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