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.
Filmography (58 titles)
6.5MovieHappy Gilmore 2
Doug Thompson · 2025
7.2MovieFather There is Only One 4
Director Película · 2024
7.0MovieKnox Goes Away
Philo Jones · 2024
6.1MovieLove, Weddings & Other Disasters
Eddie Stone · 2020
6.2MovieGrown Ups 2
Dr. Larry · 2013
5.8MovieThat's My Boy
School Janitor · 2012
4.4MovieJack and Jill
Al Pacino's Standby · 2011
6.4MovieGrown Ups
Referee · 2010
5.7MovieYou Don't Mess with the Zohan
Homeless Guy · 2008
6.1MovieI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Cab Driver · 2007
5.9MovieThe Benchwarmers
Coach Bellows · 2006
4.8MovieKarroll's Christmas
Door Knocker · 2004
5.8MovieSaving Silverman
Referee · 2001
6.5MovieBig Daddy
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited) · 1999
6.7MovieHappy Gilmore
Doug Thompson · 1996
6.2MovieProblem Child
All American Dad · 1990
6.7MovieParenthood
David Brodsky · 1989
MovieChannel 99
1988
5.9MovieThe New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Mr. Settigren · 1988
6.0MovieShe's Having a Baby
Bill · 1988
6.9MovieCan't Buy Me Love
David Miller · 1987
7.1ShowL.A. Law
Roy Tomba · 1986
7.7ShowShadow Chasers
Edgar "Benny" Benedek · 1985
7.0ShowScene of the Crime
1985
7.5ShowMoonlighting
Cy · 1985
6.1MovieWater
Rob · 1985
5.8MovieThe Toughest Man in the World
Dick · 1984
7.5ShowEmpire
Ben Christian · 1984
8.0MovieCountry Gold
Darryl Appleby · 1982
5.7ShowSt. Elsewhere
Corky · 1982