Biography
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was an American game-show host, radio andtelevision personality, and businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions, which he sold part of in recent years. Clark is best known for hosting long-running television shows such as American Bandstand, five versions of the game show Pyramid, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Clark was long known for his departing catchphrase, "For now, Dick Clark...so long," delivered with a military salute, and for his youthful appearance, earning the moniker "America's Oldest Teenager." Clark suffered a significant stroke in late 2004. With speech ability still impaired, Clark returned to his New Year's Rockin' Eve show on December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006. Subsequently, he appeared at the Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, and every New Year's Rockin' Eve show through the 2011/2012 show. On April 18, 2012, Clark died of a heart attack at the age of 82.
Acted in 47
2010s
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2000s
- 2004
Wildwood Days
Movie
- 2002
Baby Bob
Dick Clark · 1 episode
- 2001
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
Dick Clark
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
The Fantastic Four: A Legend Begins
Dick Clark (voice) (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Dick Clark
- 1985
The $100,000 Pyramid
TV
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Movie
Sorority '62
Movie
- 1977
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Movie
- 1975
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Dick Clark
- 1974
- 1970
The Phynx
Dick Clark
1960s
- 1968
Killers Three
Roger
- 1966
- 1965
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
The Young Doctors
Dr. Alexander
- 1960
Because They're Young
Neil Hendry
Produced 38
2000s
- 2002
- 2000
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
Greed
Executive Producer
- 1997
Deep Family Secrets
Executive Producer
- 1996
Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous
Executive Producer
The Making of a Hollywood Madam
Executive Producer
- 1995
Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth
Executive Producer
- 1993
Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story
Executive Producer
- 1991
Death Dreams
Executive Producer
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
Superstars and their Moms
Executive Producer
- 1985
- 1984
Puttin' on the Hits
Executive Producer
- 1983
The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
Executive Producer
The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
Executive Producer
- 1981
Murder in Texas
Executive Producer
- 1980
Men Who Rate a 10
Executive Producer
Valentine Magic on Love Island
Executive Producer
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Executive Producer
1970s
- 1979
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
Executive Producer
Birth of the Beatles
Executive Producer
Elvis
Executive Producer
- 1978
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
Executive Producer
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Executive Producer
- 1975
The Werewolf of Woodstock
Producer
- 1974
- 1972
1960s
- 1968
Killers Three
Producer
The Savage Seven
Producer
Psych-Out
Producer
- 1967
- 1963
Wrote 2
1970s
- 1978
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
Writer
1960s
- 1968
Killers Three
Story
Created 2
1990s
- 1999
Greed
Creator
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2007
Appearances69
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
McEnroe
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2014
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
Self
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
Why Not? with Shania Twain
Self (archive footage) · 6 episodes
2000s
- 2009
2009 Game Show Awards
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2008
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Self
- 2006
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Self
- 2004
Michael Jackson: The One
Self
- 2003
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Self (archive footage)
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 2002
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Self
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel
Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Narrator (voice)
- 2000
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1990s
- 1999
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Self (archive footage)
- 1998
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
- 1997
Jenny
Self · 1 episode
- 1995
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Self (uncredited)
Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth
Himself
- 1993
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Self
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1988
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Self
- 1987
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
Himself
- 1985
The Compleat Al
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1983
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Self
- 1982
Twilight Theater II
Self- Guest
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1981
Good Evening, Captain
Self
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
Himself
- 1980
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self - Host
1970s
- 1978
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
Self - Host
Mickey's 50
Self
Deadman's Curve
Self
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1972
1960s
- 1968
Jack Benny's Bag
Self
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
- 1963
- 1962
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
- 1957
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode