Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Born 1946-09-05 (age 79) Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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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.

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Known For

Grown Ups
Grown Ups

2010

as Referee

Grown Ups 2
Grown Ups 2

2013

as Dr. Larry

Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2

2025

as Doug Thompson

You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

as Homeless Guy

That's My Boy
That's My Boy

2012

as School Janitor

Big Daddy
Big Daddy

1999

as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)

Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore

1996

as Doug Thompson

Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill

2011

as Al Pacino's Standby

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Problem Child
Problem Child

1990

as All American Dad

Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman

2001

as Referee

Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love

1987

as David Miller

The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers

2006

as Coach Bellows

The Howling
The Howling

1981

as Chris

Parenthood
Parenthood

1989

as David Brodsky

Knox Goes Away
Knox Goes Away

2024

as Philo Jones

Night Moves
Night Moves

1975

as boy

She's Having a Baby
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The Hospital
The Hospital

1971

as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)