
Bert is the tritagonist of Mary Poppins and an unseen minor character in Mary Poppins Returns. He is a good friend to Mary Poppins, as well as the Banks children, Jane and Michael.
He was portrayed by the legendary actor Dick Van Dyke.
Personality
Bert is a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, he has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep in merry old London, England. Bert watches over the children as well as the goings on in Cherry Tree Lane. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man.
Abilities
Bert is a chimney sweep, a chalk sidewalk artist, a musician and a kite seller (among other trades).