Dick York

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    Дик Йорк, Richard "Dick" Allen York, Richard Allen York

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Dick York (born September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom *Bewitched* (1964–1972). His portrayal of the character made him a beloved figure in American television history. Dick York was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He showed an early interest in acting and eventually moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater. Before his acting career took off, York worked various odd jobs, including as a radio announcer. His big break came in the 1950s when he began landing roles in both television and film. York's early acting career was filled with roles in movies and television series. He appeared in films such as They Came to Cordura (1959) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), where he played small but significant parts. His television appearances also included guest spots on a number of popular series. However, it was his role as Darrin Stephens on Bewitched that brought him lasting fame. The show, which debuted in 1964, starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens, a witch married to an ordinary man, Darrin. York played the first Darrin, a role he portrayed for the first five seasons of the show. The show became a massive hit and is remembered as one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1960s. His portrayal of Darrin was beloved for his humorous and often exasperated reactions to the magical chaos caused by Samantha’s powers. In 1969, due to health issues, York was forced to leave Bewitched during the sixth season. His departure was explained on the show by having Darrin suffer an illness that made him unable to continue working. Actor Dick Sargent replaced him in the role for the final three seasons, but York's version of Darrin remains the most fondly remembered by fans of the show. Throughout his life, Dick York struggled with health problems. In the early 1950s, he was diagnosed with a severe back injury that led to chronic pain. The pain became debilitating, and York became addicted to painkillers, which contributed to his departure from *Bewitched*. His health issues were often a private struggle, and they affected his career in the latter part of his life. York married his wife, Joan Alt, in 1951, and they had three children together. Despite his professional struggles and health challenges, York remained committed to his family and enjoyed a relatively quiet life outside the public eye in his later years. Dick York passed away on February 20, 1992, at the age of 63, from complications related to emphysema. His death was a great loss to the entertainment world, as he was widely regarded as a talented and beloved actor, especially for his work on Bewitched.

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  • wc Gender: Male
  • calendar_month Birth Date: 1928-09-04
  • event Death Date 1992-02-20
  • school Known for: Acting
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  • info Birth Place Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Dick York

7.7

Inherit the Wind

1960-07-07

6.5

Operation Mad Ball

1957-08-17

6.5

My Sister Eileen

1955-09-22

6.4

Cowboy

1958-01-23

7

Three Stripes in the Sun

1955-11-23

6.7

Reflections of Evil

2002-03-22

5.1

Bewitched

2005-06-21

7.5

Predestination

2014-08-28

6.9

Them!

1954-06-16

6

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022-10-27

6

Last Date

1950-03-26

5.6

Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films

2003-06-27

3.1

Shy Guy

1947-08-05

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Bookkeeping and You

1947-01-01

6.6

They Came to Cordura

1959-06-01

5.2

The Last Blitzkrieg

1959-01-30

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Rest and Health

1949-01-01

4.2

High School U.S.A.

1984-05-26

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Insomnia

1945-11-15

7

The Incredible Doktor Markesan

1962-02-25

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How Friendly Are You?

1951-02-21

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Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life

2023-04-16

6.7

Simon & Simon

1981-11-24

6.3

Route 66

1960-10-07

8.5

The Twilight Zone

1959-10-02

8.5

The Twilight Zone

1959-10-02

5.5

Naked City

1958-09-30

5

Studio One

1948-11-07

7.9

Bewitched

1964-09-17

6.3

General Electric Theater

1953-02-01

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

5.7

Going My Way

1962-10-03

6.2

Outlaws

1960-09-26

7.2

Rawhide

1959-01-09

5

The Millionaire

1955-01-19

6.5

The Virginian

1962-09-19

6.5

Thriller

1960-09-13

3.3

Climax!

1954-10-07

5.7

Adventures in Paradise

1959-10-05

6.3

The Philco Television Playhouse

1948-10-03

6

Playwrights '56

1955-10-04

5.5

Dr. Kildare

1961-09-27

6.3

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

1959-09-21

7.2

Rawhide

1959-01-09

5

The Millionaire

1955-01-19

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

5

Studio One

1948-11-07

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

5

Studio One

1948-11-07

7.7

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955-10-02

7.9

The Untouchables

1959-10-15

6.5

Alcoa Theatre

1957-09-30

6

Stagecoach West

1960-10-04

7.8

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962-09-20

7.5

The Flintstones

1960-09-30

7.5

Kraft Television Theatre

1947-05-07

7.5

Kraft Television Theatre

1947-05-07

6

Omnibus

1952-11-09

6.3

Wagon Train

1957-09-18