
Dick Vitale
Born
June 9, 1939 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For

Dickie V
Self
2022

Basketball: A Love Story
Self · (9 episodes)
2018

Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On
Himself
2017

With A Kiss
Self (archive footage)
2016

Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
Self - ESNP Announcer
2013

Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
Self
2012

Home of the Giants
Self
2007

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 episode)
2003

Love & Basketball
Dick Vitale
2000

He Got Game
Dick Vitale
1998

Jury Duty
Hal Gibson
1995

Hoop Dreams
Self
1994

Blue Chips
Himself
1994

Time Out, Baby!
Narrator / Host
1990

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Baseball Announcer
1988

The Cosby Show
Dan Vicente · (1 episode)
1984