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