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Dick Clark was born in Mount Vernon, New York, United States on November 30, 1929. Dick Clark was credited as an actor, businessperson and film producer. Death is recorded on April 18, 2012, at the age of 82. Schooling on record includes Mount Vernon High School and Syracuse University. Listed accolades include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host (1979), Peabody Awards, Grammy Trustees Award (1990) and 5 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about Dick Clark is how he turned hosting into an institution. Anyone can introduce a band, but anchoring American Bandstand for three decades and then becoming the voice that rang in the New Year for millions on Rockin' Eve is a different kind of feat. He never needed to be the loudest person in the room; he made the talent shine while quietly becoming a fixture of American life. Being inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Television Halls of Fame as a presenter tells you everything. He was the warm, steady center that kept the party going.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dick Clark
- Name (Japanese)
- ディック・クラーク
- Reading
- でぃっく・くらーく
- Born
- November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012
- Origin
- Mount Vernon, New York, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- actor / businessperson / film producer / screenwriter / radio personality
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Mount Vernon High School
- University
- Syracuse University
Awards & achievements
- 1979 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
- Peabody Awards
- 1990 Grammy Trustees Award
- 2013 Disney Legends
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1990 Radio Hall of Fame
- 1992 Television Hall of Fame
- 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | American Bandstand |
| Notable work | Pyramid |
| Notable work | Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dick Clark born?
Born November 30, 1929.
When did Dick Clark die?
Died April 18, 2012, aged 82.
Where was Dick Clark from?
Dick Clark was from Mount Vernon, New York, United States.
What did Dick Clark do?
Dick Clark worked as actor, businessperson, film producer, screenwriter, radio personality.
How tall was Dick Clark?
Dick Clark was 175 cm.
What was Dick Clark known for?
Notable works include American Bandstand, Pyramid, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
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