Born 1946 (age 79) · Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Appears in 76 titles

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
6.4
Grown Ups
2010
as Referee
Grown Ups 2
6.1
Grown Ups 2
2013
as Dr. Larry
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.7
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as Homeless Guy
Big Daddy
6.5
Big Daddy
1999
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore
6.7
Happy Gilmore
1996
as Doug Thompson
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
6.1
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
as Cab Driver
Jack and Jill
4.4
Jack and Jill
2011
as Al Pacino's Standby
That's My Boy
5.8
That's My Boy
2012
as School Janitor
Happy Gilmore 2
6.6
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Doug Thompson
The Benchwarmers
5.9
The Benchwarmers
2006
as Coach Bellows
Problem Child
6.2
Problem Child
1990
as All American Dad
The Howling
6.6
The Howling
1981
as Chris
Parenthood
6.7
Parenthood
1989
as David Brodsky
Can't Buy Me Love
6.9
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
as David Miller
Saving Silverman
5.7
Saving Silverman
2001
as Referee
Knox Goes Away
7.0
Knox Goes Away
2024
as Philo Jones
Night Moves
6.7
Night Moves
1975
as boy
She's Having a Baby
5.9
She's Having a Baby
1988
as Bill
Father There is Only One 4
7.1
Father There is Only One 4
2024
as Director Película
The Day of the Locust
6.4
The Day of the Locust
1975
as Apprentice #3