Morey Amsterdam - Actor Profile

Morey Amsterdam

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
22Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 14, 1908
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Morey Amsterdam

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Morey Amsterdam (December 14, 1908 – October 28, 1996) was an American television actor and comedian, best known for the role of Buddy Sorrell on The Dick Van Dyke Show in the early 1960s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Morey Amsterdam, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Morey Amsterdam Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Morey Amsterdam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Morey Amsterdam's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Morey Amsterdam's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Morey Amsterdam Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Morey Amsterdam's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) movie poster
★10.0

Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration: Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced

Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration

2015•TV Movie
★10.0
The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004) movie poster
★10.0

The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited: 40 years after The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), Alan Brady wants to hire Rob and Sally to write his eulogy - in order to w

The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited

2004
★10.0
Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman (1969) movie poster
★10.0

Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman: An enchanting variety special which reunites Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in song and dance. Numbers include "On T

Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman

1969•Comedy
★10.0
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration (2025) movie poster
★10.0

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration: With rare behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen moments, and classic clips from The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Popp

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

2025•Comedy
★7.0
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) movie poster
★7.0

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Morey Amsterdam has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration Buddy Sorrell (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited Buddy Sorrell (Archive Footage) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Sandman Car Salesman Flop Similar →
1989 George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom Self Flop Similar →
1988 Side by Side Moe Flop Similar →
1985 When Nature Calls Self Flop Similar →
1983 Believe You Can... And You Can! J. Fauntenoy Chiffenrobe Flop Similar →
1979 Here It Is, Burlesque! Self - Host Flop Similar →
1979 Sooner or Later Eddie Nova Average Similar →
1977 Rudolph's Shiny New Year One Million (voice) Average Similar →
1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Custard Pie Star Flop Similar →
1969 Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman Buddy Sorrell Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit Charlie Blake Hit Similar →
1966 Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title Charlie Yuckapuck Flop Similar →
1964 Muscle Beach Party Cappy Average Similar →
1963 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Uncle Mike (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 Beach Party Cappy Average Similar →
1962 Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol Brady / James (voice) Average Similar →
1962 Gay Purr-ee Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1960 Murder, Inc. Walter Sage Average Similar →
1958 Machine-Gun Kelly Michael Fandango Average Similar →

Morey Amsterdam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Morey Amsterdam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Morey Amsterdam is "Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Morey Amsterdam acted in?

Morey Amsterdam has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Morey Amsterdam?

Other notable films include "The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited", "Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman", and "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration".

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