Willard Van Dyke - Actor Profile

Willard Van Dyke

Directing
2Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 5, 1906
Birth Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

About Willard Van Dyke

Willard Van Dyke (December 5, 1906 – January 23, 1986) was an American filmmaker, photographer, arts administrator, teacher, and former director of the film department at the Museum of Modern Art. Van Dyke went to the University of California, dropping out for a time to avoid taking an ROTC course. Van Dyke died in January 23, 1986 of a heart attack on his way to Cambridge, Mass., where he was named Laureate Artist in Residence at Harvard. He was 79 years old. Van Dyke is survived by his second wife, the former Barbara Millikin, of New York; a daughter, Alison Van Dyke, of Ithaca, N.Y.; three sons, Peter of New York City; Murray of Santa Fe and Neil of Stowe, Vt., and six grandchildren. Description above from the Wikipedia article Willard Van Dyke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Best Willard Van Dyke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willard Van Dyke's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willard Van Dyke.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Birth of a Nation Self Average Similar →
1986 He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →

Willard Van Dyke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willard Van Dyke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willard Van Dyke is "He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Willard Van Dyke acted in?

Willard Van Dyke has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.