Person
Dennis Dugan
Acting · Born 1946-09-05 · Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Columbo
Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
Chicago Hope
Director
NYPD Blue
Director
Hunter
Director
Hill Street Blues
1981
Alice
Joel Snedeger
M*A*S*H
Bob Wilson
The Waltons
1972
St. Elsewhere
Corky
Filmography
- 2025Happy Gilmore 2Doug Thompson
- 2024Father There is Only One 4Director Película
- 2024Knox Goes AwayPhilo Jones
- 2020Love, Weddings & Other DisastersEddie Stone
- 2014Torrente 5: Operation EurovegasScript Consultant
- 2013Grown Ups 2Dr. Larry
- 2012That's My BoySchool Janitor
- 2011Jack and JillAl Pacino's Standby
- 2011Just Go with ItDirector
- 2010Grown UpsReferee
- 2008You Don't Mess with the ZohanHomeless Guy
- 2007I Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarryCab Driver
- 2006The BenchwarmersCoach Bellows
- 2004Karroll's ChristmasDoor Knocker
- 2003Hope & FaithDirector
- 2003The MulletsDirector
- 2003National SecurityDirector
- 2001Saving SilvermanReferee
- 1999Shasta McNastyDirector
- 1999Big DaddyReluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
- 1998Love Boat: The Next WaveDirector
- 1997Ally McBealDirector
- 1997Beverly Hills NinjaDirector
- 1996Happy GilmoreDoug Thompson
- 1995MarkerDirector
- 1994The Shaggy DogDirector
- 1994Chicago HopeDirector
- 1994The Byrds of ParadiseDirector
- 1994Burke's LawDirector
- 1993NYPD BlueDirector
- 1992Brain DonorsDirector
- 1990Problem ChildAll American Dad
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Director
- 1989ParenthoodDavid Brodsky
- 1988Channel 99
- 1988The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingMr. Settigren
- 1988She's Having a BabyBill
- 1987WiseguyDirector
- 1987Can't Buy Me LoveDavid Miller
- 1986L.A. LawRoy Tomba
- 1985Shadow ChasersEdgar "Benny" Benedek
- 1985Scene of the Crime
- 1985MoonlightingCy
- 1985WaterRob
- 1984The Toughest Man in the WorldDick
- 1984HunterDirector
- 1984EmpireBen Christian
- 1982Country GoldDarryl Appleby
- 1982St. ElsewhereCorky
- 1981The HowlingChris
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1980Deer in the WorksDavid Potter
- 1979Unidentified Flying OddballTom Trimble
- 1979SupertrainJack Hogarth
- 1978Richie Brockelman, Private EyeRichie Brockleman
- 1978Last of the Good GuysOfficer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
- 1976Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 HoursRichard 'Richie' Brockelman
- 1976Norman... Is That You?Garson Hobart
- 1976AliceJoel Snedeger
- 1976Harry and Walter Go to New YorkLewis
- 1976Good Heavens
- 1976Rich Man, Poor ManClaude Tinker
- 1975SmileLogan
- 1975Night Movesboy
- 1975The Day of the LocustApprentice #3
- 1974The Rockford FilesRichie Brockelman
- 1973Death RacePvt. Becker
- 1973The Girl Most Likely To...Charlie Elliott
- 1973Police Story
- 1972M*A*S*HBob Wilson
- 1972The Waltons
- 1972Night Call NursesKit
- 1972The Sixth Sense
- 1971The HospitalE.R. Doctor (uncredited)
- 1971ColumboTheodore 'Mac' Albinsky
- 1971Cannon
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- —Grown Ups 3
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