Knighting Americans: Which U.S. Celebs Deserve the Title ‘Sir’ or ‘Dame’?

Dick Van Dyke

Why he might be knighted: Some might say that Van Dyke’s accent in Mary Poppins should disqualify him for anything as vaguely British as a knighthood (even a fake one). But then you watch the sublime physical comedy of The Dick Van Dyke Show and realize the genius. He also showed off his talents in films like Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Divorce American Style. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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