Quick Facts
Born:
1946-09-05
Birthplace:
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Credits:
58 Total Roles
Dennis Dugan
Acting
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Biography
Dennis Dugan (born September 5, 1946) is an American director, comedian, and actor. He started his acting career after appearing in the 1973 made-for-TV movie” The Girl Most Likely to...” He is well known for his frequent collaborations with comedic actor Adam Sandler, directing several films including “Happy Gilmore” and “Grown Ups.”
Dennis has also made a career as a television and film director, and appears in cameo parts in many of his films. Dugan has directed episodes of such television series as Moonlighting (was also a guest star in some episodes), Ally McBeal, and NYPD Blue.
Dugan married actress Joyce Van Patten in 1973 and divorced her fourteen years later. Now he is married to Sharon O'Connor and has a son named Kelly Dugan.
Dennis has also made a career as a television and film director, and appears in cameo parts in many of his films. Dugan has directed episodes of such television series as Moonlighting (was also a guest star in some episodes), Ally McBeal, and NYPD Blue.
Dugan married actress Joyce Van Patten in 1973 and divorced her fourteen years later. Now he is married to Sharon O'Connor and has a son named Kelly Dugan.
Known For
Grown Ups
Referee
Grown Ups 2
Dr. Larry
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Homeless Guy
Big Daddy
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore
Doug Thompson
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Cab Driver
Jack and Jill
Al Pacino's Standby
That's My Boy
School Janitor
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 MOVIE | Doug Thompson |
| 2024 | Father There is Only One 4 MOVIE | Director Película |
| 2024 | Knox Goes Away MOVIE | Philo Jones |
| 2020 | Love, Weddings & Other Disasters MOVIE | Eddie Stone |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 MOVIE | Dr. Larry |
| 2012 | That's My Boy MOVIE | School Janitor |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill MOVIE | Al Pacino's Standby |
| 2010 | Grown Ups MOVIE | Referee |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan MOVIE | Homeless Guy |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry MOVIE | Cab Driver |