Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Known For

Grown Ups

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.

Movies Featuring Dennis Dugan

That's My Boy

That's My Boy (2012)

as School Janitor
Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill (2011)

as Al Pacino's Standby
Big Daddy

Big Daddy (1999)

as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore (1996)

as Doug Thompson
Problem Child

Problem Child (1990)

as All American Dad
Parenthood

Parenthood (1989)

as David Brodsky
Country Gold

Country Gold (1982)

as Darryl Appleby
No Image

Last of the Good Guys (1978)

as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
Death Race

Death Race (1973)

as Pvt. Becker
The Hospital

The Hospital (1971)

as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)