Dick Vitale
View on IMDb ↗Richard John "Dick" Vitale, also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "baby" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games, and has authored nine books and appeared in several movies.
Known for
Hoop Dreams
Basketball: A Love Story
Love & Basketball
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
I Hate Christian Laettner
The Cosby Show
Arli$$
He Got Game
Blue Chips
The 6th ManFilmography (20)
- 2022
Dickie VSelf - 2018
Basketball: A Love StorySelf - 2017
Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk OnHimself - 2016
With a KissSelf (archive footage) - 2015
I Hate Christian LaettnerSelf - 2013
Duke-Carolina The Blue Blood RivalrySelf - ESNP Announcer - 2012
Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown StorySelf - 2007
Home of the GiantsSelf - 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - 2002
A Season on the BrinkDick Vitale (archive footage) (uncredited) - 2000
Love & BasketballDick Vitale - 1998
He Got GameDick Vitale - 1997
The 6th ManDick Vitale - 1996
Arli$$Dick Vitale (voice) - 1995
Jury DutyHal Gibson - 1994
Hoop DreamsSelf - 1994
Blue ChipsDick Vitale - 1990
Time Out, Baby!Narrator / Host - 1988
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!Baseball Announcer - 1984
The Cosby ShowDan Vicente