Dennis Dugan
Actor
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
Grown Ups
as Referee 2010
Grown Ups 2
as Dr. Larry 2013
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Homeless Guy 2008
Big Daddy
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited) 1999
Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson 1996
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver 2007
Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby 2011
That's My Boy
as School Janitor 2012
The Benchwarmers
as Coach Bellows 2006
Problem Child
as All American Dad 1990
The Howling
as Chris 1981
Happy Gilmore 2
as Doug Thompson 2025
Parenthood
as David Brodsky 1989
Can't Buy Me Love
as David Miller 1987
Saving Silverman
as Referee 2001
Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones 2024
Night Moves
as boy 1975