Dennis Dugan
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-09-05 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Dennis Dugan
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.
Acting
(2024)
Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones
(2024)
Padre no hay más que uno 4: Campanas de boda
as Director Película
(2020)
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
as Eddie Stone
(2013)
Grown Ups 2
as Dr. Larry
(2012)
That's My Boy
as School Janitor
(2011)
Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby
(2010)
Grown Ups
as Referee
(2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Homeless Guy
(2007)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver
(2006)
The Benchwarmers
as Coach Bellows
(2001)
Saving Silverman
as Referee
(1999)
Big Daddy
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
(1996)
Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson
(1990)
Problem Child
as All American Dad
(1989)
Parenthood
as David Brodsky
(1988)
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Settigren
(1988)
She's Having a Baby
as Bill
(1987)
Can't Buy Me Love
as David Miller
(1985)
Water
as Rob
(1984)
(1982)
Leadfoot
as Officer Needham
(1982)
Country Gold
as Darryl Appleby
(1981)
The Howling
as Chris
(1980)
Deer in the Works
as David Potter
(1979)
Unidentified Flying Oddball
as Tom Trimble
(1978)
Last of the Good Guys
as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
(1976)
Harry and Walter Go to New York
as Lewis
(1976)
Norman... Is That You?
as Garson Hobart
(1976)
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
(1975)
Night Moves
as boy
(1975)
The Day of the Locust
as Apprentice #3
(1975)
Smile
as Logan
(1973)
Death Race
as Pvt. Becker
(1973)
The Girl Most Likely To...
as Charlie Elliott
(1972)
Night Call Nurses
as Kit
(1971)
The Hospital
as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
Crew
(2025)
Happy Gilmore 2
Executive Producer
(2020)
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Story, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay
(2013)
Grown Ups 2
Director
(2012)
That's My Boy
Executive Producer
(2011)
Just Go with It
Director
(2011)
Jack and Jill
Director
(2010)
Grown Ups
Director
(2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Director
(2007)
(2006)
The Benchwarmers
Director
(2004)
Karroll's Christmas
Director
(2003)
National Security
Director
(2001)
Saving Silverman
Director
(1999)
Big Daddy
Director
(1997)
Beverly Hills Ninja
Director
(1996)
Happy Gilmore
Director
(1994)
The Shaggy Dog
Director
(1992)
Brain Donors
Director
(1990)
Problem Child
Director