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Dennis Dugan

b. 1946 · 38 titles in the catalogue

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.

Their work

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  1. Grown Ups2010as Referee · Director
  2. Just Go with It2011Director
  3. Grown Ups 22013as Dr. Larry · Director
  4. You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008as Homeless Guy · Director
  5. Big Daddy1999as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited) · Director
  6. Happy Gilmore1996as Doug Thompson · Director
  7. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry2007as Cab Driver · Director
  8. Jack and Jill2011as Al Pacino's Standby · Director
  9. That's My Boy2012as School Janitor · Executive Producer
  10. National Security2003Director
  11. Happy Gilmore 22025as Doug Thompson · Executive Producer
  12. The Benchwarmers2006as Coach Bellows · Director
  13. Problem Child1990as All American Dad · Director
  14. The Howling1981as Chris
  15. Beverly Hills Ninja1997Director
  16. Columbo1971as Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky · Director
  17. M*A*S*H1972as Bob Wilson
  18. Parenthood1989as David Brodsky
  19. Can't Buy Me Love1987as David Miller
  20. Saving Silverman2001as Referee · Director
  21. Knox Goes Away2024as Philo Jones
  22. Moonlighting1985as Walter Bishop · Director
  23. Ally McBeal1997Director
  24. Night Moves1975as boy
  25. Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas2014Script Consultant
  26. She's Having a Baby1988as Bill
  27. NYPD Blue1993Director
  28. The Rockford Files1974as Richie Brockelman
  29. Doogie Howser, M.D.1989Director
  30. Hill Street Blues1981guest actor
  31. Father There is Only One 42024as Director Película
  32. The Day of the Locust1975as Apprentice #3
  33. The Hospital1971as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
  34. The Waltons1972guest actor
  35. Hunter1984Director
  36. Love, Weddings & Other Disasters2020as Eddie Stone · Director · Original Music Composer · Screenplay · Story
  37. St. Elsewhere1982as Corky
  38. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962as Self