Dennis Dugan

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.

Known For

Grown Ups

as Referee

Grown Ups 2

as Dr. Larry

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

as Homeless Guy

Big Daddy

as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)

Happy Gilmore

as Doug Thompson

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

as Cab Driver

Jack and Jill

as Al Pacino's Standby

That's My Boy

as School Janitor

The Benchwarmers

as Coach Bellows

Problem Child

as All American Dad