Dick Van Dyke Shatters Emmy Records at 98: Oldest Winner in Daytime Drama Guest Performer Category

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Achievement marks milestone in Van Dyke's seven-decade career
Dick Van Dyke wins Emmy for guest performer role at 98 years old
Oldest winner in Daytime Drama Guest Performer category
Surpassed Betty White's record of winning at 91 years old
Dick Van Dyke Shatters Emmy Records at 98: Oldest Winner in Daytime Drama Guest Performer Category

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke made history at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards by becoming the oldest winner in the category of guest performer in a daytime drama series. At 98 years old, Van Dyke's win for his role as Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux on Days of Our Lives surpassed the previous record held by Betty White, who was 91 when she won an Emmy in 2010. This achievement marks a remarkable milestone in Van Dyke's illustrious career spanning over seven decades.

The awards ceremony took place on June 7, with the live broadcast airing on CBS and Paramount+, while the Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy Awards were streamed online. General Hospital also had a successful night, winning four awards including for best directing, writing, supporting performance by Robert Gossett, and drama series.

Van Dyke's win was met with applause from both his peers and fans alike. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight prior to the ceremony, he shared his secret to a long life:



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    • Dick Van Dyke became the oldest-ever winner of a Daytime Emmy for his guest performance in Days of Our Lives.
    • General Hospital won four awards: best directing, best writing, best supporting performance (Robert Gossett), and best drama series.
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    • Dick Van Dyke won the 2024 Daytime Emmy award for guest performer in a daytime drama series as the oldest actor to receive this honor at the age of 98.
    • He appeared on 'Days of Our Lives' as 'Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux'
    • Van Dyke has been honored by CBS multiple times including his 98th birthday special
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    • Dick Van Dyke won a Daytime Emmy Award at the age of 98, making him the oldest actor to receive this honor.
    • Dick Van Dyke spoke about his secret to a long life: ‘Bust a sweat.’
    • Dick Van Dyke continues to hit the gym three days a week.
    • Dick Van Dyke praised the Days of Our Lives cast for accepting him into their close-knit family.
    • Dick Van Dyke expressed his desire to win an Oscar and complete an EGOT status.
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