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Dick Vitale

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Dick Vitale

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 9, 1939 (87 years old)

Place of Birth

Passaic, New Jersey, USA

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

Acting
2022Dickie VSelf
2018Basketball: A Love StorySelf
2017Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk OnHimself
2016With a KissSelf (archive footage)
2015I Hate Christian LaettnerSelf
2013Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood RivalrySelf - ESNP Announcer
2012Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown StorySelf
2007Home of the GiantsSelf
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2002A Season on the BrinkDick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000Love & BasketballDick Vitale
1998He Got GameDick Vitale
1997The 6th ManSelf
1996Arli$$Dick Vitale (voice)
1995Jury DutyHal Gibson
1994Blue ChipsHimself
1994Hoop DreamsSelf
1990Time Out, Baby!Narrator / Host
1988The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!Baseball Announcer
1984The Cosby ShowDan Vicente