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Jerry Van Dyke

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Jul 27 1931

Birthplace: Danville, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Jan 05 2018

Jerry Van Dyke is 86 years old

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Sid & Judy

Jerry Van Dyke would have been no older than 86 in Sid & Judy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2019

The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited

Jerry Van Dyke was 72 in The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited as 'Stacey Petrie'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 11 2004

Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History

Jerry Van Dyke was 70 in Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 2001

Merry Christmas, George Bailey!

Jerry Van Dyke was 66 in Merry Christmas, George Bailey! as 'Uncle Billy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997

Annabelle's Wish

Jerry Van Dyke was 66 in Annabelle's Wish as 'Grandpa Baker (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1997

The Pelican Brief

Jerry Van Dyke was 62 in The Pelican Brief as 'Assistant Coach Luther Horatio Van Dam (archive footage), Assistant Coach Luther Horatio Van Dam in Coach (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993

To Grandmother's House We Go

Jerry Van Dyke was 61 in To Grandmother's House We Go as 'Harvey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1992

Run If You Can

Jerry Van Dyke was 57 in Run If You Can as 'Brian'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 22 1988

W.A.R.: Women Against Rape

Jerry Van Dyke was 55 in W.A.R.: Women Against Rape as 'Bernard Blackwell'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

Angel in My Pocket

Jerry Van Dyke was 37 in Angel in My Pocket as 'Emery'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1969

Love and Kisses

Jerry Van Dyke was 34 in Love and Kisses as 'Freddy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1965

McLintock!

Jerry Van Dyke was 32 in McLintock! as 'Matt Douglas Jr.'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1963

Palm Springs Weekend

Jerry Van Dyke was 32 in Palm Springs Weekend as 'Biff Roberts'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1963

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Jerry Van Dyke was 31 in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as 'Norman Jones'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Raising Hope

Jerry Van Dyke was 79+ in Raising Hope as 'Mel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2010

The Middle

Jerry Van Dyke was 78+ in The Middle as 'Tag Spence'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009

My Name Is Earl

Jerry Van Dyke was 74+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Jerry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005

Unscripted

Jerry Van Dyke was 73+ in Unscripted as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005

Committed

Jerry Van Dyke was 73+ in Committed as 'Walter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 2005

The District

Jerry Van Dyke was 69+ in The District as 'Judge Beers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000

Yes, Dear

Jerry Van Dyke was 69+ in Yes, Dear as 'Big Jimmy Hughes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000

You Wish

Jerry Van Dyke was 66+ in You Wish as 'Grandpa Max'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1997

Teen Angel

Jerry Van Dyke was 66+ in Teen Angel as 'Jerry Beauchamp'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Jerry Van Dyke was 65+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Drew Carey Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 64+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Luther Van Damme'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995

Diagnosis: Murder

Jerry Van Dyke was 62+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Stacy sloan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993

Grace Under Fire

Jerry Van Dyke was 62+ in Grace Under Fire

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1993

Coach

Jerry Van Dyke was 57+ in Coach as 'Luther Van Dam'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989

Fresno

Jerry Van Dyke was 55+ in Fresno as 'Tucker Agajanian'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986

Charles in Charge

Jerry Van Dyke was 53+ in Charles in Charge as 'Mr. Merken'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1984

Newhart

Jerry Van Dyke was 51+ in Newhart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

13 Queens Blvd.

Jerry Van Dyke was 47+ in 13 Queens Blvd. as 'Steven Winters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1979

Fantasy Island

Jerry Van Dyke was 46+ in Fantasy Island as 'Mr. Brennan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978

The Love Boat

Jerry Van Dyke was 46+ in The Love Boat as 'Norman Quigley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 39+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Wes Callison'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970

The Headmaster

Jerry Van Dyke was 39+ in The Headmaster

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970

Love, American Style

Jerry Van Dyke was 38+ in Love, American Style as 'John Pettidrew, Dwayne, Gordon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Accidental Family

Jerry Van Dyke was 36+ in Accidental Family as 'Jerry Webster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967

Good Morning World

Jerry Van Dyke was 36+ in Good Morning World as 'Jerry Carroll'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1967

That Girl

Jerry Van Dyke was 35+ in That Girl

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

My Mother the Car

Jerry Van Dyke was 34+ in My Mother the Car as 'Dave Crabtree'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Jerry Van Dyke was 33+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964

The Cara Williams Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 33+ in The Cara Williams Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1964

The Judy Garland Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 32+ in The Judy Garland Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Jerry Van Dyke was 31+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

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

General Electric True

Jerry Van Dyke was 31+ in General Electric True

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 30+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 30+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Stacey Petrie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

The Andy Griffith Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 29+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Jerry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960

Kraft Music Hall

Jerry Van Dyke was 27+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

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

Perry Mason

Jerry Van Dyke was 26+ in Perry Mason as 'James Douglas'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957

The Ed Sullivan Show

Jerry Van Dyke was 16+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948