Dick Clark

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Dick Clark

Dick Clark is best known for The Simpsons, Futurama, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Dick Clark was born on November 30, 1929. Dick Clark died on April 18, 2012 at the age of 82.

Born
November 30, 1929
Place of birth
Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Died
April 18, 2012 (82 years old)

Biography

Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was an American game-show host, radio andtelevision personality, and businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions, which he sold part of in recent years. Clark is best known for hosting long-running television shows such as American Bandstand, five versions of the game show Pyramid, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Clark was long known for his departing catchphrase, "For now, Dick Clark...so long," delivered with a military salute, and for his youthful appearance, earning the moniker "America's Oldest Teenager." Clark suffered a significant stroke in late 2004. With speech ability still impaired, Clark returned to his New Year's Rockin' Eve show on December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006. Subsequently, he appeared at the Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, and every New Year's Rockin' Eve show through the 2011/2012 show. On April 18, 2012, Clark died of a heart attack at the age of 82.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Dick Clark been in?

Dick Clark is best known for The Simpsons, Futurama, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

When was Dick Clark born?

Dick Clark was born on November 30, 1929. (Mount Vernon, New York, USA)

How old is Dick Clark?

Dick Clark died on April 18, 2012 at the age of 82.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·