Dick Vitale
Known For
Acting
Born
1939-06-09 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA
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.
Most Known For
The Cosby Show
as Dan Vicente
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
as Baseball Announcer
Basketball: A Love Story
as Self
Dickie V
as Self
Blue Chips
as Himself
Love & Basketball
as Dick Vitale
He Got Game
as Dick Vitale
The 6th Man
as Self
Jury Duty
as Hal Gibson
Hoop Dreams
as Self
I Hate Christian Laettner
as Self
Home of the Giants
as Self
A Season on the Brink
as Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
With A Kiss
as Self (archive footage)
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story
as Self
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry
as Self - ESNP Announcer
Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On
as Himself
Time Out, Baby!
as Narrator / Host