Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan is known for Grown Ups (2010), Just Go with It (2011), Grown Ups 2 (2013).

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.

Questions about Dennis Dugan

How many Dennis Dugan films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 44 films with Dennis Dugan, from 1971 to 2025.

What is the best rated Dennis Dugan film?

The best rated Dennis Dugan film in the catalogue is Father There is Only One 4 (2024), rated 7.2.

What was the first Dennis Dugan film?

The first Dennis Dugan film in the catalogue is The Hospital, from 1971.

Who has Dennis Dugan worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Dennis Dugan shares the most credits with Adam Sandler (10 films), Jack Giarraputo (9 films) and Allen Covert (7 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Also works as: film director · television director · director
Studied at: Wheaton Warrenville South High School · Notre Dame High School · The Theatre School at DePaul University
Spouse: Joyce Van Patten

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