Dennis Dugan

Actor

1946-09-05 · Wheaton, Illinois, USA

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.

• Oameni mari și fără minte (2010) — Referee, Director
• Nevastă de împrumut (2011) — Director
• Oameni mari și fără minte 2 (2013) — Dr. Larry, Director
• Nu te pune cu Zohan (2008) — Homeless Guy, Director
• Un tătic grozav (1999) — Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited), Director
• Ghinionistul (1996) — Doug Thompson, Director
• Vă declar soț și... soție? (2007) — Cab Driver, Director
• Jack și Jill (2011) — Al Pacino's Standby, Director
• Băiatu' tatii (2012) — School Janitor, Executive Producer
• Siguranță națională (2003) — Director
• Ghinionistul 2 (2025) — Doug Thompson, Executive Producer
• The Benchwarmers (2006) — Coach Bellows, Director
• Problem Child (1990) — All American Dad, Director
• The Howling (1981) — Chris
• Ninja din Beverly Hills (1997) — Director
• Numai tată să nu fii! (1989) — David Brodsky
• Can't Buy Me Love (1987) — David Miller
• Saving Silverman (2001) — Referee, Director
• Dispariţia lui Knox (2024) — Philo Jones
• Pericol in noapte (1975) — boy
• She's Having a Baby (1988) — Bill
• Torrente 5: Operación Eurovegas (2014) — Script Consultant
• Padre no hay más que uno 4: Campanas de boda (2024) — Director Película
• The Hospital (1971) — E.R. Doctor (uncredited)