Dick Van Dyke Regrets Turning Down This Iconic Film Role

Michelle Stein November 20, 2025, 8:25 am

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Dick Van Dyke is known for playing the lovable goofball on TV and in films — but the legendary actor said he regrets turning down a very different type of role in an iconic film franchise.

During an interview with Today that aired on November 18, Van Dyke, who turns 100 on December 13, dished on one of his only regrets in his seven-decade career.

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