Mary Poppins' Dick Van Dyke Reflects On Criticism Of His Cockney Accent After 60 Years

Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT It’s been 60 years since Mary Poppins, and Dick Van Dyke says he still hears criticism of the Cockney accent he used for the role of Bert, the lovable chimney sweep. Van Dyke provided Disney’s 1964 classic with some of its most memorable moments, offering charming comic relief, and getting in on great songs like “Chim Chim Cher-ee.

"I still get kidded about it. But it didn't seem to harm anybody's enjoyment of the movie. But I do get kidded about it. The people who don't kid me are the British. They never mentioned it — and they're the ones who should be making fun of me and don't."

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