As Dick Van Dyke approaches his 100th birthday, fans continue to marvel at his enduring energy and legendary career. According to the reference article, Van Dyke has remained busy promoting his latest book, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life, while still making public appearances and interviews. Despite decades of memorable roles, one of the most surprising revelations came when Van Dyke discussed why he turned down the chance to play James Bond, forever cementing the story of Dick Van Dyke and James Bond in Hollywood lore.

Van Dyke, best known for family-friendly classics like Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, shared with Al Roker that he was approached in 1971, after Sean Connery retired from the role. Internal features on the site often explore alt

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