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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
DEVO
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2024
McEnroe
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2022
This Is Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2021
My Darling Vivian
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2020
Beastie Boys Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2020
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2014
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Character: (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2010
2009 Game Show Awards
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2009
Rainman Twins
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
The Wrecking Crew
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
Wildwood Days
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Michael Jackson: The One
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2004
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2003
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
Bowling for Columbine
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
Crew
Crew Credits
American Dreams
Role: Producer
TV • 2002
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2000
Greed
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1999
Greed
Role: Creator
TV • 1999
The Weird Al Show
Role: Producer
TV • 1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Role: Producer
TV • 1997
Deep Family Secrets
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1997
The Making of a Hollywood Madam
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1996
Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1993
Death Dreams
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1991
Catchfire
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1990
Live! Dick Clark Presents
Role: Producer
TV • 1988
Live! Dick Clark Presents
Role: Creator
TV • 1988
Superstars and their Moms
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1987
Copacabana
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1985
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1985
Puttin' on the Hits
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1984
The Power
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1984
The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 1983
The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1983