Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 9, 1939 (age 87)
Place of Birth
Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Dick Vitale
Biography
Richard John "Dick" Vitale, also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "baby" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games, and has authored nine books and appeared in several movies.
Known For - Movies
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
as Baseball Announcer
He Got Game
as Dick Vitale
Love & Basketball
as Dick Vitale
Blue Chips
as Himself
Jury Duty
as Hal Gibson
Hoop Dreams
as Self
The 6th Man
as Self
A Season on the Brink
as Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
I Hate Christian Laettner
as Self
Home of the Giants
as Self
