Dick Van Dyke was in his usual playful mood as he stepped out in Malibu with his wife.
DailyMail.com spotted the 98-year-old actor in high spirits as he headed to lunch at Tramonto Bistro with his wife Arlene Silver, 52.
When asked who he would support in the upcoming presidential election, Van Dyke joked, “I want Abraham Lincoln!”
Unfortunately for Van Dyke, that particular former president won’t be on the ballot and will likely have to settle for Donald Trump or Joe Biden for the next four years.
DailyMail.com spotted Dick Van Dyke in good spirits while out for lunch in Malibu.
The 98-year-old actor was seen heading to lunch at Tramonto Bistro with his wife Arlene Silver, 52.
When asked who he would support in the upcoming presidential election, Van Dyke joked, “I want Abraham Lincoln!”
On the way to the restaurant, Van Dyke admired a Tesla and marveled: “Look at that shine.” That is pretty!’
The Mary Poppins legend wore a cream-colored blouse, sweatpants, casual shoes and carried a cane.
His makeup artist ex-wife, Arlene, wore a bright red top and black pants.
The legend of Mary Poppins She was dressed in a cream-colored blouse, sweatpants, casual shoes, and was carrying a cane.
He was accompanied by his makeup artist ex-wife, dressed in a bright red top and black pants.
The couple, who married in 2012, were greeted by several friends and spent about an hour at the modern Italian restaurant.
Van Dyke has lived a wonderful life. He is just one Oscar away from elite EGOT status and served in the US Army during World War II.
Earlier this month, the actor became the oldest Daytime Emmy nominee in history at 98 years old.
He was nominated for guest actor in a daytime drama series for his role as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
He previously won two coveted Daytime Emmy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
Producer Norman Lear He was 100 years old when he received his last Primetime Emmy nomination in 2022 and died the following year.
Among those Van Dyke is up against is Australian actor Guy Pearce for Neighbors.
The actor was nominated for guest actor in a daytime drama series for his role as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock’s Days of Our Lives.
Dick played Bert, the cockney expert, opposite Julie Andrews in Robert Stevenson’s 1964 Disney classic, Mary Poppins.
In addition to Mary Poppin, he is also known for his memorable roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), and, most recently, Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
Three of his Primetime Emmy Awards came in the 1960s for his classic comedy series The Dick Van Dyke Show.
He is also known for his memorable roles in the beloved children’s films Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and most recently, Mary Poppins Returns in 2018.
Last year he said of his role on Days of Our Lives: “I’ve played old men before, but comedy old men… This is the first time I’ve played my 97-year-old self.”
In a recent interview with CBS, he revealed that he lacked ambition during his youth and considers himself a “lazy person” while reflecting on his prolific Hollywood career.
In a chat with CBS news correspondent Tracy Smith, the legendary entertainer was asked if he was planning his career spanning more than seven decades in film, television and theater.
‘No. I never did it. As a businessman, I’m not very good. I’d make a movie or something and come home and sit and wait for the phone to ring,’ he said. ‘I wasn’t aggressive. So I was out of work for a long time because I didn’t go out looking for it.’
“And what did you think of that?” Smith asked.
‘Well, I didn’t care. I’m really quite lazy. When I’m having fun, you know, it’s okay. But I’m a lazy person,” he said, laughing.
