Dick Vitale
Born: 1939-06-09 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2022
- Dickie V as Self
2018
- Basketball: A Love Story as Self
2017
- Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On as Himself
2016
- With A Kiss as Self (archive footage)
2013
- Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry as Self - ESNP Announcer
2012
2007
- Home of the Giants as Self
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
2002
- A Season on the Brink as Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000
- Love & Basketball as Dick Vitale
1998
- He Got Game as Dick Vitale
1997
- The 6th Man as Self
1995
- Jury Duty as Hal Gibson
1994
- Hoop Dreams as Self
- 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