Dennis Dugan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 5, 1946
- Birthplace
- Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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
Grown Ups 3 TBA
Actor
Happy Gilmore 2 2025
as Doug Thompson, Executive Producer
Father There is Only One 4 2024
as Director Película
Knox Goes Away 2024
as Philo Jones
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters 2020
as Eddie Stone, Story, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay
Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas 2014
Script Consultant
Grown Ups 2 2013
as Dr. Larry, Director
That's My Boy 2012
as School Janitor, Executive Producer
Jack and Jill 2011
as Al Pacino's Standby, Director
Just Go with It 2011
Director
Grown Ups 2010
as Referee, Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan 2008
as Homeless Guy, Director
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2007
as Cab Driver, Director
The Benchwarmers 2006
as Coach Bellows, Director
Karroll's Christmas 2004
as Door Knocker, Director
National Security 2003
Director
Saving Silverman 2001
as Referee, Director
Big Daddy 1999
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited), Director
Beverly Hills Ninja 1997
Director
Happy Gilmore 1996
as Doug Thompson, Director
The Shaggy Dog 1994
Director
Brain Donors 1992
Director
Problem Child 1990
as All American Dad, Director
Parenthood 1989
as David Brodsky
Channel 99 1988
Actor
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988
as Mr. Settigren
She's Having a Baby 1988
as Bill
Can't Buy Me Love 1987
as David Miller
Water 1985
as Rob
The Toughest Man in the World 1984
as Dick
Country Gold 1982
as Darryl Appleby
The Howling 1981
as Chris
Deer in the Works 1980
as David Potter
Unidentified Flying Oddball 1979
as Tom Trimble
- Last of the Good Guys
Last of the Good Guys 1978
as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours 1976
as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
Norman... Is That You? 1976
as Garson Hobart
Harry and Walter Go to New York 1976
as Lewis
Smile 1975
as Logan
Night Moves 1975
as boy
The Day of the Locust 1975
as Apprentice #3
Death Race 1973
as Pvt. Becker
The Girl Most Likely To... 1973
as Charlie Elliott
Night Call Nurses 1972
as Kit
The Hospital 1971
as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.