Dick Van Dykeis a bonafide legend of the stage and screen.
For decades, the actor and natural comedian has entertained families with wholesome characters.
Then, of course, there’s Van Dyke’s sitcom years.
He shined on screen, but had trouble socializing in real life.
It led him to alcohol, an addiction with which he struggled for 25 years before getting sober.
“And I found if I had a drink, it would loosen me up.
The barriers went down and I became very social.
That’s what got me started.”
At 95-years-old, he continues to work.
He even has a project in pre-production this year (perIMDb).
Through all the ups and downs, Van Dyke has created work he’s proud of.
According toCelebrity Net Worth, the actor has a net worth of $50 million.
Yet money is hardly what matters to Van Dyke.
His proudest achievement is helping others find the courage to get sober.
He’s in his fifth decade of sobriety and has never regretted walking away from alcohol.
“So I’m very proud of that.”
