Dick Van Dyke jokes about his age ahead of his 99th birthday

Dick Van Dyke appeared Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Dec. 5 and shares humor and reflections as he approaches his 99th birthday on Dec. 13.

Van Dyke, known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, joined Coldplay Chris Martin to discuss their collaboration on the brand All my love music video featuring Van Dyke.

While poking fun at his age, Van Dyke joked, “I’m old enough to be Joe Biden’s dad,” and nodded at occasional memory lapses by saying, “Right now, I think I’m on the Jimmy Kimmel Show.”

According to PeopleChris Martin highlighted a touching moment on set when Van Dyke’s 73-year-old son Barry asked to use the pool slide, describing the interaction as heartwarming.

Regarding this, Martin joked, “They are a combined 176 years old.”

In addition, Van Dyke also reflected on his seven-decade career, which includes recent accolades such as winning a 2024 Creative Arts Emmy for his 98th birthday special.

Despite outliving many of his peers, he noted that he is grateful for the enduring love of his family and fans.

Meanwhile, crediting his wife, Arlene Silver, for keeping his spirits up, he told the outlet, “Every day is a party.”

Furthermore, Van Dyke plans to celebrate his milestone birthday surrounded by loved ones and continues to inspire with his humor, humility and resilience.