chimney sweep

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For many Americans, Van Dyke will always be Rob Petrie, tumbling over ottomans on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” or Bert the chimney sweep, dancing across London rooftops in “Mary Poppins.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

The chimney sweep comforts the kids by showing why their father should not be feared, but pitied.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

Sherman considered “Mary Poppins,” which starred Andrews in the title role and Dick Van Dyke as Bert the chimney sweep, as “the turning point in our lives, and it’s the highest point in our career.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

“A professional chimney sweep can inspect your fireplace and chimney for any damage and clean out any soot or creosote buildup,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Except for his pudgy face, he might’ve been a chimney sweep out of Oliver Twist.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs