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Jerry Van Dyke

Acting · Born July 27, 1931 · Danville, Illinois, USA

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. Raised there, the crew cut blond showed an aptitude for clowning in high school. His stand-up comedy venues first took the form of dives and strip clubs throughout the Deep South in which his banjo-playing became an intricate part of the routine. At one point, Jerry was a regular on the Playboy club circuit. He then set his sights on the top showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City and became a dependable opening act.

Movies with Jerry Van Dyke

• McLintock! (1963) — Matt Douglas Jr.
• The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) — Norman Jones
• Annabelle's Wish (1997) — Grandpa Baker (voice)
• To Grandmother's House We Go (1992) — Harvey
• Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) — Uncle Billy
• Angel in My Pocket (1969) — Emery
• Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996) — Self - Host
• Sid & Judy (2019) — Self (archive footage)
• W.A.R.: Women Against Rape (1987) — Bernard Blackwell
• Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001) — Himself
• Palm Springs Weekend (1963) — Biff Roberts
• Run If You Can (1988) — Brian

TV shows with Jerry Van Dyke

• The Middle (2009) — Tag Spence
• Coach (1989) — Luther Van Dam
• Teen Angel (1997) — Jerry Beauchamp
• My Mother the Car (1965) — Dave Crabtree
• The Judy Garland Show (1963) — Self
• You Wish (1997) — Max
• Fresno (1986) — Tucker Agajanian
• Accidental Family (1967) — Jerry Webster