
Dennis Dugan
- Date of Birth: 1946-09-05
- Place of Birth: Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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 w... 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.

Columbo
Crime, Drama • 1971 September

M*A*S*H
War & Politics, Drama, Comedy • 1972 September

Rich Man, Poor Man
Drama, Soap • 1976 February

Hill Street Blues
Drama, Crime • 1981 January

The Rockford Files
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1974 September

Moonlighting
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime • 1985 March

Moonlighting
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime • 1985 March

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk • 1962 October

L.A. Law
Drama, War & Politics • 1986 September

The Waltons
Drama • 1972 September