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.
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Movies (31)
Happy Gilmore 2
as Doug Thompson
2025
Father There is Only One 4
as Director Película
2024
Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones
2024
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
as Eddie Stone
2020
Grown Ups 2
as Dr. Larry
2013
That's My Boy
as School Janitor
2012
Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby
2011
Just Go with It
Director (Directing)
2011
Grown Ups
as Referee
2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Homeless Guy
2008
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver
2007
The Benchwarmers
as Coach Bellows
2006
Karroll's Christmas
Director (Directing)
2004
National Security
Director (Directing)
2003
Saving Silverman
as Referee
2001
Big Daddy
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
1999
Beverly Hills Ninja
Director (Directing)
1997
Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson
1996
The Shaggy Dog
Director (Directing)
1994
Brain Donors
Director (Directing)
1992
Problem Child
as All American Dad
1990
Parenthood
as David Brodsky
1989
Channel 99
1988
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Settigren
1988
She's Having a Baby
as Bill
1988
Can't Buy Me Love
as David Miller
1987
Water
as Rob
1985
The Toughest Man in the World
as Dick
1984
Country Gold
as Darryl Appleby
1982
The Howling
as Chris
1981
Deer in the Works
as David Potter
1980
TV Shows (19)
Hope & Faith
Director (Directing)
2003
The Mullets
Director (Directing)
2003
Shasta McNasty
Director (Directing)
1999
Love Boat: The Next Wave
Director (Directing)
1998
Ally McBeal
Director (Directing)
1997
Marker
Director (Directing)
1995
Chicago Hope
Director (Directing)
1994
The Byrds of Paradise
Director (Directing)
1994
Burke's Law
Director (Directing)
1994
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Director (Directing)
1989
Wiseguy
Director (Directing)
1987
L.A. Law
as Roy Tomba
1986
Shadow Chasers
as Edgar "Benny" Benedek
1985
Scene of the Crime
1985
Moonlighting
as Cy
1985
Hunter
Director (Directing)
1984
Empire
as Ben Christian
1984
St. Elsewhere
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981