Dick Vitale
June 9, 1939 (85 years old) in Passaic, New Jersey, USA
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.
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Credits
- 2022 · Dickie V as Self
- 2018 · Basketball: A Love Story as Self
- 2017 · Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On as Himself
- 2013 · Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry as Self - ESNP Announcer
- 2012 · Man in the Glass: Dale Brown Story as Himself
- 2007 · Home of the Giants as Self
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as
- 2000 · Love & Basketball as Dick Vitale
- 1998 · He Got Game as Dick Vitale
- 1995 · Jury Duty as Hal Gibson
- 1994 · Hoop Dreams as Self
- 1994 · Blue Chips as Himself
- 1990 · Time Out, Baby! as Narrator / Host
- 1988 · The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! as Baseball Announcer
- 1984 · The Cosby Show as Dan Vicente