Barry Van Dyke

Barry Van Dyke is an American actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Detective Steve Sloan on Diagnosis: Murder. In the show, Barry appeared alongside his father, Dick Van Dyke, who is an award-winning entertainer. Dick is globally known for appearing in the CBS sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Barry often works with his father appearing in several other television shows. Besides, Diagnosis: Murder, Barry's tv credits include Remington Steele, Magnum, P.I., The Redd Foxx Show, etc. Now, let's get to know some exciting details about Barry.

Barry Van Dyke Wife

The 69-year-old, Barry Van Dyke has been married to his longtime wife, Mary Carey Van Dyke since 1974. There is no additional information about their relationship history. However, the couple first met in 1967 as per sources.

Barry and his wife, Mary has been married for 46 years. To date, the pair haven't been involved in any controversies. Additionally, they share four children; three sons, Carey, Shane, and Wes along with a daughter named, Taryn.

Back in 2017, the Diagnosis: Murder actor became the victim of a death hoax. Further, several online tabloids wrote fake death news. As of 2021, Barry along with his wife and their children are happy, healthy, and successful.

Barry Van Dyke and his all four kids have worked with Dick Van Dyke!

The family of six has a very strong relationship and makes public appearances together. All four children have worked with their grandfather, Dick in Diagnosis: Murder.

Children followed their Father's Footsteps

Barry's first son, Carey was born on February 25, 1976. He is an actor/ writer best known for his roles on The Silence, Chernobyl Diaries, and Don't Worry Darling. In 2000, he married Anne Coolbaugh. They have three daughters, Ava (b: 2001), Gracie (b: 2003), and Jane (b: 2007). Likewise, Anne has two children, Alex and Mia from her past marriage.

Barry's second son, Shane was born on August 28, 1979. He is also an actor, writer, and director who worked with his eldest brother in The Silence and Chernobyl Diaries. He has appeared in Titanic II as well.

Meanwhile, the third son, Wes was born on October 22, 1984. He first tried his hand on acting but later realized his passion for arts. Wes often shares his paintings on social media. Further, Wes is also a married man.

The only daughter and fourth child, Taryn was born on June 1, 1986. She is an actress who has appeared with her elder siblings on Diagnosis: Murder.

Parents and Siblings

Barry Van Dyke was born on July 31, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. He is the second child of Dick Van Dyke and his ex-wife, Margie Willett. Barry has one older brother, Christian, and two younger sisters, Stacy and Carrie Beth.

Barry's parents married on February 12, 1948, after dating for one month. After 36-years of marriage, Dick and Margie got divorced in 1984. The reason for their divorce was Dick's unfaithfulness.

While still married to Margie, Dick had a partner, Michelle Triola Marvin. They were in relation from 1976 until Michelle died in 2009. Besides, his first wife Margie passed away due to cancer in 2008. Afterward, Dick has been married to Arlene Silver since 2012.

Net Worth

Barry Van Dyke has a net worth of $6 million as per celebrity net worth. He has mostly worked on television films and shows. Mostly known associating with his father, Barry appeared in two feature films, Heavenly Deposit and The Untold Story in 2019.

Talking about his father, Dick has a net worth of $50 million. He is a legendary actor, comedian director, and producer. Dick amassed such a fortune through his acting roles in many successful films, musicals, TV sitcoms, and dramas.