
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(56)

Self
1962

1971

Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
1971

Bob Wilson
1972

Joel Snedeger
1976

1972

Roy Tomba
1986

Richie Brockelman
1974

Cy
1985

Walter Bishop
1985

1972

1973

1982

1981

Edgar "Benny" Benedek
1985

Richie Brockleman
1978

Referee
2010

Claude Tinker
1976

1976

Dr. Larry
2013

Doug Thompson
1996

Director PelĂcula
2024

School Janitor
2012

Ben Christian
1984

Homeless Guy
2008

Philo Jones
2024

Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
1999

Cab Driver
2007

All American Dad
1990

Al Pacino's Standby
2011

Coach Bellows
2006

David Miller
1987

David Brodsky
1989

Chris
1981

Referee
2001

boy
1975

Bill
1988

Logan
1975

E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
1971

Eddie Stone
2020

Mr. Settigren
1988

Charlie Elliott
1973

Apprentice #3
1975

Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
1976

Kit
1972

Rob
1985

Tom Trimble
1979

Lewis
1976

Dick
1984

Pvt. Becker
1973

Garson Hobart
1976

Officer Needham
1982
Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
1978

David Potter
1980

Darryl Appleby
1982

1988
Directing (31)

Director
1989

Director
1971

Director
1985

Director
1998

Director
1987

Director
1984

Director
1994

Director
2003

Director
1999

Director
1994

Director
1994

Director
2010

Director
1997

Director
2013

Director
2011

Director
1996

Director
1995

Director
2008
Director
2003

Director
1999

Director
2007

Director
1990

Director
2011

Director
2006

Director
2003

Director
1997

Director
2001

Director
2020

Director
2004

Director
1992

Director
1994