Dick Vitale

Acting

15Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 9, 1939

Birth Place: Passaic, New Jersey, USA

About 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.

Best Dick Vitale Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Vitale's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

Hoop Dreams — Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Ch

Hoop Dreams

1994•Documentary

★7.3

★7.3

Love & Basketball — Monica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. As they grow

Love & Basketball

2000•Comedy

★7.3

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) movie poster

★7.3

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! — When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

He Got Game — A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.

He Got Game

1998•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Blue Chips — Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new playe

Blue Chips

1994•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dick Vitale.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Dickie V	Self	Flop	Similar →
2017	Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2016	With A Kiss	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2013	Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry	Self - ESNP Announcer	Flop	Similar →
2012	Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	Home of the Giants	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	A Season on the Brink	Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
2000	Love & Basketball	Dick Vitale	Hit	Similar →
1998	He Got Game	Dick Vitale	Hit	Similar →
1997	The 6th Man	Self	Average	Similar →
1995	Jury Duty	Hal Gibson	Flop	Similar →
1994	Hoop Dreams	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Blue Chips	Himself	Average	Similar →
1990	Time Out, Baby!	Narrator / Host	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!	Baseball Announcer	Hit	Similar →

Dick Vitale - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Vitale?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Vitale is "Hoop Dreams" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Dick Vitale acted in?

Dick Vitale has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Vitale?

Other notable films include "Love & Basketball", "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!", and "He Got Game".