6.4
Movie
Acting
Dennis Dugan
- Born
- (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Wheaton, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 79 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.4
Movie
6.7
Movie
Just Go with It
6.2
Movie
Grown Ups 2
5.7
Movie
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
6.5
Movie
Big Daddy
6.7
Movie
Happy Gilmore
6.1
Movie
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
4.4
Movie
Jack and Jill
5.8
Movie
That's My Boy
6.0
Movie
National Security
6.5
Movie
Happy Gilmore 2
5.9
Movie
The Benchwarmers
6.2
Movie
Problem Child
6.6
Movie
The Howling
8.1
TV
Columbo
5.7
Movie
Beverly Hills Ninja
7.9
TV
M*A*S*H
6.7
Movie
Parenthood
Acting credits 59
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Grown Ups 3 Film | |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 Film | Doug Thompson |
| 2024 | Father There is Only One 4 Film | Director Película |
| 2024 | Knox Goes Away Film | Philo Jones |
| 2020 | Love, Weddings & Other Disasters Film | Eddie Stone |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 Film | Dr. Larry |
| 2012 | That's My Boy Film | School Janitor |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill Film | Al Pacino's Standby |
| 2010 | Grown Ups Film | Referee |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan Film | Homeless Guy |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Film | Cab Driver |
| 2006 | The Benchwarmers Film | Coach Bellows |
| 2004 | Karroll's Christmas Film | Door Knocker |
| 2001 | Saving Silverman Film | Referee |
| 1999 | Big Daddy Film | Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Happy Gilmore Film | Doug Thompson |
| 1990 | Problem Child Film | All American Dad |
| 1989 | Parenthood Film | David Brodsky |
| 1988 | Channel 99 Film | |
| 1988 | The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Film | Mr. Settigren |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby Film | Bill |
| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love Film | David Miller |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | Roy Tomba (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Shadow Chasers TV | Edgar "Benny" Benedek (14 ep) |
| 1985 | Scene of the Crime TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | Cy, Walter Bishop (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Water Film | Rob |
| 1984 | The Toughest Man in the World Film | Dick |
| 1984 | Empire TV | Ben Christian (6 ep) |
| 1982 | Country Gold Film | Darryl Appleby |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Corky (1 ep) |
| 1981 | The Howling Film | Chris |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues TV | (4 ep) |
| 1980 | Deer in the Works Film | David Potter |
| 1979 | Unidentified Flying Oddball Film | Tom Trimble |
| 1979 | Supertrain TV | Jack Hogarth (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Richie Brockelman, Private Eye TV | Richie Brockleman (6 ep) |
| 1978 | Last of the Good Guys Film | Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited) |
| 1976 | Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours Film | Richard 'Richie' Brockelman |
| 1976 | Norman... Is That You? Film | Garson Hobart |
| 1976 | Alice TV | Joel Snedeger (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York Film | Lewis |
| 1976 | Good Heavens TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man TV | Claude Tinker (12 ep) |
| 1975 | Smile Film | Logan |
| 1975 | Night Moves Film | boy |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust Film | Apprentice #3 |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Richie Brockelman (2 ep) |
| 1973 | Death Race Film | Pvt. Becker |
| 1973 | The Girl Most Likely To... Film | Charlie Elliott |
| 1973 | Police Story TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | M*A*S*H TV | Bob Wilson (2 ep) |
| 1972 | The Waltons TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Night Call Nurses Film | Kit |
| 1972 | The Sixth Sense TV | (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Hospital Film | E.R. Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Columbo TV | Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Cannon TV | (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 36
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Love, Weddings & Other Disasters Film | Story, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay |
| 2014 | Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas Film | Script Consultant |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 Film | Director |
| 2012 | That's My Boy Film | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill Film | Director |
| 2011 | Just Go with It Film | Director |
| 2010 | Grown Ups Film | Director |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan Film | Director |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Film | Director |
| 2006 | The Benchwarmers Film | Director |
| 2004 | Karroll's Christmas Film | Director |
| 2003 | Hope & Faith TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2003 | The Mullets TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2003 | National Security Film | Director |
| 2001 | Saving Silverman Film | Director |
| 1999 | Shasta McNasty TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 1999 | Big Daddy Film | Director |
| 1998 | Love Boat: The Next Wave TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja Film | Director |
| 1996 | Happy Gilmore Film | Director |
| 1995 | Marker TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1994 | The Shaggy Dog Film | Director |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1994 | The Byrds of Paradise TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Burke's Law TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue TV | Director (6 ep) |
| 1992 | Brain Donors Film | Director |
| 1991 | Civil Wars TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Problem Child Film | Director |
| 1989 | Doogie Howser, M.D. TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Wiseguy TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Columbo TV | Director (1 ep) |