, Kidding, Days of Our Lives, and The Simpsons.

Dick Van Dyke also fronted 158 episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show, 72 episodes of The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and 10 episodes of The Van Dyke Show. Plus, from 1993 to 2001, Van Dyke took on the role of Dr. Mark Sloan for 178 episodes of medical sleuth show, Diagnosis Murder.

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Editor/Writer/Chimney Sweep

Alex Wiggan

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