Danny DeVito
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Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He first gained prominence as the irascible dispatcher Louie De Palma on Taxi, for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He plays Frank Reynolds on the long-running sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006 - present). In film, DeVito is known for his roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), Head Office (1985), Ruthless People (1986), Twins (1988), Batman Returns (1992), Jack the Bear (1993), Junior (1994), L.A. Confidential (1997), The Big Kahuna (1999), Big Fish (2003), Deck the Halls (2006), When in Rome (2010), Wiener-Dog (2016) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). DeVito has voiced characters in numerous animated films including Space Jam (1996), Hercules (1997), The Lorax (2012), Smallfoot (2018), and Migration (2023). He both directed and starred in several films such as Throw Momma from the Train (1987), The War of the Roses (1989), Matilda (1996), and Death to Smoochy (2002). He has served as a producer on notable films such as Reality Bites (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Gattaca (1997), Erin Brockovich (2000), and Garden State (2004). DeVito married actress Rhea Perlman in 1982; they have three children. The couple separated in 2012.
Known for
Credits
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
as Martini
Migration (2023)
as Uncle Dan (voice)
Hercules (1997)
as Philoctetes (voice)
Men in Black (1997)
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
as Rude Gambler
Matilda (1996)
as Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
The Lorax (2012)
as The Lorax (voice)
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
as Eddie
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
as Janitor
Batman Returns (1992)
as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
Space Jam (1996)
as Swackhammer (voice)
Big Fish (2003)
as Amos Calloway
L.A. Confidential (1997)
as Sid Hudgens
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
as Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
Minions & More 2 (2022)
as The Lorax (voice)
The Virgin Suicides (2000)
as Dr. Horniker
Jumanji: Open World (2026)
as Eddie
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
as The Lorax (voice)
Romancing the Stone (1984)
as Ralph
Dumbo (2019)
as Maximilian "Max" Medici
Twins (1988)
as Vincent Benedict
Smallfoot (2018)
as Dorgle (voice)
Last Action Hero (1993)
as Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
The Rainmaker (1997)
as Deck Shifflet
Be Cool (2005)
as Martin Weir
Man on the Moon (1999)
as George Shapiro
Get Shorty (1995)
as Martin Weir
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
as Ralph
Haunted Mansion (2023)
as Bruce Davis
Duplex (2003)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The War of the Roses (1989)
as Gavin D'Amato
Deck the Halls (2006)
as Buddy Hall
Junior (1994)
as Dr. Larry Arbogast
The Survivor (2022)
as Charley Goldman
Heist (2001)
as Mickey Bergman
The One and Only Ivan (2020)
as Bob (voice)
Terms of Endearment (1983)
as Vernon Dahlart
When in Rome (2010)
as Al Russo
Animal Crackers (2018)
as Chesterfield (voice)
Solitary Man (2009)
as Jimmy Marino
Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
as Owen Lift
My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)
as Grundle King (voice)
Ruthless People (1986)
as Sam Stone
Look Who's Talking Now! (1993)
as Rocks (voice)
Hoffa (1992)
as Bobby Ciaro
I'm Still Here (2010)
as Danny DeVito
The Comedian (2016)
as Jimmy Berkowitz
Renaissance Man (1994)
as Bill Rago
Anything Else (2003)
as Harvey Wexler
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
as District Attorney
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
as Burr
Wiener-Dog (2016)
as Dave Schmerz
The Good Night (2007)
as Mel
What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
as Max Fairbanks
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)
as Self
Drowning Mona (2000)
as Chief Wyatt Rash
Wise Guys (1986)
as Harry Valentini
Goin' South (1978)
as Hog
10 Items or Less (2006)
as Big D
Nobel Son (2007)
as Gastner
Poolman (2024)
as Jack Denisoff
Death to Smoochy (2002)
as Burke Bennett
Tin Men (1987)
as Ernest Tilley
Head Office (1985)
as Frank Stedman
Even Money (2007)
as Walter
House Broken (2009)
as Cathkart
Hotel Noir (2012)
as Eugene Portland
Relative Strangers (2006)
as Frank Menure
Jack the Bear (1993)
as John Leary
The Big Kahuna (1999)
as Phil Cooper
America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
as Self
The Oh in Ohio (2006)
as Wayne the Pool Guy
Other People's Money (1991)
as Lawrence Garfield
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
as The Penguin (archive footage)
Just Add Water (2008)
as Merl
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale (2021)
as Self
The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
as Assistant Director
Living Out Loud (1998)
as Pat Francato
Deadly Hero (1975)
as Harry
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2006)
as Booth
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
as Self
Lady Liberty (1971)
as Fred Mancuso
Going Ape! (1981)
as Lazlo
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Two Daddies? (1989)
as George Johnson (voice)
Revenge of the Electric Car (2011)
as Self (EV1 Driver)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)
as Worm TV Host
Screwed (2000)
as Grover Cleaver
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
as Self
The Earth Day Special (1990)
as Vic
A Very Sunny Christmas (2009)
as Frank Reynolds
Swap Meet (1979)
as Max
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
as Al Goldstein
The Ratings Game (1984)
as Vic De Salvo
A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024)
as Lawrence Armanetti
The World of Jim Henson (1994)
as Self (archive footage)
Girl Walks Into a Bar (2011)
as Aldo
The Money (1976)
as Bartender
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert (2025)
as Self - Presenter
Completely Cuckoo (1997)
as Self
The Van (1977)
as Andy
The Gong Show Movie (1980)
as Performer
Happily Ever After (1985)
as George Johnson (voice)
Tim Burton: Life in the Line (2024)
as Self
Thank You Very Much (2025)
as Self
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004)
as Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Scalawag (1973)
as Fly Speck
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)
as Self (archive footage)
Christmas in Love (2004)
as Brad La Guardia
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight (2008)
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker' (2007)
as Self
Be Cool, Very Cool (2005)
as Self
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson (2005)
as Self
The Nightman Cometh: Live (2009)
as Frank Reynolds
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin (1992)
as Self
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)
as Self
Amazing Stories: The Movie II (1990)
as Herbert (archive footage)
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls (1980)
as Self
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
as Self
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers (2002)
as Self
All the Wilderness (2014)
as Walter Pembry
Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)
as Adrian
Sniff (—)
as William Keys
The Misbehavers (2004)
as Self
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (2008)
as Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
as Self
Forces of Nature (2012)
as The Lorax (voice)
Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection (2014)
as The Lorax
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary (2002)
as Self
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo (1976)
as Vince D'Angelo
Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2009)
as Self
Little Red Riding Hood (1995)
as Wolfie (voice)
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen (—)
as Self
All The Kids Do It (1984)
as Ackroyd
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2017)
as Self
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002)
as Self
Valentine (1979)
as Dewey
Catching Kringle (2004)
as General Needham
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes (2002)
as Self
Today's the Day (2014)
as Mr. Bees
Likely Stories Vol. 2 (1983)
Actor
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' (2005)
as Self
Cop Origin Story (2026)
Actor
Dreams of Glass (1970)
as Thug
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide (1991)
Actor
Minestrone (1975)
as Lodovico
The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter (2018)
as Uncle Jack (voice)
Branford Marsalis: Steep (1991)
as Self
The Divine Bette Midler (2005)
as Self
Inside the Actor's Workshop (2010)
as Actor
Curmudgeons (2016)
as Jackie
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30 (1973)
as Petey
A Very Special Christmas Party (1988)
as Self
PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration! (2025)
as Self
My Girlfriend's Abroad (2006)
as Uncle Rick (uncredited)
The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special (1986)
as Self