Dennis Dugan
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Columbo
Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
1971
Series
M*A*S*H
Bob Wilson
1972
Series
Alice
Joel Snedeger
1976
Series
The Waltons
1972
Series
Hill Street Blues
1981
Series
The Rockford Files
Richie Brockelman
1974
Series
L.A. Law
Roy Tomba
1986
Film
Grown Ups
Referee
2010
Series
St. Elsewhere
Corky
1982
Series
Moonlighting
Cy
1985
Series
Moonlighting
Walter Bishop
1985
Series
Cannon
1971
Film
Grown Ups 2
Dr. Larry
2013
Film
That's My Boy
School Janitor
2012
Series
Police Story
1973
Film
Happy Gilmore 2
Doug Thompson
2025
Film
Happy Gilmore
Doug Thompson
1996
Film
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Homeless Guy
2008
Series
Supertrain
Jack Hogarth
1979
Film
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Cab Driver
2007
Film
Problem Child
All American Dad
1990
Film
Jack and Jill
Al Pacino's Standby
2011
Film
Knox Goes Away
Philo Jones
2024
Series
Rich Man, Poor Man
Claude Tinker
1976
Film
Big Daddy
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
1999
Film
The Howling
Chris
1981
Film
Can't Buy Me Love
David Miller
1987
Film
The Benchwarmers
Coach Bellows
2006
Film
Saving Silverman
Referee
2001
Series
The Sixth Sense
1972
Film
Parenthood
David Brodsky
1989
Series
Shadow Chasers
Edgar "Benny" Benedek
1985
Series
Scene of the Crime
1985
Film
Night Moves
boy
1975
Film
She's Having a Baby
Bill
1988
Film
The Hospital
E.R. Doctor (uncredited)
1971
Film
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Eddie Stone
2020
Series
Good Heavens
1976
Film
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Mr. Settigren
1988
Film
Grown Ups 3
Film
The Day of the Locust
Apprentice #3
1975
Film
Water
Rob
1985
Film
Smile
Logan
1975
Film
Night Call Nurses
Kit
1972
Film
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Lewis
1976
Film
Unidentified Flying Oddball
Tom Trimble
1979
Series
Empire
Ben Christian
1984
Film
The Girl Most Likely To...
Charlie Elliott
1973
Film
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
Richard 'Richie' Brockelman
1976
Series
Richie Brockelman, Private Eye
Richie Brockleman
1978
Film
Father There is Only One 4
Director Película
2024
Film
Karroll's Christmas
Door Knocker
2004
Film
The Toughest Man in the World
Dick
1984
Film
Death Race
Pvt. Becker
1973
Last of the Good Guys
Officer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
1978
Film
Norman... Is That You?
Garson Hobart
1976
Film
Country Gold
Darryl Appleby
1982
Film
Deer in the Works
David Potter
1980
Film
Channel 99
1988