## Jerry Van Dyke Net Worth
Jerry Van Dyke’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million. He was born on the 27th of July 1931 in Danville, Illinois, USA. The comedian and actor is widely known for his own TV show “The Jerry Van Dyke Show”, his appearances in the movies “The Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon” (1976) and “13 Queens Boulevard” (1979), as well as his roles in the TV series “Coach”.
Van Dyke has accumulated his wealth over almost 55 years in the entertainment industry, with assets including an 800-acre ranch in Arkansas and residences in Los Angeles and Mexico. His interest in comedy dates back to his high school days at Danville High School, where he started performing his first stand-ups. Prior to officially beginning his career in 1962, he joined WTHI-TV in Indiana during his time in the US Air Force and then joined Tops In Blue, an active duty members touring performance troupe in 1954.
His initial TV career includes his own show, “The Jerry Van Dyke Show”, which provided the basis for his net worth. Van Dyke’s career saw a significant breakthrough after he began appearing in his brother’s show, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, and soon after, he became a part of the regular cast on “The Judy Garland Show” in 1963. His big screen debut came in the same year with supporting roles in the movies “McLintock”, “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father” and “Palm Springs”.
Van Dyke continued to add more acting roles to his portfolio by the 1970s, such as starring in the sitcoms “My Mother the Car” and “Accidental Family”, as well as appearing in movies like “Love and Kisses” (1965) and “Again in My Pocket” (1969). Throughout the next decade, he spent time touring various Playboy Clubs across the country and occasionally made appearances in TV shows such as “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, “Fantasy Island”, and “Love, American Style”.
Van Dyke’s most famous and recognizable role came between 1989 and 1997, as Luther Van Dam in ABC TV’s sitcom “Coach”. He was nominated for Emmy Awards four times in a row from 1990 to 1993 for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In recent years, he has appeared in popular TV series including “Yes, Dear”, “Raising Hope”, “The Millers”, and “The Middle”.
Apart from his career, Van Dyke is also known for his personal life. He was married to Carol Johnson between 1957 and 1974, with whom he had three children. His second wife is Shirley Jones, to whom he has been married since 1984. Together, they reside on an 800-acre ranch where they raise llamas and horses. Additionally, Van Dyke is an avid poker player and occasionally plays in ESPN tournaments.
### Structural Info
– **Full Name:** Jerry Van Dyke
– **Net Worth:** $15 million
– **Date Of Birth:** July 27, 1931
– **Place Of Birth:** Danville, Illinois, United States
– **Height:** 1.78 m
– **Profession:** Actor, Comedian
– **Education:** Danville High School, United States Air Force Tops In Blue
– **Nationality:** United States of America
– **Spouse:** Carol Johnson (m. 1957–74), Shirley Ann Jones (m. 1977)
– **Children:** Kelly Jean Van Dyke, Jerri Lynn Van Dyke, Ronald Van Dyke
– **Parents:** Loren Van Dyke, Hazel Vorice (née McCord) Van Dyke
– **Siblings:** Dick Van Dyke
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– **Nominations:** Emmy Awards for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1990-1993)
### Filmography
Jerry Van Dyke has a versatile filmography including role in various TV series, movies, and TV specials. Some notable ones are:
– *The Middle* – 2010-2015 – TV Series – Tag Spence
– *Coach* – 1989-1997 – TV Series – Assistant Coach Luther Horatio Van Dam / Luther Van Dam
– *My Mother the Car* – 1965-1966 – TV Series – Dave Crabtree
### Quotes
– “[on the script for the pilot of Gilligan’s Island (1964)] It was the worst thing I have ever read in my life.”
– “To me, life is like a soap opera. I love tuning in every day to see what’s going to happen next.”
### Facts
Jerry Van Dyke has an interesting history in the entertainment industry and has been a part of some notable events:
– Started television career at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute in the 1950s. He and his brother both applied for a job there but Dick did not get hired.
– The part of George Utley on Newhart (1982) was originally created for him.
– Turned down the role of Gilligan on Gilligan’s Island (1964) because he thought it was “the worst thing” he had ever read.
### Awards
– Primetime Emmy Awards
– Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Coach (1989)
– Viewers for Quality Television Awards
– Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series – Coach (1989)
– American Television Awards
– Best Supporting Actor in a Situation Comedy – Coach (1989)
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