Portrait of Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

Acting

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.

Born: June 9, 1939

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, USA

Filmography

2022
Dickie V

as Self

2016
With A Kiss

as Self (archive footage)

2013
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry

as Self - ESNP Announcer

2002
A Season on the Brink

as Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)

2000
Love & Basketball

as Dick Vitale

1998
He Got Game

as Dick Vitale

1997
1995
Jury Duty

as Hal Gibson

1994
1994
Blue Chips

as Himself

1990
Time Out, Baby!

as Narrator / Host

1984
The Cosby Show

as Dan Vicente