Dennis Dugan
Known for ActingBorn 1946-09-05Wheaton, 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.
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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.
Known for
Grown Ups
2010 · as Referee
Grown Ups 2
2013 · as Dr. Larry
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 · as Doug Thompson
That's My Boy
2012 · as School Janitor
Happy Gilmore
1996 · as Doug Thompson
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008 · as Homeless Guy
Big Daddy
1999 · as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007 · as Cab Driver
Jack and Jill
2011 · as Al Pacino's Standby
Can't Buy Me Love
1987 · as David Miller
The Benchwarmers
2006 · as Coach Bellows
Problem Child
1990 · as All American Dad
Knox Goes Away
2024 · as Philo Jones
Saving Silverman
2001 · as Referee
The Howling
1981 · as Chris
Parenthood
1989 · as David Brodsky
Night Moves
1975 · as boy
Smile
1975 · as Logan