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Dick York(1928-1992)

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Dick York in Bewitched (1964)
Bewitched
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Bewitched (1964–1972)
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The gangly York is best remembered as the first and most frustrated "Darrin Stephens" on the long-running TV series Bewitched (1964). He left the series in 1969 because of a chronic back ailment. He later founded Acting for Life, a private fund-raising effort for the homeless which he managed from his home, where he was bedridden with a degenerative spine injury.
BornSeptember 4, 1928
DiedFebruary 20, 1992(63)
BornSeptember 4, 1928
DiedFebruary 20, 1992(63)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 3 nominations total

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Known for

Gene Kelly, Spencer Tracy, Donna Anderson, Fredric March, and Dick York in Inherit the Wind (1960)
Inherit the Wind
8.1
  • Bertram T. Cates
  • 1960
Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, and Dick York in Bewitched (1964)
Bewitched
7.6
TV Series
  • Darrin Stephens
  • Darrin the Bold
My Sister Eileen (1955)
My Sister Eileen
6.8
  • Ted 'Wreck' Loomis(as Richard York)
  • 1955
Jack Lemmon and Glenn Ford in Cowboy (1958)
Cowboy
6.7
  • Charlie
  • 1958

Credits

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Actor



  • High School U.S.A. (1984)
    High School U.S.A.
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Superintendant McCarthy
    • 1984
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Sutton
    • 1984
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Martin Donlevy
    • 1983
  • Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, and Dick York in Bewitched (1964)
    Bewitched
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Darrin Stephens
    • Darrin the Bold
    • 1964–1969
  • Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Don Messick, Alan Reed, and Jean Vander Pyl in The Flintstones (1960)
    The Flintstones
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Darrin Stephens (voice)
    • 1965
  • John McIntire in Wagon Train (1957)
    Wagon Train
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Ben Mitchell
    • Charley Shutup
    • Willie Pettigrew
    • 1961–1964
  • Rawhide (1959)
    Rawhide
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Elwood P. Gilroy
    • Frank Price
    • 1961–1963
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Jeff Tolliver
    • 1963
  • Alfred Hitchcock in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
    The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Sheriff Will Pearce
    • 1963
  • George Maharis and Martin Milner in Route 66 (1960)
    Route 66
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Lieutenant School
    • 1963
  • Going My Way (1962)
    Going My Way
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Tom Colwell
    • 1962–1963
  • Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Alfred Hitchcock Presents
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Herbert Wiggam
    • Tom Barton
    • Ralph Jones ...
    • 1957–1962
  • Thriller (1960)
    Thriller
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Fred Bancroft
    • 1962
  • John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, and Chill Wills in Frontier Circus (1961)
    Frontier Circus
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Jeb Randall
    • 1961
  • Dr. Kildare (1961)
    Dr. Kildare
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Harry Benton
    • 1961

Soundtrack



  • Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, and Dick York in Bewitched (1964)
    Bewitched
    7.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Yaga-Zoozie (Incantation)"
    • 1965–1968
  • Stagecoach West (1960)
    Stagecoach West
    7.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Silent Night" (uncredited)
    • 1960
  • My Sister Eileen (1955)
    My Sister Eileen
    6.8
    • performer: "I'm Great" (uncredited)
    • 1955

Videos6

The Flintstones: Season 6
Trailer 1:11
The Flintstones: Season 6
Bewitched
Trailer 1:43
Bewitched
Bewitched
Trailer 1:43
Bewitched
Bewitched: Season 1
Trailer 0:55
Bewitched: Season 1
Bewitched: Season 6
Trailer 1:27
Bewitched: Season 6
Bewitched
Trailer 0:59
Bewitched
INHERIT THE WIND (Eureka Classics) New & Exclusive HD Trailer
Trailer 2:17
INHERIT THE WIND (Eureka Classics) New & Exclusive HD Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Richard York
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • September 4, 1928
    • Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • February 20, 1992
    • East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA(emphysema)
  • Spouse
    • Joan AltNovember 17, 1951 - February 20, 1992 (his death, 5 children)
  • Children
      Kim York
  • Parents
      Bernard York
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared in "Bus Stop" on Broadway. Comedy. Written by William Inge. Scenic Design by Boris Aronson. Directed by Harold Clurman. Music Box Theatre: 2 Mar 1956- 21 Apr 1957 (478 performances). Cast: Anthony Ross (as "Dr. Gerald Lyman"), Kim Stanley (as "Cherie"), Albert Salmi (as "Bo Decker"), Elaine Stritch (as "Grace Hoylard"), Crahan Denton (as "Virgil Blessing"), Phyllis Love (as "Elma Duckworth"), Patrick McVey (as "Carl"), Lou Polan (as "Will Masters"). Replacement actors: Barbara Baxley (as "Cherie"), Kent Smith (as "Dr. Gerald Lyman"), Dick York (as "Bo Decker"). Produced by Robert Whitehead and Roger L. Stevens. NOTE:: Filmed as Bus Stop (1956).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    During the filming of They Came to Cordura (1959), Dick was seriously injured during a railroad handcar scene. He and Gary Cooper were propelling a handcar down a railroad track with other men when he accidentally lifted the mechanism without his comrades' help and wrenched his back, tearing the muscles along the right side of his back. For him it was the beginning of the end. He grew addicted to painkillers and struggled valiantly another decade before retiring in 1969.
  • Quotes
    You know, three whales get in trouble and people from all over volunteer to help. Wouldn't it be wonderful if one old has-been actor with a hose up his nose could help millions?
  • Trademarks
      The role of Darrin Stephens #1 on Bewitched (1964).

FAQ

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  • When did Dick York die?
    February 20, 1992
  • How did Dick York die?
    Emphysema
  • How old was Dick York when he died?
    63 years old
  • Where did Dick York die?
    East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
  • When was Dick York born?
    September 4, 1928

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