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Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan’s screen credits include director work on Grown Ups and director work on Grown Ups 2.
Born September 5, 1946 Wheaton, Illinois, USA2 movies on MoviHero
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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.
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- 2025Happy Gilmore 2Producer · Doug Thompson
- 2024Father There is Only One 4Director Película
- 2024Knox Goes AwayPhilo Jones
- 2020Love, Weddings & Other DisastersWriter · Director · Eddie Stone
- 2012That's My BoyProducer · School Janitor
- 2011Jack and JillDirector · Al Pacino's Standby
- 2011Just Go with ItDirector
- 2008You Don't Mess with the ZohanDirector · Homeless Guy
- 2007I Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarryDirector · Cab Driver
- 2006The BenchwarmersDirector · Coach Bellows
- 2004Karroll's ChristmasDirector · Door Knocker
- 2003National SecurityDirector
- 2001Saving SilvermanDirector · Referee
- 1999Big DaddyDirector · Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
- 1997Beverly Hills NinjaDirector
- 1996Happy GilmoreDirector · Doug Thompson
- 1994The Shaggy DogDirector
- 1992Brain DonorsDirector
- 1990Problem ChildDirector · All American Dad
- 1989ParenthoodDavid Brodsky
- 1988Channel 99Actor
- 1988The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingMr. Settigren
- 1988She's Having a BabyBill
- 1987Can't Buy Me LoveDavid Miller
- 1985WaterRob
- 1984The Toughest Man in the WorldDick
- 1982Country GoldDarryl Appleby
- 1981The HowlingChris
- 1980Deer in the WorksDavid Potter
- 1979Unidentified Flying OddballTom Trimble
- 1978Last of the Good GuysOfficer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
- 1976Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 HoursRichard 'Richie' Brockelman
- 1976Norman... Is That You?Garson Hobart
- 1976Harry and Walter Go to New YorkLewis
- 1975SmileLogan
- 1975Night Movesboy
- 1975The Day of the LocustApprentice #3
- 1973Death RacePvt. Becker
- 1973The Girl Most Likely To...Charlie Elliott
- 1972Night Call NursesKit
- 1971The HospitalE.R. Doctor (uncredited)
- Grown Ups 3Actor
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