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Dennis Dugan

Acting

1.2 Popularity Sep 05, 1946 (78 years old) 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 i...

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 94

2025
Happy Gilmore 2 Movie

as Doug Thompson

2025
Happy Gilmore 2 Movie

Executive Producer

2024
Father There is Only One 4 Movie

as Director Película

2024
Knox Goes Away Movie

as Philo Jones

2020
2020
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters Movie

Original Music Composer

2013
Grown Ups 2 Movie

as Dr. Larry

2013
Grown Ups 2 Movie

Director

2012
That's My Boy Movie

as School Janitor

2012
That's My Boy Movie

Executive Producer

2011
Jack and Jill Movie

as Al Pacino's Standby

2011
Jack and Jill Movie

Director

2011
Just Go with It Movie

Director

2010
Grown Ups Movie

as Referee

2010
Grown Ups Movie

Director

2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan Movie

as Homeless Guy

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 05, 1946 (78 years old)
Place of Birth Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Also Known As Walter Bishop
Years Active 1962 - 2025
Popularity 1.2
Career Stats
94 Total Credits
38 Movie Roles
20 TV Roles
5 Photos