Barry Van Dyke
Van Dyke as Lt. Dillon in Galactica 1980
Born (1951-07-31) July 31, 1951
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, presenter
Years active1962; 1971–present
Spouse
Mary Carey
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(m. 1974)​
Children4, including Shane
Parent
Relatives

Barry Van Dyke (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor and the second son of actor and entertainer Dick Van Dyke and Margie Willett, and 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]

Biography

Barry Van Dyke was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Dick Van Dyke (born 1925) 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).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1962The Dick Van Dyke ShowFlorianEpisode: "The Talented Neighborhood"
1971–1974The New Dick Van Dyke ShowVarious characters7 episodes
1976Stalk the Wild ChildVolleyball PlayerTV movie
Gemini ManStewardEpisode: "Escape Hatch"
Van Dyke and CompanyComputer Date #1Episode #1.6
1977Wonder WomanFreddyEpisode: "Wonder Woman in Hollywood"
TabithaRoger BennettEpisode: "Tabitha"
AntsRichard CyrilTV movie
1978The Harvey Korman ShowStuart StaffordMain cast (5 episodes)
1978Eight Is EnoughLarry PhentonEpisode: "Cinderella's Understudy"
Mork & MindyDan PhillipsEpisode: "A Mommy for Morky"
What's Up, Doc?Howard BannisterTV pilot
1979The MacKenzies of Paradise CoveEricEpisode: "Bridget's Romance"
1980Galactica 1980Lt. DillonMain cast (10 episodes)
CasinoEdgeTV movie
The Love BoatScott HansonEpisode: "Boomerang
1981Ghost of a ChanceWayne CliffordTV pilot
1982The Powers of Matthew StarCoach CurtisEpisodes: "Winning" and "Endurance"
Remington SteeleCreighton PhillipsEpisode: "Steele Belted"
Foxfire LightLinc WilderFeature film
1983Magnum, P.I.Duke DavisEpisode: "The Big Blow"
Gun ShyRussell DonovanMain cast (6 episodes)
The Love BoatJoey GardinerEpisode: "When the Magic Disappears"
1984The A-TeamDr. Brian LefcourtEpisodes: "The Bend in the River" (Part 1 & 2)
The Dukes of HazzardBrock CurtisEpisode: "The Dukes in Hollywood"
Mr. MomJack ButlerTV pilot
1985The Canterville GhostJohn OtisTV movie
The Love BoatRoger DeConteEpisode: "Love Times Two"
1986The Redd Foxx ShowSgt. Dwight StrykerRecurring role (4 episodes)
T.J. HookerGeorge CollinsEpisode: "Shootout"
The Love BoatBrandon CobbEpisode: "Hello Emily / The Tour Guide / The Winner Number"
1987AirwolfSt. John HawkeMain cast; Season 4 (24 episodes)
1988The Van Dyke ShowMatt BurgessMain cast (10 episodes)
1990Full HouseEric TrentEpisode: "No More Mr. Dumb Guy"
Murder, She WroteBuddy BlackEpisode: "How to Make a Killing Without Really Trying"
1991She-Wolf of LondonAlan DeckerEpisode: "Habeas Corpses"
1992Diagnosis of MurderDetective Steve SloanDiagnosis: Murder (TV film series)
The House on Sycamore Street
1993A Twist of the Knife
1993–2001Diagnosis: MurderMain cast (178 episodes)
2002A Town Without PityDiagnosis: Murder (TV film series)
Without Warning
2006Murder 101Mike BryantMurder 101 (TV film series)
2007College Can Be Murder
If Wishes Were Horses
2008The Locked Room Mystery
Light Years AwayColonel BurkeFeature film (released 2015)
20106 GunsFrank 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mendoza, N. F. (June 5, 1994). "WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Diagnosis: Here's a part that came very naturally to actor Barry Van Dyke". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  2. ↑ Rusoff, Jane Wollman (March 9, 1998). "Dick Van Dyke's prescription for success". CNN. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Barry Van Dyke - Filmography - Movies & TV". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. November 4, 2012. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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