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Dick Cavett

Bio: Richard Alva Cavett (/ˈkævɪt/; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality and former talk show host. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States for five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s

Born: Thu, Nov 19 1936

Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, USA

Dick Cavett is 88 years old

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From Roger Moore with Love

Dick Cavett was 88 in From Roger Moore with Love as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 2024

Faye

Dick Cavett was 87 in Faye as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2024

Godard Cinema

Dick Cavett was 86 in Godard Cinema as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 2023

Godard by Godard

Dick Cavett was 86 in Godard by Godard as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2023

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story

Dick Cavett was 86 in The Lost Weekend: A Love Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 2023

Groucho & Cavett

Dick Cavett was 86 in Groucho & Cavett as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2022

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Dick Cavett was 86 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 2022

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Dick Cavett was 85 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022

Moonage Daydream

Dick Cavett was 85 in Moonage Daydream as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2022

The Ghost of Richard Harris

Dick Cavett was 85 in The Ghost of Richard Harris as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2022

Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue

Dick Cavett was 85 in Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 2022

Lucy and Desi

Dick Cavett was 85 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022

Live at Mister Kelly's

Dick Cavett was 84 in Live at Mister Kelly's as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021

The Capote Tapes

Dick Cavett was 84 in The Capote Tapes as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2021

Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

Dick Cavett was 84 in Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2021

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

Dick Cavett was 82 in Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Dick Cavett was 82 in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019

Mike Wallace Is Here

Dick Cavett was 82 in Mike Wallace Is Here as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2019

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Dick Cavett was 82 in Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2019

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

Dick Cavett was 82 in What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2019

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast

Dick Cavett was 82 in Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2019

Nureyev

Dick Cavett was 81 in Nureyev as 'Self, Archive Footage'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 2018

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

Dick Cavett was 81 in Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2018

Bergman: A Year in a Life

Dick Cavett was 81 in Bergman: A Year in a Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2018

This Is Bob Hope...

Dick Cavett was 81 in This Is Bob Hope... as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2017

Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America

Dick Cavett was 80 in Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 2017

Kyoko

Dick Cavett was 80 in Kyoko as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2017

I Am Not Your Negro

Dick Cavett was 80 in I Am Not Your Negro as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2017

On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

Dick Cavett was 80 in On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2017

All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone

Dick Cavett was 79 in All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016

Janis: Little Girl Blue

Dick Cavett was 78 in Janis: Little Girl Blue as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2015

Best of Enemies

Dick Cavett was 78 in Best of Enemies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2015

Listen to Me Marlon

Dick Cavett was 78 in Listen to Me Marlon as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2015

Dick Cavett's Vietnam

Dick Cavett was 78 in Dick Cavett's Vietnam

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 2015

James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message

Dick Cavett was 77 in James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 2014

A Venue For The End Of The World

Dick Cavett was 77 in A Venue For The End Of The World as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2014

Dick Cavett's Watergate

Dick Cavett was 77 in Dick Cavett's Watergate as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2014

Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate

Dick Cavett was 77 in Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate as 'Self - Chat-Show Host'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 2014

River of Fundament

Dick Cavett was 77 in River of Fundament as 'Wake Guest'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2014

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Dick Cavett was 76 in Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 2013

David Bowie: Five Years

Dick Cavett was 76 in David Bowie: Five Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 2013

Excuse Me for Living

Dick Cavett was 75 in Excuse Me for Living as 'Reverend Pilatus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

Dick Cavett was 75 in Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 2012

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

Dick Cavett was 75 in Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2012

Norman Mailer: The American

Dick Cavett was 75 in Norman Mailer: The American as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2012

Driving Me Crazy

Dick Cavett was 75 in Driving Me Crazy as 'Mr. Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 2012

Woody Allen: A Documentary

Dick Cavett was 75 in Woody Allen: A Documentary as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 2011

Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again

Dick Cavett was 74 in Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2011

Simon & Garfunkel: Across the Airwaves

Dick Cavett was 74 in Simon & Garfunkel: Across the Airwaves as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 2010

Unforgettable

Dick Cavett was 73 in Unforgettable

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 2010

Smash His Camera

Dick Cavett was 73 in Smash His Camera as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Dick Cavett was 73 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Dick Cavett was 71 in Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008

To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore

Dick Cavett was 70 in To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2007

Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie

Dick Cavett was 70 in Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 2007

Tension: Who's Guilty Now?

Dick Cavett was 70 in Tension: Who's Guilty Now? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 2007

Decoy: A Map to Nowhere

Dick Cavett was 70 in Decoy: A Map to Nowhere as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 2007

Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe

Dick Cavett was 70 in Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007

The Dick Cavett Show with Mel Brooks

Dick Cavett was 69 in The Dick Cavett Show with Mel Brooks as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2006

Duane Hopwood

Dick Cavett was 68 in Duane Hopwood

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2005

Frontier University Dreams

Dick Cavett was 68 in Frontier University Dreams as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2005

Inside Deep Throat

Dick Cavett was 68 in Inside Deep Throat as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2005

Celsius 41.11

Dick Cavett was 67 in Celsius 41.11 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Dick Cavett was 67 in Jack Paar: Smart Television as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 2003

The Education of Gore Vidal

Dick Cavett was 66 in The Education of Gore Vidal as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2003

Behind the Seams

Dick Cavett was 63 in Behind the Seams as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2000

Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music & Life of Leon Anderson

Dick Cavett was 63 in Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music & Life of Leon Anderson as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 30 2000

Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising

Dick Cavett was 62 in Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Elvis Meets Nixon

Dick Cavett was 60 in Elvis Meets Nixon as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1997

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Dick Cavett was 58 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995

Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage

Dick Cavett was 58 in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994

Forrest Gump

Dick Cavett was 57 in Forrest Gump as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1994

Barbarians at the Gate

Dick Cavett was 56 in Barbarians at the Gate as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1993

Year of the Gun

Dick Cavett was 54 in Year of the Gun as 'Ben Gershon'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1991

The One, the Only... Groucho

Dick Cavett was 54 in The One, the Only... Groucho as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1991

The Fred Astaire Songbook

Dick Cavett was 54 in The Fred Astaire Songbook as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1991

Robert Redford & Sydney Pollack: The Men and Their Movies

Dick Cavett was 54 in Robert Redford & Sydney Pollack: The Men and Their Movies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1990

Night of 100 Stars III

Dick Cavett was 53 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990

Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous

Dick Cavett was 53 in Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Moon Over Parador

Dick Cavett was 51 in Moon Over Parador as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1988

After School

Dick Cavett was 51 in After School as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1988

Funny

Dick Cavett was 51 in Funny as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988

Beetlejuice

Dick Cavett was 51 in Beetlejuice as 'Bernard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1988

Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread

Dick Cavett was 50 in Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1987

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Dick Cavett was 50 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Dick Cavett was 49 in Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Bye Bye Kipling

Dick Cavett was 49 in Bye Bye Kipling as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Koyaanisqatsi

Dick Cavett was 46 in Koyaanisqatsi as 'Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1983

The Video Wine Guide with Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett was 45 in The Video Wine Guide with Dick Cavett as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1982

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

Dick Cavett was 45 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1982

HealtH

Dick Cavett was 43 in HealtH as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1980

Simon

Dick Cavett was 43 in Simon as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980

Remember Me

Dick Cavett was 42 in Remember Me as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979

Power Play

Dick Cavett was 41 in Power Play as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978

Annie Hall

Dick Cavett was 40 in Annie Hall as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1977

Funny Girl to Funny Lady

Dick Cavett was 38 in Funny Girl to Funny Lady as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1975

Janis

Dick Cavett was 37 in Janis

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974

Jimi Hendrix

Dick Cavett was 36 in Jimi Hendrix as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1973

Nightside

Dick Cavett was 36 in Nightside as 'Dick Cavett'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1973

Imagine

Dick Cavett was 36 in Imagine as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1972

Cocksucker Blues

Dick Cavett was 35 in Cocksucker Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1972

Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

Dick Cavett was 35 in Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1972

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Dick Cavett was 35 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972

Festival at Ford's

Dick Cavett was 34 in Festival at Ford's as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1971

Fight of the Century

Dick Cavett was 34 in Fight of the Century as 'Self-(Audience Member)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1971

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Dick Cavett was 33 in Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1970

Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show

Dick Cavett was 32 in Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1969

From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall

Dick Cavett will be 88+ in From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War

Dick Cavett will be 88+ in I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Dick Cavett was 84+ in 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2021

The Story of Late Night

Dick Cavett was 84+ in The Story of Late Night as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 02 2021

What's My Name | Muhammad Ali

Dick Cavett was 82+ in What's My Name | Muhammad Ali as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 14 2019

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Dick Cavett was 78+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Dick Cavett was 77+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Dick Cavett was 74+ in George Harrison: Living in the Material World as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 12 2011

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Dick Cavett was 72+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Dick Cavett was 72+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

Childrens Hospital

Dick Cavett was 72+ in Childrens Hospital as 'Dick Cavett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008

Gossip Girl

Dick Cavett was 70+ in Gossip Girl as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Dick Cavett was 66+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The Simpsons

Dick Cavett was 53+ in The Simpsons as 'Dick Cavett (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

It's Garry Shandling's Show

Dick Cavett was 49+ in It's Garry Shandling's Show as 'Self (archive footage) (audio) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1986

Amazing Stories

Dick Cavett was 48+ in Amazing Stories as 'Dick Cavett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Cheers

Dick Cavett was 45+ in Cheers as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Hotel

Dick Cavett was 45+ in Hotel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Yesteryear

Dick Cavett was 45+ in Yesteryear as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1982

Remember When

Dick Cavett was 44+ in Remember When as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 11 1981

Time Was

Dick Cavett was 42+ in Time Was as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 1979

Saturday Night Live

Dick Cavett was 38+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Dinah!

Dick Cavett was 37+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Alias Smith and Jones

Dick Cavett was 34+ in Alias Smith and Jones

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971

The Odd Couple

Dick Cavett was 33+ in The Odd Couple as 'Dick Cavett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

This Is Tom Jones

Dick Cavett was 32+ in This Is Tom Jones as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Dick Cavett was 31+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Phil Donahue Show

Dick Cavett was 30+ in The Phil Donahue Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 1967

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Dick Cavett was 30+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

ABC Stage 67

Dick Cavett was 29+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

The Merv Griffin Show

Dick Cavett was 25+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Dick Cavett was 25+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Kraft Music Hall

Dick Cavett was 21+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Dick Cavett was 18+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Self, Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955