Barry Van Dyke is a well known actor who hails from the country of the United states of America. Barry Van Dyke is the second born son of well known entertainer and actor Dick Van Dyke. Barry Van Dyke is the stepson of Arlene Silver-Van Dyke, the make-up artist and Barry Van Dyke’s uncle is Jerry Van Dyke.

Personal Life and Career

Barry Van Dyke was born on July 31, in the year 1955 in the city of Atlanta in the country of the United States of America. Being an American citizen by birth, Barry Van Dyke was the second child of Margie Willett and Dick Van Dyke, Margie was the first wife of Dick Van Dyke.

Barry Van Dyke made his debut in the Television show called The Dick Van Dyke Show, in which he portrayed Florian. His character was that of nine year old boy who played the violin. It was in this show that Barry Van Dyke appeared alongside his older brother Christian Van Dyke. Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke’s father had advised him to pursue a career in show business only after he completed his graduation.

Barry Van Dyke also became a gofer on the TV show The New Dick Van Dyke show, which was helmed by his father, Dick Van Dyke. The show made it’s debut in the year 1971 and was aired on television until the year 1974. Later, he got the opportunity to be an extra on the show.

Later, Barry Van Dyke was also part of the The Van Dyke Show, which didn’t run beyond six episodes on television, it was here that he worked alongside his father, Dick Van Dyke, once again. Barry Van Dyke even went on to work on the TV show called Diagnosis : Murder. The show was aired on television for 9 years, from 1993 to the year 2001. Post this, Barry Van Dyke appeared in the TV films, Murder 101, in which once again he appeared along with his father, Dick Van Dyke. In all the above mentioned series Barry Van Dyke had important leading roles.

Barry Van Dyke has also been a regular feature on numerous other television shows and he even appeared on the TV show Galactica 1980 where he portrayed the role of Lieutenant Dillion. Barry Van Dyke was also seen on The Dukes of Hazard, Magnum P.I, Remington Steele and The Love Boat. Barry Van Dyke has also portrayed the roles of Ace Combat Pilot and even the retd. M.I.A soldier named St. John Hawke during the 4th and final season of the TV show called Airwolf.

Barry Van Dyke has been married to Mary Carey since the year 1974, the duo together have four children named Carey who was born on February 25,1976, Shane who was born on August 28,1979, the third child is named Wes and he was born on October 22,1984 and the youngest child of the duo is named Taryn and was .born on June 1st,1986.