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Dennis Dugan
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.
25
Films
6.1
Avg Score
Filmography (25)
Happy Gilmore 2
61
as Doug Thompson
Executive Producer
Knox Goes Away
70
as Philo Jones
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
48
as Eddie Stone
Story
Original Music Composer
Director
Screenplay
Grown Ups 2
54
as Dr. Larry
Director
That's My Boy
56
as School Janitor
Executive Producer
Jack and Jill
33
as Al Pacino's Standby
Director
Just Go with It
64
Director
Grown Ups
60
as Referee
Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
56
as Homeless Guy
Director
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
59
as Cab Driver
Director
The Benchwarmers
56
as Coach Bellows
Director
National Security
56
Director
Saving Silverman
59
as Referee
Director
Big Daddy
64
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Director
Beverly Hills Ninja
56
Director
Happy Gilmore
70
as Doug Thompson
Director
Problem Child
55
as All American Dad
Director
Parenthood
71
as David Brodsky
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
59
as Mr. Settigren
She's Having a Baby
60
as Bill
Can't Buy Me Love
68
as David Miller
The Howling
65
as Chris
Night Moves
71
as boy
The Day of the Locust
69
as Apprentice #3
The Girl Most Likely To...
73
as Charlie Elliott