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Dennis Dugan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1946-09-05 (Age: 80)

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.

Filmography (38)

⭐ 6.6 Role: Doug Thompson

Happy Gilmore 2

2025
⭐ 7.1 Role: Director Película

Father There is Only One 4

2024
⭐ 7.0 Role: Philo Jones

Knox Goes Away

2024
⭐ 5.9 Role: Eddie Stone

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

2020
⭐ 6.2 Role: Dr. Larry

Grown Ups 2

2013
⭐ 5.8 Role: School Janitor

That's My Boy

2012
⭐ 4.4 Role: Al Pacino's Standby

Jack and Jill

2011
⭐ 6.4 Role: Referee

Grown Ups

2010
⭐ 5.7 Role: Homeless Guy

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008
⭐ 6.1 Role: Cab Driver

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

2007
⭐ 5.9 Role: Coach Bellows

The Benchwarmers

2006
⭐ 4.8 Role: Door Knocker

Karroll's Christmas

2004
⭐ 5.7 Role: Referee

Saving Silverman

2001
⭐ 6.5 Role: Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)

Big Daddy

1999
⭐ 6.7 Role: Doug Thompson

Happy Gilmore

1996