Dennis Dugan
45 movies · 32 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 5, 1946 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Wheaton, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Walter Bishop
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.
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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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Dennis Dugan: movies and TV shows
Acting (58)
- Upcoming
- 2025 Happy Gilmore 2
as Doug Thompson
- 2024 Father There is Only One 4
as Director Película
- 2024 Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones
- 2020 Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
as Eddie Stone
- 2013 Grown Ups 2
as Dr. Larry
- 2012 That's My Boy
as School Janitor
- 2011 Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby
- 2010 Grown Ups
as Referee
- 2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Homeless Guy
- 2007 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver
- 2006 The Benchwarmers
as Coach Bellows
- 2004 Karroll's Christmas
as Door Knocker
- 2001 Saving Silverman
as Referee
- 1999 Big Daddy
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
- 1996 Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson
- 1990 Problem Child
as All American Dad
- 1989 Parenthood
as David Brodsky
- 1988
- 1988 The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Settigren
- 1988 She's Having a Baby
as Bill
- 1987 Can't Buy Me Love
as David Miller
- 1986
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985 Water
as Rob
- 1984 The Toughest Man in the World
as Dick
- 1984
- 1982 Country Gold
as Darryl Appleby
- 1982
- 1981 The Howling
as Chris
- 1981
- 1980 Deer in the Works
as David Potter
- 1979 Unidentified Flying Oddball
as Tom Trimble
- 1979
- 1978
- 1978 Last of the Good Guys
as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
- 1976 Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
- 1976 Norman... Is That You?
as Garson Hobart
- 1976
- 1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York
as Lewis
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975 Smile
as Logan
- 1975 Night Moves
as boy
- 1975 The Day of the Locust
as Apprentice #3
- 1974
- 1973 Death Race
as Pvt. Becker
- 1973 The Girl Most Likely To...
as Charlie Elliott
- 1973
- 1972
- 1972
- 1972 Night Call Nurses
as Kit
- 1972
- 1971 The Hospital
as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
- 1971
- 1971
Behind the camera (35)
- 2025 Happy Gilmore 2
Executive Producer
- 2020 Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Story, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay
- 2014 Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas
Script Consultant
- 2013 Grown Ups 2
Director
- 2012 That's My Boy
Executive Producer
- 2011 Jack and Jill
Director
- 2011 Just Go with It
Director
- 2010 Grown Ups
Director
- 2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Director
- 2007 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Director
- 2006 The Benchwarmers
Director
- 2004 Karroll's Christmas
Director
- 2003
- 2003
- 2003 National Security
Director
- 2001 Saving Silverman
Director
- 1999
- 1999 Big Daddy
Director
- 1998
- 1997
- 1997 Beverly Hills Ninja
Director
- 1996 Happy Gilmore
Director
- 1995
- 1994 The Shaggy Dog
Director
- 1994
- 1994
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992 Brain Donors
Director
- 1990 Problem Child
Director
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1971
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1 episode