Dick York
Known for Acting · 51 credits
- Born
- 1928-09-04
- Died
- 1992-02-20
- Place of birth
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
- Also known as
- Дик Йорк · Richard "Dick" Allen York · Richard Allen York
Biography
Richard Allen York (September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom Bewitched (1964–1972). His portrayal of the character made him a beloved figure in American television history.
Dick York was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He showed an early interest in acting and eventually moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater. Before his acting career took off, York worked various odd jobs, including as a radio announcer. His big break came in the 1950s when he began landing roles in both television and film.
York's early acting career was filled with roles in movies and television series. He appeared in films such as They Came to Cordura (1959) and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), where he played small but significant parts. His television appearances also included guest spots on a number of popular series.
However, it was his role as Darrin Stephens on Bewitched that brought him lasting fame. The show, which debuted in 1964, starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens, a witch married to an ordinary man, Darrin. York played the first Darrin, a role he portrayed for the first five seasons of the show. The show became a massive hit and is remembered as one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1960s. His portrayal of Darrin was beloved for his humorous and often exasperated reactions to the magical chaos caused by Samantha’s powers.
In 1969, due to health issues, York was forced to leave Bewitched during the sixth season. His departure was explained on the show by having Darrin suffer an illness that made him unable to continue working. Actor Dick Sargent replaced him in the role for the final three seasons, but York's version of Darrin remains the most fondly remembered by fans of the show.
Known For
TV Shows (28)
Bewitched
1964
as Darrin Stephens
Wagon Train
1957
as Charley Shutup
Climax!
1954
as Gordon Bates
The Flintstones
1960
as Darrin Stephens (voice)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Will Pearce
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
as Andy
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Hector B. Poole / Capt. Phil Riker
The Virginian
1962
as Jeff Tolliver
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Harry Benton
Simon & Simon
1981
as Martin Donlevy
The Untouchables
1959
as Ernie Torrance
Naked City
1958
as Charles Colano
Studio One
1948
as George Fox / George Weston / Lt. Paul Koestler
Rawhide
1959
as Frank Price / Elwood P. Gilroy
Route 66
1960
Omnibus
1952
as Nick
Thriller
1960
as Fred Bancroft
Adventures in Paradise
1959
as Markham Jones
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Manny Coe / Norman Logan / J.J. Bunce / Ralph Jones / Tom Barton / Herbert Wiggam
The Millionaire
1955
as Ken Leighton / Sandy Newell
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Corporal James Sloan
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
as Zack / Deputy Sheriff
Outlaws
1960
Stagecoach West
1960
as Webb Crawford
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
as Lt. James Whitney
Going My Way
1962
as Tom Colwell
Playwrights '56
1955
General Electric Theater
1953
as Ashael Miller
Movies (23)
Predestination
2014
as Darrin Stephens in Bewitched (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bewitched
2005
as Darrin Stephens (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cowboy
1958
as Charlie, Trailhand
Them!
1954
as Teenager in Police Station
Inherit the Wind
1960
as Bertram T. Cates
Reflections of Evil
2002
as Darrin Stephens (archive footage)
They Came to Cordura
1959
as Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
2022
as Self
My Sister Eileen
1955
as Ted Loomis
High School U.S.A.
1984
as Superintendant McCarthy
Operation Mad Ball
1957
as Cpl. Bohun
The Incredible Doktor Markesan
1962
as Fred Bancroft
Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life
2023
as Self/Darrin Stephens (archive footage)
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
2003
as Nick (archive footage)
Three Stripes in the Sun
1955
as Cpl. Neeby Muhlendorf
The Last Blitzkrieg
1959
as Sergeant Otto Ludwig
Last Date
1950
as Nick (as Richard York)
Bookkeeping and You
1947
as Bob Thayer
Shy Guy
1947
as Phillip Norton
A Bewitched Christmas
1994
as Darrin Stephens
How Friendly Are You?
1951
as Phil
Insomnia
1945
as Lucky
Rest and Health
1949
About Dick York
Richard Allen York (September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor best known for his role as Darrin Stephens on the classic television sitcom Bewitched (1964–1972). His portrayal of the character made him a beloved figure in American television history. Dick York was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He showed an early interest in acting and eventually moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater. Before his acting career took off, York worked various odd jobs, including as a radio announcer. His big break came in the 1950s w… With 51 credits spanning from 1945 to 2023, Dick York has appeared in 23 films and 28 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dick York Movies
- Predestination (2014) — as Darrin Stephens in Bewitched (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Bewitched (2005) — as Darrin Stephens (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Cowboy (1958) — as Charlie, Trailhand
- Them! (1954) — as Teenager in Police Station
- Inherit the Wind (1960) — as Bertram T. Cates
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