Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke has stepped into the spotlight once again in Coldplay’s latest music video, just in time to mark his upcoming 99th birthday. Filmed at his home in Malibu, this heartfelt, seven-minute piece captures him reminiscing on his storied life and reflecting on the reality of aging. “I’m acutely aware that I could go any day now,” he confides, “but I don’t know why it doesn’t concern me. I’m not afraid of it.”
Set to the tender ballad “All My Love,” co-directed by Mary Wigmore and award-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Her, Adaptation), the video is an intimate and deeply personal look at an entertainment legend. Viewers are treated to glimpses of Van Dyke’s cherished memorabilia, including a life-sized version of his Mary Poppins character, Bert. He also breaks into “The Twizzle,” an elastic dance routine from The Dick Van Dyke Show, as Coldplay’s Chris Martin plays guitar outside on his patio. To top it off, Van Dyke even dances barefoot with his wife, Arlene Silver—both sporting bowler hats in a moment that feels timeless.
The most touching scene is Van Dyke’s tribute to his children—Christian, Barry, Stacy, and Carrie Beth. Holding a photo of Stacy as a child, he shares how she comforts him in his dreams. Soon, his large family, complete with grandchildren, joins in to sing and dance. At that point, Martin improvises an entirely new song in front of a delighted Van Dyke, capping off a sequence that’s as joyful as it is unexpected.
The Music Man readers will really love seeing how seamlessly the beloved actor’s old-school charm blends with Coldplay’s modern sound. It’s a rare union that celebrates longevity, legacy, and love—fitting for the newest single off the band’s 10th studio album, Moon Music. A shorter edit of this touching tribute will be released on December 13, Van Dyke’s 99th birthday, ensuring that this singular star’s spark continues to shine on.