- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1939
- 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.
Filmography
movieDickie V
2022 · Self
tvBasketball: A Love Story
2018 · Self
movieRudy Ruettiger: The Walk On
2017 · Himself
movieWith a Kiss
2016 · Self (archive footage)
movieI Hate Christian Laettner
2015 · Self
movieDuke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
2013 · Self - ESNP Announcer
movieMan in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
2012 · Self
movieHome of the Giants
2007 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
movieA Season on the Brink
2002 · Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieLove & Basketball
2000 · Dick Vitale
movieHe Got Game
1998 · Dick Vitale
movieThe 6th Man
1997 · Dick Vitale
tvArli$$
1996 · Dick Vitale (voice)
movieJury Duty
1995 · Hal Gibson
movieHoop Dreams
1994 · Self
movieBlue Chips
1994 · Dick Vitale
movieTime Out, Baby!
1990 · Narrator / Host
movieThe Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988 · Baseball Announcer
tvThe Cosby Show
1984 · Dan Vicente