Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Actor • Director

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.

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Date of Birth: 05 Sep 1946 (79 years)

Place of Birth: Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Filmography

Brain Donors

Brain Donors

1992EN, ES
The Howling

The Howling

1981EN
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988EN
Unidentified Flying Oddball

Unidentified Flying Oddball

1979EN
Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

2025EN
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

1996EN
She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

1988EN
Knox Goes Away

Knox Goes Away

2024EN, FR
Night Moves

Night Moves

1975ES, EN
The Girl Most Likely To...

The Girl Most Likely To...

1973EN
Problem Child

Problem Child

1990EN, ES
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

2020EN
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

2006EN, ES
Rich Man, Poor Man

Rich Man, Poor Man

1976EN
Saving Silverman

Saving Silverman

2001EN, TH
Grown Ups

Grown Ups

2010EN
Grown Ups 2

Grown Ups 2

2013EN
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

2007EN