Dick York

Date of Birth: September 4, 1928

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: February 20, 1992

Biography

Richard Allen York, better known as Dick York, was an American actor born on September 4, 1928, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is most remembered for his role as Darrin Stephens on the popular television series “Bewitched.” York’s career began in the early 1950s with various roles in radio, stage productions, and early television series. His breakthrough came with the television series “Bewitched,” where he played the leading male role from 1964 to 1969. York’s career was cut short due to a debilitating back injury he sustained during the filming of the movie “They Came to Cordura” in 1959, which plagued him for the rest of his life. Despite his health challenges, York remained active in social causes and even founded Acting for Life, a charity organization. He passed away on February 20, 1992, from complications related to emphysema.

5 Interesting Facts about Dick York

1. Dick York’s back injury was caused while filming a railroad handcar scene in “They Came to Cordura” in 1959, which led to chronic pain and eventually forced him to retire from “Bewitched.”

2. Despite his successful career, York faced severe financial difficulties later in life due to his medical expenses.

3. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1968 for his role in “Bewitched.”

4. York founded a charity organization called Acting for Life, which aimed to help the homeless and those in need.

5. He supported himself and his family by working as a volunteer for a time, providing phone support for a local Helpline and using his acting skills to comfort and aid those in crisis.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dick York

1. “Every time I look in the mirror, I see this stranger who is going to get me.”

2. “Pain is a thing of the mind. The mind can be controlled.”

3. “I’m not willing to be that sick person, that victim. I’m not willing to accept it.”

4. “I had no idea what was ahead of me, but I was ready to face it.”

5. “I think the reason I never really became a big star was because I was always more interested in the work than in the glitz and glamour.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Dick York’s net worth was estimated to be around $200,000, a modest sum by today’s standards but reflective of his successful career in the 1960s.

Children

Dick York had five children with his wife, Joan Alt. Their names are Kim, Mandy, Stacy, Christopher, and Matthew. Despite his health and financial struggles, York remained a dedicated family man.