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Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Actor

Born 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.

Columbo
Series
8.1

Columbo

1971

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

M*A*S*H
Series
7.9

M*A*S*H

1972

Hill Street Blues
Series
7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981

Chicago Hope
Series
7.3

Chicago Hope

1994

NYPD Blue
Series
7.1

NYPD Blue

1993

L.A. Law
Series
7.1

L.A. Law

1986

St. Elsewhere
Series
5.7

St. Elsewhere

1982