Dennis Dugan
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Parenthood
as David Brodsky
1989
Smile
as Logan
1975
The Howling
as Chris
1981
The Toughest Man in the World
as Dick
1984
Night Moves
as boy
1975
Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson
1996
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
1976
The Hospital
as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
1971
Unidentified Flying Oddball
as Tom Trimble
1979
That's My Boy
as School Janitor
2012
Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby
2011
Grown Ups
as Referee
2010
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver
2007
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Settigren
1988
Norman... Is That You?
as Garson Hobart
1976
Night Call Nurses
as Kit
1972
Harry and Walter Go to New York
as Lewis
1976
The Girl Most Likely To...
as Charlie Elliott
1973
Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones
2024
Water
as Rob
1985
