Dennis Dugan
Director · Actor
Dennis Dugan counts as a veteran of both film and television who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The filmography leans toward comedy. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. For much of the audience, Dennis Dugan is Referee from 'Grown Ups', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Grown Ups 2' stands out.
Dennis Dugan
Director · Actor
Dennis Dugan counts as a veteran of both film and television who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The filmography leans toward comedy. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. For much of the audience, Dennis Dugan is Referee from 'Grown Ups', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Grown Ups 2' stands out.
Movies (30 titles)
Director
Plays Referee
Grown Ups
2010
Director
Plays Dr. Larry
Grown Ups 2
2013
Producer
Plays Doug Thompson
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Director
Plays Homeless Guy
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Producer
Plays School Janitor
That's My Boy
2012
Director
Just Go with It
2011
Director
Big Daddy
1999
Director
Plays Doug Thompson
Happy Gilmore
1996
Director
Plays Cab Driver
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
Director
Plays All American Dad
Problem Child
1990
Director
Plays Al Pacino's Standby
Jack and Jill
2011
Plays David Miller
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
Plays David Brodsky
Parenthood
1989
Director
National Security
2003
Director
Plays Referee
Saving Silverman
2001
Director
Plays Coach Bellows
The Benchwarmers
2006
Plays Chris
The Howling
1981
Plays Philo Jones
Knox Goes Away
2024
Director
Beverly Hills Ninja
1997
Plays Logan
Smile
1975
Director
Plays Eddie Stone
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
2020
Plays boy
Night Moves
1975
Plays Bill
She's Having a Baby
1988
Plays Tom Trimble
Unidentified Flying Oddball
1979
Plays Mr. Settigren
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
Plays Rob
Water
1985
Plays Apprentice #3
The Day of the Locust
1975
Plays Lewis
Harry and Walter Go to New York
1976
Director
Brain Donors
1992
Plays Garson Hobart
Norman... Is That You?
1976
Plays Director Película
Father There is Only One 4
2024
Plays Kit
Night Call Nurses
1972
TV Shows (11 titles)
Plays Edgar "Benny" Benedek
Shadow Chasers
1985
Plays Richie Brockleman
Richie Brockelman, Private Eye
1978
Plays Ben Christian
Empire
1984
Director
NYPD Blue
1993
Director
Shasta McNasty
1999
Director
Plays Cy
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Bob Wilson
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Richie Brockelman
The Rockford Files
1974
Director
The Byrds of Paradise
1994
Director
Hope & Faith
2003
Director
Burke's Law
1994
Plays Corky
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Roy Tomba
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Joel Snedeger
Alice
1976
Director
Plays Theodore 'Mac' Albinsky
Columbo
1971
Plays Jack Hogarth
Supertrain
1979
Director
Marker
1995
Director
Civil Wars
1991
Director
Love Boat: The Next Wave
1998
Director
Wiseguy
1987
Director
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Director
Ally McBeal
1997
Director
Hunter
1984
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Happy Gilmore 2
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Happy Gilmore 2
Doug Thompson
2025
Father There is Only One 4
Director Película
2024
Knox Goes Away
Philo Jones
2024
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Eddie Stone · Director
2020
Grown Ups 2
Dr. Larry · Director
2013
That's My Boy
School Janitor
2012
Jack and Jill
Al Pacino's Standby · Director
2011
Just Go with It
Director
2011
Grown Ups
Referee · Director
2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dennis Dugan and where are they from?
Dennis Dugan is 80 years old, born on September 5, 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dennis Dugan?
Dennis Dugan is best known for roles in Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, You Don't Mess with the Zohan.
How many movies has Dennis Dugan been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Dennis Dugan has appeared in 30 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Dennis Dugan's first movie?
The career of Dennis Dugan began with The Hospital (1971).
What is Dennis Dugan's most recent movie or series?
Dennis Dugan's most recent release is Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on July 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Dennis Dugan appeared in?
On television, Dennis Dugan has appeared in Columbo, M*A*S*H, Moonlighting, The Rockford Files.
Dennis Dugan
1946-09-05 · Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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.