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.
Filmography
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Doug Thompson
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
Grown Ups 2
2013
as Dr. Larry
That's My Boy
2012
as School Janitor
Jack and Jill
2011
as Al Pacino's Standby
Grown Ups
2010
as Referee
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as Homeless Guy
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
as Cab Driver
The Benchwarmers
2006
as Coach Bellows
Karroll's Christmas
2004
as Door Knocker
Saving Silverman
2001
as Referee
Big Daddy
1999
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore
1996
as Doug Thompson
Problem Child
1990
as All American Dad
Parenthood
1989
as David Brodsky
Channel 99
1988
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