<Li> Dick Van Dyke as Bert , a cockney jack - of - all - trades and Mary Poppins 's closest friend , who is completely accustomed to her magic . Their playful interactions imply that they have known each other for a long time and that this kind of story has repeated itself many times . Bert has at least four jobs throughout the film : a one - man band , a pavement chalk artist , a chimney sweep , and a kite seller . <Ul> <Li> Dick Van Dyke also portrays Mr. Dawes Sr. , the old director of the bank where Mr. Banks works . During the film 's end titles , `` Navckid Keyd '' , an anagram of Dick Van Dyke , is first credited as playing the role before the letters unscramble to reveal Van Dyke 's name . </Li> </Ul> </Li>
<Li> Dick Van Dyke as Bert , a cockney jack - of - all - trades and Mary Poppins 's closest friend , who is completely accustomed to her magic . Their playful interactions imply that they have known each other for a long time and that this kind of story has repeated itself many times . Bert has at least four jobs throughout the film : a one - man band , a pavement chalk artist , a chimney sweep , and a kite seller . <Ul> <Li> Dick Van Dyke also portrays Mr. Dawes Sr. , the old director of the bank where Mr. Banks works . During the film 's end titles , `` Navckid Keyd '' , an anagram of Dick Van Dyke , is first credited as playing the role before the letters unscramble to reveal Van Dyke 's name . </Li> </Ul> </Li>
who plays the old man in mary poppins
who plays the old man in mary poppins
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke