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Dick York

Dick York - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 04, 1928
DiedFebruary 20, 1992 (age 63)
BirthplaceFort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Dick York's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPlaying Darrin Stephens on the television series 'Bewitched' (1964–1969).

Intro

Dick York was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom 'Bewitched.'

Early Life & Background

Dick York was born Richard Allen York in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he began his performing career as a child actor on radio programs during the Golden Age of Radio.

Career Highlights

  • Originated the role of Bertram Cates in the Broadway play 'Inherit the Wind' (1955).
  • Starred as the original Darrin Stephens on 'Bewitched' (1964–1969).
  • Acted in numerous radio shows, films, and television programs during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, including 'They Came to Cordura' (1959).
  • Retired from acting in the early 1970s due to chronic back pain.

Trivia

  • York suffered a debilitating back injury while filming 'They Came to Cordura' (1959), which ultimately led to his departure from 'Bewitched.'
  • He devoted his later years to charity work and founded Acting for Life, a nonprofit aimed at helping the homeless.

FAQs

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When was Dick York born?

Dick York was born the 4 September 1928.

Where is Dick York from?

Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About September 4th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: Richard Allen York, known as Dick York, was born on September 4, 1928, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was an American actor best remembered for his role as Darrin Stephens on the TV series 'Bewitched'.
  • Day of the week: September 4th, 1928 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_York
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dick-York
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0948917/