Dick York

Dick York

Deceased · Born: Sep 4, 1928 · Died: Feb 20, 1992

Personal Details

BornSep 4, 1928 Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Parents
  • Bernard York
  • Betty York

Biography

York, a tall and lanky individual, is most notably remembered for his portrayal of the first and most exasperated "Darrin Stephens" on the enduring television series Bewitched, which premiered in 1964. Unfortunately, his tenure on the show came to an end in 1969 due to a persistent and debilitating back condition that greatly impacted his quality of life.

In his later years, York dedicated himself to founding Acting for Life, a private fundraising initiative aimed at supporting the homeless, which he managed from the comfort of his own home. Despite being confined to his bed due to a degenerative spine injury that had taken a significant toll on his physical health, York remained committed to his philanthropic endeavors, inspiring others with his unwavering dedication to a noble cause.

York's remarkable story serves as a testament to his unshakeable spirit, resilience, and enduring legacy, which continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Career

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2014
Predestination
Predestination as Darrin Stephens in Bewitched (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2005
Bewitched
Bewitched as Darrin Stephens (archive)
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2003
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2002
Reflections of Evil
Reflections of Evil as Darrin Stephens (archive footage)
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1983
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1964
Bewitched
Bewitched as Darrin Stephens
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1963
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The Virginian
The Virginian as Jeff Tolliver
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Rawhide
Rawhide as Elwood P. Gilroy
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1961
Thriller
Thriller as Fred Bancroft
{"id":5231,"title":"Inherit the Wind","year":"1960","character":"Bertram T. Cates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inherit-the-wind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/51vqkqomkv10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/51vqkqomkv10.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind as Bertram T. Cates
{"id":66423,"title":"The Last Blitzkrieg","year":"1959","character":"Sergeant Otto Ludwig","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-blitzkrieg","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66423.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Last Blitzkrieg
The Last Blitzkrieg as Sergeant Otto Ludwig
{"id":13523,"title":"They Came to Cordura","year":"1959","character":"Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-came-to-cordura","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22btcjrgkstg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22btcjrgkstg.jpg"},"released":1}
They Came to Cordura
They Came to Cordura as Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
{"id":10455,"title":"The Twilight Zone","year":1959,"character":"Capt. Phil Riker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-twilight-zone-1959","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/24g2krjs3n00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/24g2krjs3n00.jpg"},"released":1}
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as Capt. Phil Riker
{"id":66213,"title":"Cowboy","year":"1958","character":"Charlie, Trailhand","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66213.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Cowboy
Cowboy as Charlie, Trailhand
{"id":10406,"title":"Alfred Hitchcock Presents","year":1958,"character":"Norman Logan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/alfred-hitchcock-presents-1955","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66796,"title":"Operation Mad Ball","year":"1957","character":"Cpl. Bohun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/operation-mad-ball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66796.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
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Climax!
Climax! as Gordon Bates
{"id":67078,"title":"My Sister Eileen","year":"1955","character":"Ted Loomis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-sister-eileen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67078.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
My Sister Eileen
My Sister Eileen as Ted Loomis
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Three Stripes in the Sun
Three Stripes in the Sun as Cpl. Neeby Muhlendorf
{"id":25606,"title":"Them!","year":"1954","character":"Teenager in Police Station","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/them","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7temh3vc5b00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7temh3vc5b00.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Them!
Them! as Teenager in Police Station
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2022