Dennis Dugan
Biography
Dennis Dugan is an American actor, director, and comedian born on September 5, 1946, in Wheaton, Illinois, USA. He began his acting career after appearing in the 1973 made-for-TV movie "The Girl Most Likely to...". Dugan has also made guest star appearances in some episodes of the television series Moonlighting, in which he also directed episodes. He has directed several films, including those starring Adam Sandler, and has appeared in cameo parts in many of his films. Dugan has a career spanning acting and directing, with 78 known credits.
Career overview
Dennis Dugan began his acting career after appearing in the 1973 made-for-TV movie "The Girl Most Likely to...". He has made a career as an actor, with a significant number of credits. Dugan has appeared in a substantial body of work, with 78 acting credits listed.
Dugan has also made guest appearances on television series, including "Moonlighting", in which he was also a director. He has directed episodes of other television series, such as "Ally McBeal" and "NYPD Blue". Dugan's acting career has spanned multiple decades and various formats, including film and television.
As an actor, Dugan has appeared in a variety of roles, often in projects that he has also directed. His acting credits include a range of films and television shows, demonstrating his versatility as a performer.
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98 titles- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as Doug Thompson
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Executive Producer
- Knox Goes Away (2024) as Philo Jones
- Father There is Only One 4 (2024) as Director Película
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) as Eddie Stone
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) Story
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) Original Music Composer
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) Director
- Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) Screenplay
- Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas (2014) Script Consultant
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) as Dr. Larry
- Grown Ups 2 (2013) Director
- That's My Boy (2012) as School Janitor
- That's My Boy (2012) Executive Producer
- Just Go with It (2011) Director
- Jack and Jill (2011) as Al Pacino's Standby
- Jack and Jill (2011) Director
- Grown Ups (2010) as Referee
- Grown Ups (2010) Director
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) as Homeless Guy
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) Director
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) as Cab Driver
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) Director
- The Benchwarmers (2006) as Coach Bellows
- The Benchwarmers (2006) Director
- Karroll's Christmas (2004) as Door Knocker
- Karroll's Christmas (2004) Director
- Hope & Faith (2003) Director
- National Security (2003) Director
- The Mullets (2003) Director
- Saving Silverman (2001) as Referee
- Saving Silverman (2001) Director
- Big Daddy (1999) as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
- Big Daddy (1999) Director
- Shasta McNasty (1999) Director
- Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) Director
- Ally McBeal (1997) Director
- Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) Director
- Happy Gilmore (1996) as Doug Thompson
- Happy Gilmore (1996) Director
- Marker (1995) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) Director
- Burke's Law (1994) Director
- The Byrds of Paradise (1994) Director
- The Shaggy Dog (1994) Director
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- Brain Donors (1992) Director
- Problem Child (1990) as All American Dad
- Problem Child (1990) Director
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) Director
- Parenthood (1989) as David Brodsky
- She's Having a Baby (1988) as Bill
- The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) as Mr. Settigren
- Channel 99 (1988)
- Wiseguy (1987) Director
- Can't Buy Me Love (1987) as David Miller
- L.A. Law (1986) as Roy Tomba
- Moonlighting (1985) as Cy
- Moonlighting (1985) as Walter Bishop
- Moonlighting (1985) Director
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Edgar "Benny" Benedek
- Scene of the Crime (1985)
- Water (1985) as Rob
- Hunter (1984) Director
- Empire (1984) as Ben Christian
- The Toughest Man in the World (1984) as Dick
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Corky
- Country Gold (1982) as Darryl Appleby
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- The Howling (1981) as Chris
- Deer in the Works (1980) as David Potter
- Supertrain (1979) as Jack Hogarth
- Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) as Tom Trimble
- Richie Brockelman, Private Eye (1978) as Richie Brockleman
- Last of the Good Guys (1978) as Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
- Alice (1976) as Joel Snedeger
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) as Claude Tinker
- Good Heavens (1976)
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) as Lewis
- Norman... Is That You? (1976) as Garson Hobart
- Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours (1976) as Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
- Smile (1975) as Logan
- Night Moves (1975) as boy
- The Day of the Locust (1975) as Apprentice #3
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Richie Brockelman
- Police Story (1973)
- The Girl Most Likely To... (1973) as Charlie Elliott
- Death Race (1973) as Pvt. Becker
- The Waltons (1972)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Bob Wilson
- Night Call Nurses (1972) as Kit
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Columbo (1971) as Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
- Columbo (1971) Director
- Cannon (1971)
- The Hospital (1971) as E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Grown Ups 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Dugan best known for?
Dennis Dugan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Knox Goes Away (2024), Grown Ups 2 (2013).
When and where was Dennis Dugan born?
Dennis Dugan was born on September 5, 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Dennis Dugan have?
Dennis Dugan has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Dennis Dugan's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Dugan is an American actor, director, and comedian born on September 5, 1946, in Wheaton, Illinois, USA. He began his acting career after appearing in the 1973 made-for-TV movie "The Girl Most Likely to...". Dugan has also made guest star appearances in some episodes of the television series Moonlighting, in whi...