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.

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Filmography

View The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series
7.5
View Columbo
Columbo

Columbo

1971Series
8.1
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St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982Series
5.6
View M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1972Series
7.9
View L.A. Law
L.A. Law

L.A. Law

1986Series
7.1
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Cannon

Cannon

1971Series
6.6
View The Waltons
The Waltons

The Waltons

1972Series
7.2
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The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

1974Series
7.6
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Alice

Alice

1976Series
7.1
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Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981Series
7.6
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Moonlighting

Moonlighting

1985Series
7.5
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Grown Ups

Grown Ups

2010Film
6.4