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Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Acting

September 5, 1946 (79 years old)
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Male
61 Movies
36 TV Shows

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.

The Howling
The Howling

The Howling

1981 6.6

as Chris

Age 34 (now 79)
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

1996 6.7

as Doug Thompson

Age 49 (now 79)
Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

1987 6.9

as David Miller

Age 40 (now 79)
Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

2025 6.5

as Doug Thompson

Age 78 (now 79)
Parenthood
Parenthood

Parenthood

1989 6.7

as David Brodsky

Age 42 (now 79)
Knox Goes Away
Knox Goes Away

Knox Goes Away

2024 7.0

as Philo Jones

Age 77 (now 79)
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988 5.9

as Mr. Settigren

Age 41 (now 79)
She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

1988 6.0

as Bill

Age 41 (now 79)
Moonlighting
Moonlighting

Moonlighting

1985 7.5

Director

Age 38 (now 79)
5 eps
Night Moves
Night Moves

Night Moves

1975 6.7

as boy

Age 28 (now 79)
Problem Child
Problem Child

Problem Child

1990 6.2

as All American Dad

Age 43 (now 79)
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue

1993 7.1

Director

Age 47 (now 79)
6 eps
Water
Water

Water

1985 6.0

as Rob

Age 38 (now 79)
Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man

Rich Man, Poor Man

1976 7.9

as Claude Tinker

Age 29 (now 79)
12 eps
Unidentified Flying Oddball
Unidentified Flying Oddball

Unidentified Flying Oddball

1979 5.6

as Tom Trimble

Age 32 (now 79)
Moonlighting
Moonlighting

Moonlighting

1985 7.5

as Walter Bishop

Age 38 (now 79)
3 eps