Barry Van Dyke

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Barry Van Dyke
Barry Van Dyke 1980.JPG
Van Dyke as Lt. Dillon in Galactica 1980
Born (1951-07-31) July 31, 1951 (age 73)
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, presenter
Years active1962; 1971–present
Spouse
Mary Carey
(m. 1974)
Children4, including Shane
Father Dick Van Dyke
Relatives

Barry Van Dyke (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor. He is the second son of actor and entertainer Dick Van Dyke and Margie Willett, and the nephew of Jerry Van Dyke. He has often worked with his father. He is best known to audiences as Lieutenant Detective Steve Sloan, a homicide detective and the son of Dr. Mark Sloan (played by Dick Van Dyke) on Diagnosis: Murder . In the show, the characters' relatives were frequently played by real-life family members. [1]

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Biography

Barry Van Dyke was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Dick Van Dyke and his first wife, Margie Willett (1926–2008).

Van Dyke's television debut was as Florian, a violin-toting nine-year-old in "The Talented Neighborhood" episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show alongside big brother Christian. However, his father advised him to wait before pursuing a show business career. Van Dyke later told a reporter, "He wanted me to have my childhood. He told me that if I still wanted to act after I graduated high school, then it would be OK." [1]

Later, he worked as a gofer on his father's television series, The New Dick Van Dyke Show , which debuted in 1971 and aired until 1974. While working on that show, he secured a part as an extra. [1]

He worked with his father again in the short-lived series The Van Dyke Show (which was canceled after six episodes in 1988) and then the long-running series Diagnosis: Murder , which aired from 1993 to 2001. [2] In both series, he had major roles. He also wrote and directed several episodes of Diagnosis: Murder. After Diagnosis: Murder ended, Barry appeared in the Murder 101 television films, again alongside his father.

Barry Van Dyke also appeared in many other television shows over the course of his long career. His other television work includes a starring role in Galactica 1980 as Lieutenant Dillon, and appearances in Remington Steele ; The Love Boat ; Magnum, P.I. ; The Dukes of Hazzard ; as Ace Combat Pilot and former M.I.A. soldier St. John Hawke in the final season of Airwolf ; The A-Team ; Gun Shy ; Murder, She Wrote ; Mork & Mindy ; and The Redd Foxx Show . [3]

Marriage and children

In 1974, he married Mary Carey; the couple has four children: Carey (born February 25, 1976), Shane (born August 28, 1979), Wes (born October 22, 1984), and Taryn (born June 1, 1986).[ citation needed ]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1961 Hazel Kid playing football on playground (uncredited) [4] Episode: "Hazel and the Playground" [5]
1962 The Dick Van Dyke Show FlorianEpisode: "The Talented Neighborhood"
1971–1974 The New Dick Van Dyke Show Various characters7 episodes
1976 Stalk the Wild Child Volleyball Player TV movie
Gemini Man StewardEpisode: "Escape Hatch"
Van Dyke and Company Computer Date #1Episode #1.6
1977 Wonder Woman FreddyEpisode: "Wonder Woman in Hollywood"
Tabitha Roger BennettEpisode: "Tabitha"
Ants Richard CyrilTV movie
1978 The Harvey Korman Show Stuart StaffordMain cast (5 episodes)
1978 Eight Is Enough Larry PhentonEpisode: "Cinderella's Understudy"
Mork & Mindy Dan PhillipsEpisode: "A Mommy for Morky"
What's Up, Doc?Howard Bannister TV pilot
1979 The MacKenzies of Paradise Cove EricEpisode: "Bridget's Romance"
1980 Galactica 1980 Lt. DillonMain cast (10 episodes)
Casino EdgeTV movie
The Love Boat Scott HansonEpisode: "Boomerang
1981Ghost of a ChanceWayne CliffordTV pilot
1982 The Powers of Matthew Star Coach CurtisEpisodes: "Winning" and "Endurance"
Remington Steele Creighton PhillipsEpisode: "Steele Belted"
Foxfire Light Linc WilderFeature film
1983 Magnum, P.I. Duke DavisEpisode: "The Big Blow"
Gun Shy Russell DonovanMain cast (6 episodes)
The Love Boat Joey GardinerEpisode: "When the Magic Disappears"
1984 The A-Team Dr. Brian LefcourtEpisodes: "The Bend in the River" (Part 1 & 2)
The Dukes of Hazzard Brock CurtisEpisode: "The Dukes in Hollywood"
Mr. MomJack ButlerTV pilot
1985 The Canterville Ghost John OtisTV movie
The Love Boat Roger DeConteEpisode: "Love Times Two"
1986 The Redd Foxx Show Sgt. Dwight StrykerRecurring role (4 episodes)
T. J. Hooker George CollinsEpisode: "Shootout"
The Love Boat Brandon CobbEpisode: "Hello Emily / The Tour Guide / The Winner Number"
1987 Airwolf St. John HawkeMain cast; Season 4 (24 episodes)
1988 The Van Dyke Show Matt BurgessMain cast (10 episodes)
1990 Full House Eric TrentEpisode: "No More Mr. Dumb Guy"
Murder, She Wrote Buddy BlackEpisode: "How to Make a Killing Without Really Trying"
1991 She-Wolf of London Alan DeckerEpisode: "Habeas Corpses"
1992Diagnosis of Murder Detective Steve Sloan Diagnosis: Murder (TV film series)
The House on Sycamore Street
1993A Twist of the Knife
1993–2001 Diagnosis: Murder Main cast (178 episodes)
2002A Town Without Pity Diagnosis: Murder (TV film series)
Without Warning
2006Murder 101Mike Bryant Murder 101 (TV film series)
2007College Can Be Murder
If Wishes Were Horses
2008The Locked Room Mystery
Light Years AwayColonel BurkeFeature film (released 2015)
2010 6 Guns Frank AllisonDirect-to-video film
2012Strawberry Summer (Hallmark title)

Easy Heart (Pixl title)

Jim LandonTV movie
2015Dad DudesPrincipal MillerEpisode: "Pilot"
2019Heavenly DepositRolandFeature film
The Untold StoryEdward

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