Dennis Dugan
Acting
Born 1946-09-05 · Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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
Grown Ups
2010 · Movie
Grown Ups 2
2013 · Movie
That's My Boy
2012 · Movie
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008 · Movie
Happy Gilmore
1996 · Movie
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 · Movie
Big Daddy
1999 · Movie
Can't Buy Me Love
1987 · Movie
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007 · Movie
Problem Child
1990 · Movie
Knox Goes Away
2024 · Movie
The Benchwarmers
2006 · Movie
Parenthood
1989 · Movie
The Howling
1981 · Movie
Saving Silverman
2001 · Movie
Night Moves
1975 · Movie
Jack and Jill
2011 · Movie
Night Call Nurses
1972 · Movie
Water
1985 · Movie
Father There is Only One 4
2024 · Movie
She's Having a Baby
1988 · Movie
The Hospital
1971 · Movie
The Girl Most Likely To...
1973 · Movie
Country Gold
1982 · Movie
The Day of the Locust
1975 · Movie
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
2020 · Movie
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988 · Movie
Smile
1975 · Movie
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
1976 · Movie
Harry and Walter Go to New York
1976 · Movie
Unidentified Flying Oddball
1979 · Movie
The Toughest Man in the World
1984 · Movie
Norman... Is That You?
1976 · Movie
Death Race
1973 · Movie
Karroll's Christmas
2004 · Movie
Channel 99
1988 · Movie
Deer in the Works
1980 · Movie