Dennis Dugan

Born: 5th of September 1946 (79 years old)

Biography:
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.

Dennis Dugan's Filmography

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Doug Thompson
Grown Ups 2

Grown Ups 2

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Dr. Larry
That's My Boy

That's My Boy

  •   Movie
  • 2012
School Janitor
Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Al Pacino's Standby
Grown Ups

Grown Ups

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Referee
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Homeless Guy
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Cab Driver
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Coach Bellows
Saving Silverman

Saving Silverman

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Referee
Big Daddy

Big Daddy

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Doug Thompson
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Mr. Settigren
The Howling

The Howling

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Chris
Unidentified Flying Oddball

Unidentified Flying Oddball

  •   Movie
  • 1979
Tom Trimble
Night Moves

Night Moves

  •   Movie
  • 1975
boy
The Day of the Locust

The Day of the Locust

  •   Movie
  • 1975
Apprentice #3
Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Executive Producer
Grown Ups 2

Grown Ups 2

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Director
That's My Boy

That's My Boy

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Executive Producer
Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Director
Just Go with It

Just Go with It

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Director
Grown Ups

Grown Ups

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Director
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Director
The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Director
National Security

National Security

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Director
Saving Silverman

Saving Silverman

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Director
Big Daddy

Big Daddy

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Director
Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal

  •   TV Show
  • 1997
Director
Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Director
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Director
Doogie Howser, M.D.

Doogie Howser, M.D.

  •   TV Show
  • 1989
Director