Bold claim: Dick Van Dyke finally gets the VMAs he’s long deserved on his milestone 100th birthday. He’s already collected Emmys, a Grammy, and a Tony, plus major honors like the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, and inductions into both the Television Hall of Fame and the Disney Legends Hall of Fame. Yet the VMAs had remained elusive—until now.
A year ago, Van Dyke joined Coldplay for a video commemorating his 99th birthday in which he starred and helped produce “All My Love.” That clip went on to win Best Rock Video at the 2025 MTV VMAs in September. While Van Dyke didn’t attend the awards ceremony, his celebration yesterday featured a moment when his wife, Arlene Silver, handed him his first Moon Man trophy. By all accounts, the moment was touching but low-key—after all, he’s 100, and not much still wows him.
The birthday festivities also included a live piano showcase by Jon Batiste. He treated guests to performances of “Put On A Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie and “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins. The surprise highlight came when Batiste played “When The Saints Go Marching In,” prompting Van Dyke to join in singing.
If you’re curious about how Van Dyke spent the rest of his day, there may have been Jeopardy! reruns on his screen—his wife has hinted at him enjoying those nostalgic clips. Watch the birthday moments below for a complete snapshot of the celebration.
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