20 h. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals he turned down James Bond offer: ‘Have you heard my British accent?’

Actor reflected on his career, from highlights to missed opportunities, ahead of his 100th birthday in December

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39 h. ago ‘Do you expect me to talk?’: Dick Van Dyke says he turned down playing James Bond

As the veteran actor turns 100 he reveals that he was approached to play the British spy in the early 60s, but realised his accent wouldn’t have been up to scratchFor more than six decades, the actor Dick Van Dyke has been pilloried for his attempts at a British accent in Mary Poppins (1964). Now, the actor who has since apologised for the “most atrocious cockney accent in the history of cinema” as chimney sweep Bert in the Disney classic has revealed he was in the running to play another UK icon on screen: James Bond.Speaking on the Today TV programme in the US, Van Dyke, who turns 100 next month, said that Bond producer Albert Broccoli approached him to ask if he fancied the role of the British spy in his first big screen outing. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Dick Van Dyke, 99, breaks silence on the legendary role he now regrets turning down

Dick Van Dyke nearly added '007' to his legendary résumé, but says a hilariously bad British accent kept him from stepping into the role.

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3 d. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals secret to longevity ahead of 100th birthday

‘Mary Poppins’ star, 99, celebrates his birthday December 13

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3 d. ago Dick Van Dyke reveals role he regrets turning down — and one he would still like to play

Actor reflected on his career ahead of his 100th birthday in December

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4 d. ago Dick Van Dyke says 'this is something I still want to do' as he shares 'secret' to longevity

Dick Van Dyke, who turns 100 on December 13, has shared a secret to his longevity as he admitted that if he doesn't keep up one aspect of his weekly routine, he "really can feel it"

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4 d. ago Dick Van Dyke's secret to a long life? The biggest age gap marriage in Hollywood! How actor, 99, and his wife, 54, are keeping their love alive ahead of his 100th birthday

Within six years of meeting, Dick and Arlene got married, opening up Hollywood's biggest age gap as the 86-year-old and 40-year-old tied the knot in 2012. They are still going strong 13 years on.

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4 d. ago Dick Van Dyke admits he's 'diminished' and increasingly housebound as he reveals wife Arlene, 54, is the secret to happiness in old age ahead of his 100th birthday

Dick Van Dyke has told how he is increasingly housebond and feeling 'diminished' as he approaches his 100th birthday next month.

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4 d. ago Dick van Dyke shares secret to longevity ahead of 100th birthday as he says 'I really feel it'

Dick van Dyke, whose acting credits include the childhood classic Mary Poppins, recently reflected on his nearly 100 years and revealed the task he continues to stick to "three times a week"

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8 d. ago Dick Van Dyke, 99, says he is ‘physically and socially diminished’

In a new health diary, the ‘Mary Poppins’ star – who turns 100 in December – opened up about his loneliness, writing that ‘every single one of my dearest lifelong friends is gone’

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