The actor has proudly come to collect his ‘Daytime Emmy’ with a very special accessory
The actors and actresses from classic Disney films will always be part of our childhood. Movies like Mary Poppins either The fledgling witch They managed to make us smile when we were little and they continue to do so today. There is no doubt that, when we hear names like Dick Van Dyke, we will always remember funny scenes of that chimney sweep who danced and sang with Julie Andrews. The most curious thing of all is that Mary Poppins It premiered in 1964 and, 60 years later, the actor continues to strive to prove that he is a true legend. Pay attention, because This cult Disney star has made history on television at 98 years old.
The actor has moved to Los Angeles with his wife, Arlene Silver, to attend a very special awards ceremony. Van Dyke has been awarded the Daytime Emmy Award after appearing as a guest actor on the series Days of our lives, where he plays the role of Timothy Robicheaux. But that’s not all, thanks to this recognition he has become the oldest nominated actor in history of these awards. And how have you celebrated it? Showing everyone the best accessory he could wear on such a magical night: his beloved parrot-headed cane from the movie. Mary Poppins.
I am the oldest nominee in history. I can not believe it! I’ve been playing older men all my life. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!
Van Dyke has received the award with pride and has not hesitated to make jokes on and off stage. “I think I’m the last of my generation, really, I’m 98 years old. I keep almost all my marbles. I can’t remember what I had for breakfast today“he jokes in an interview with Entertainment Weekly before confessing that the key to his good health is to continue training in the gym. “To live this long I have to do it. I recommend everyone go. That’s my secret weapon.”
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Van Dyke is aware that is one more recognition away from achieving “EGOT” status, that is, joining the list of 19 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony throughout their career. Within that list are stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Elton John or Alan Menken, among others. After more than 70 years in Hollywood, the actor is willing to do anything to get that Oscar Award that is slipping through his fingers: “Give me a chance. I hope it’s not posthumous.”
