Son of Dick Van Dyke
His sons Shane Van Dyke and Carey Van Dyke guest starred in two episodes of "Diagnosis Murder" (1993) written by Barry.
Has four children: Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke, Wes Van Dyke and Taryn Van Dyke.
Nephew of actor Jerry Van Dyke.
His four children have all starred in two episodes of 'Diagnosis Murder" (1993)_ together: 6th season - "Never Say Die" and 7th season - "Fronier Dad".
Second oldest son, Shane Van Dyke, has a small running role as medical student "Alex Smith" on "Diagnosis Murder" (1993).
Attended Pierce Junior College in LA - majored in Theater Arts.
Became a grandfather last year when his oldest son. Carey Van Dyke, and his wife, Anne, had a baby girl on July 26, 2001. The baby's name is Ava.
He and his oldest son Carey wrote the very last episode of "Diagnosis Murder" (1993) (in the 8th season) called "The Blair Nurse Project".
Brother of Stacy Van Dyke, 'Carrie Beth Van Dyke' and Christian Van Dyke.
Shares the same birthday as Wesley Snipes, Michael Klesic, J.K. Rowling, Ben Chaplin, Emilia Fox and Loren Dean.
Stepson of Michelle Triola.