Dick Vitale

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.

Known For

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Cosby Show

Arli$$

Basketball: A Love Story

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

He Got Game

Blue Chips

The 6th Man

All Movies (16)

• Dickie V2022 · as Self
• Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On2017 · as Himself
• With a Kiss2016 · as Self (archive footage)
• I Hate Christian Laettner2015 · as Self
• Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood Rivalry2013 · as Self - ESNP Announcer
• Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story2012 · as Self
• Home of the Giants2007 · as Self
• A Season on the Brink2002 · as Dick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Love & Basketball2000 · as Dick Vitale
• He Got Game1998 · as Dick Vitale
• The 6th Man1997 · as Dick Vitale
• Jury Duty1995 · as Hal Gibson
• Hoop Dreams1994 · as Self
• Blue Chips1994 · as Dick Vitale
• Time Out, Baby!1990 · as Narrator / Host
• The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!1988 · as Baseball Announcer

All TV Shows (4)

• Basketball: A Love Story2018 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self
• Arli$$1996 · as Dick Vitale (voice)
• The Cosby Show1984 · as Dan Vicente