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The award-winning Dick Van Dyke has become a Hollywood legend. His career, which spans seven decades, made him a TV phenomenon. But how did his career start? He worked as a radio announcer then later formed a comedy duo with Phil Erickson. Until he was given the lead role in the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show, for which he won three Emmy Awards.

His stardom continued to rise as he starred in the films, Mary Poppins and Bye Bye Birdie. Van Dyke may no longer be as active in acting as he was before, but he has written five books to his credit. Throughout his career, Van Dyke was able to take home a Grammy Award, a Tony, and five Primetime Emmys. In 1995, he was called up to receive the Television Hall of Fame. In 2013, Van Dyke was then given the highest honor from the Screen Actors Guild, which is the SAG Life Achievement Award.