
Dennis Dugan
Born
1946-09-05
Place of birth
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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 ...
Known for

Grown Ups
Referee

Grown Ups 2
Dr. Larry

You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Homeless Guy

Big Daddy
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)

Happy Gilmore
Doug Thompson

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Cab Driver

Jack and Jill
Al Pacino's Standby

That's My Boy
School Janitor

The Benchwarmers
Coach Bellows

Happy Gilmore 2
Doug Thompson

Problem Child
All American Dad

The Howling
Chris

Columbo
Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky

M*A*S*H
Bob Wilson

Parenthood
David Brodsky