As Actor
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
6.7
Dennis Dugan
Acting
Born
September 5, 1946
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 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.
The Filmography
As Director
Grown Ups 2
2013
6.2
As Director
Jack and Jill
2011
4.4
As Director
Just Go with It
2011
6.7
As Director
Grown Ups
2010
6.4
As Director
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
5.7
As Director
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
6.1
As Director
The Benchwarmers
2006
5.8
As Director
Karroll's Christmas
2004
4.4
As Director
National Security
2003
6.0
As Director
Saving Silverman
2001
5.7
As Director
Big Daddy
1999
6.5
As Director
Beverly Hills Ninja
1997
5.7
As Actor, As Director
Happy Gilmore
1996
6.7
As Director
The Shaggy Dog
1994
4.8
As Director
Brain Donors
1992
6.1
As Director
Problem Child
1990
6.2
As Actor
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
5.8
As Actor
She's Having a Baby
1988
5.9
As Actor
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
6.9