An influential American filmmaker, actor, and writer, he was born on March 20, 1922, in the Bronx, New York. He gained fame as a writer and performer on the "Your Show of Shows" and later created the iconic "The Dick Van Dyke Show." His directorial career featured popular comedies such as "The Jerk" and "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid." A frequent collaborator with Steve Martin, he also appeared in films like "Ocean's Eleven." He received numerous accolades throughout his career, including several Emmy Awards.