Dennis Dugan
Acting
🎂 1946-09-05
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.
Cast credits(58)
Doug Thompson
2025
Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
1971
Self
1962
Richie Brockelman
1974
Bob Wilson
1972
1972
Doug Thompson
1996
1981
Joel Snedeger
1976
Referee
2010
Dr. Larry
2013
Cy
1985
Walter Bishop
1985
1971
Roy Tomba
1986
1982
Cab Driver
2007
School Janitor
2012
Homeless Guy
2008
1973
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
1999
Philo Jones
2024
Al Pacino's Standby
2011
David Miller
1987
Director PelĂcula
2024
All American Dad
1990
Coach Bellows
2006
Claude Tinker
1976
Chris
1981
Referee
2001
1972
1976
boy
1975
David Brodsky
1989
Logan
1975
Rob
1985
E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
1971
Bill
1988
Kit
1972
Eddie Stone
2020
Edgar "Benny" Benedek
1985
Mr. Settigren
1988
Lewis
1976
1988
Charlie Elliott
1973
Apprentice #3
1975
Tom Trimble
1979
Darryl Appleby
1982
Officer Needham
1982
Ben Christian
1984
Garson Hobart
1976
Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
1978
Dick
1984
Richie Brockleman
1978
1985
Pvt. Becker
1973
Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
1976
David Potter
1980
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Directing (31)
Director
1971
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1996
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1994
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2010
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2013
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1985
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1984
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2011
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1989
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1997
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2007
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2008
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1994
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1999
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2011
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2003
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2003
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1990
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1998
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2006
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1997
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2001
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1992
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1994
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1995
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2020
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2003
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1999
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1994
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2004