Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Film director, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Parents
Barry Van Dyke
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,604 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 14
Notable
First credit at age 14 -- appeared in first project as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1979 -- Iranian Revolution; Three Mile Island nuclear accident; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1993-2019)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
Biography
Shane van Dyke (born August 8, 1979) is an American television and film actor, best known for playing Dr. Alex Smith on the television series “Diagnosis: Murder” on CBS Television.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shane van Dyke?
Shane van Dyke is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Shane van Dyke born?
Shane van Dyke was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Shane van Dyke been in?
Shane van Dyke has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Silence (2019), A Haunting in Salem (2011), Super Shark (2011), Paranormal Entity (2009), Transmorphers: Fall of Man (2009).
What is Shane van Dyke known for?
Shane van Dyke is primarily known as a writer. Shane van Dyke (born August 8, 1979) is an American television and film actor, best known for playing Dr. Alex Smith on the television series…
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