Dennis Dugan
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
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.
Born
Sep 05, 1946
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
39 acting
23 crew
Popularity
2.2
Known For
Grown Ups
2010
as Referee
Grown Ups 2
2013
as Dr. Larry
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as Homeless Guy
That's My Boy
2012
as School Janitor
Happy Gilmore
1996
as Doug Thompson
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Doug Thompson
Big Daddy
1999
as Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
as Cab Driver
Jack and Jill
2011
as Al Pacino's Standby
Problem Child
1990
as All American Dad
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