Known for

Acting

Born

Jun 9, 1939 (87 years old)

Place of birth

Passaic, New Jersey, USA

Dick Vitale

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.

Titles

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Series • 2003

The Cosby Show

Series • 1984

Arli$$

Series • 1996

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Movie • 1988

Dickie V

Movie • 2022

He Got Game

Movie • 1998

Blue Chips

Movie • 1994

Love & Basketball

Movie • 2000

The 6th Man

Movie • 1997

Jury Duty

Movie • 1995

Hoop Dreams

Movie • 1994

I Hate Christian Laettner

Movie • 2015

A Season on the Brink

Movie • 2002

Home of the Giants

Movie • 2007

With a Kiss

Movie • 2016