Dick Clark

Dick Clark

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov 30, 1929
Death2012-04-18
BiographyRichard 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

Academy of Country Music Awards
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Academy of Country Music Awards

as Host
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

as Host
Miss Universe Pageant
Running

Miss Universe Pageant

as Host
Miss USA Pageant
Running

Miss USA Pageant

as Host
The Emmy Awards
Running

The Emmy Awards

as Host
American Bandstand
Ended

American Bandstand

as Host
Live! Dick Clark Presents
Ended

Live! Dick Clark Presents

as Host
The $10,000 Pyramid
Ended

The $10,000 Pyramid

as Host
The $100,000 Pyramid
Ended

The $100,000 Pyramid

as Host
The $20,000 Pyramid
Ended

The $20,000 Pyramid

as Host
The $25,000 Pyramid
Ended

The $25,000 Pyramid

as Host
The $50,000 Pyramid
Ended

The $50,000 Pyramid

as Host
The Dick Clark Show
Ended

The Dick Clark Show

as Host
Where the Action Is
Ended

Where the Action Is

as Host

Part of Crew

Academy of Country Music Awards
Running

Academy of Country Music Awards

as Executive Producer
American Music Awards
Running

American Music Awards

as Executive Producer
American Bandstand
Ended

American Bandstand

as Creator
Where the Action Is
Ended

Where the Action Is

as Creator

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