Acting
Dennis Dugan
EN, ES cinema · 45 credits
Born
5 September 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Also known as Walter Bishop
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
Filmography
Happy Gilmore 2
as Doug Thompson, Executive Producer
Knox Goes Away
as Philo Jones
Father There is Only One 4
as Director Película
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
as Eddie Stone, Story, Original Music Composer, Director, Screenplay
Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas
Script Consultant
Grown Ups 2
as Dr. Larry, Director
That's My Boy
as School Janitor, Executive Producer
Jack and Jill
as Al Pacino's Standby, Director
Just Go with It
Director
Grown Ups
as Referee, Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Homeless Guy, Director
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
as Cab Driver, Director
The Benchwarmers
as Coach Bellows, Director
Karroll's Christmas
as Door Knocker, Director
National Security
Director
Saving Silverman
as Referee, Director
Big Daddy
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited), Director
Beverly Hills Ninja
Director
Happy Gilmore
as Doug Thompson, Director
The Shaggy Dog
Director
Brain Donors
Director
Problem Child
as All American Dad, Director
Parenthood
as David Brodsky
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Settigren
Can't Buy Me Love
as David Miller
Water
as Rob
Country Gold
as Darryl Appleby
The Howling
as Chris
Deer in the Works
as David Potter
Unidentified Flying Oddball
as Tom Trimble
Last of the Good Guys
1978
Last of the Good Guys
as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
Norman... Is That You?
as Garson Hobart
Smile
as Logan
Night Moves
as boy
The Day of the Locust
as Apprentice #3
The Girl Most Likely To...
as Charlie Elliott
Death Race
as Pvt. Becker
The Hospital
as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)