At a glance:
- Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay’s latest music video, All My Love, just days before his 99th birthday.
- The video, filmed at Van Dyke’s Malibu home, features moments of reflection, family, and a duet with Chris Martin.
- Directed by Spike Jonze, the video celebrates Van Dyke’s legacy with career memorabilia and heartfelt insights into his life.
Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke is the star of Coldplay’s latest music video, All My Love, released just days before his 99th birthday. The touching seven-minute video, directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, offers an intimate glimpse into Van Dyke’s life, showcasing his humor, resilience, and reflections on aging.
Set in his Malibu home, the video opens with Van Dyke walking through his house, revisiting memorabilia from his storied career, including a poster from Mary Poppins and an Emmy Award. Chris Martin, Coldplay’s frontman and Van Dyke’s neighbor, awaits him in the backyard, seated at a piano.
The two share a musical moment as Van Dyke sings a few lyrics of All My Love, joking, “Almost on key.”
A Celebration of Life and Legacy
Van Dyke, best known for his roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, reflects on his incredible journey in the video.
“I think I’m one of those lucky people who got to do for a living what I would have done anyway,” he says. “When you think how lucky I am, I got to do what I do—play and act silly.”
The actor also touches on profound questions about life and love, saying, “Boy, they’ve been attacking that question for centuries. I don’t know. It certainly is a feeling of caring about the welfare and the life of the other person as much as you care for yourself.”
As the video unfolds, Van Dyke dances barefoot with his wife, Arlene Silver, and joins his family—children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—who arrive to sing and celebrate alongside him.
One particularly moving moment features Van Dyke gazing at a photo of his daughter, Stacy, and recalling, “I’ve had dreams where I’m depressed or lonely or hurt, and she comes to comfort me. She actually comes to comfort me.”
Facing Mortality with Grace
In the video, Van Dyke candidly discusses his awareness of mortality. “I’m acutely aware that I could go any day now,” he says. “But I don’t know why it doesn’t concern me. I’m not afraid of it. I have that feeling, totally against anything intellectual, that I’m going to be all right.”
These reflections are paired with archival footage of Van Dyke’s performances, from The Dick Van Dyke Show to his iconic “Penguin Dance” in Mary Poppins, creating a poignant tribute to a lifetime of joy and artistry.
A Unique Collaboration
All My Love is the latest single from Coldplay’s 10th studio album, Moon Music, which debuted at number one in October. The video is a testament to the friendship between Van Dyke and Martin, who revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that the two have been close for years.
“The song is so beautiful,” Van Dyke said. “This really may be the most fun thing I’ve ever done. It makes me so grateful. It’s a big deal for me.”
The video concludes with Martin improvising a song for Van Dyke, who watches in amazement. “Have we got that on film?” he asks with a smile. “Can you believe this man?”
Coldplay plans to release a shorter version of the video on December 13, marking Van Dyke’s milestone 99th birthday. The project not only celebrates his legacy but also serves as a reminder of the joy and resilience that have defined his extraordinary life.