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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Happy Gilmore 2
Character: Doug Thompson
MOVIE • 2025
Father There is Only One 4
Character: Director Película
MOVIE • 2024
Knox Goes Away
Character: Philo Jones
MOVIE • 2024
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Character: Eddie Stone
MOVIE • 2020
Grown Ups 2
Character: Dr. Larry
MOVIE • 2013
That's My Boy
Character: School Janitor
MOVIE • 2012
Jack and Jill
Character: Al Pacino's Standby
MOVIE • 2011
Grown Ups
Character: Referee
MOVIE • 2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Character: Homeless Guy
MOVIE • 2008
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Character: Cab Driver
MOVIE • 2007
The Benchwarmers
Character: Coach Bellows
MOVIE • 2006
Saving Silverman
Character: Referee
MOVIE • 2001
Big Daddy
Character: Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1999
Happy Gilmore
Character: Doug Thompson
MOVIE • 1996
Problem Child
Character: All American Dad
MOVIE • 1990
Parenthood
Character: David Brodsky
MOVIE • 1989
Channel 99
Character:
MOVIE • 1988
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Character: Mr. Settigren
MOVIE • 1988
She's Having a Baby
Character: Bill
MOVIE • 1988
Can't Buy Me Love
Character: David Miller
MOVIE • 1987
Crew
Crew Credits
Happy Gilmore 2
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Role: Story
MOVIE • 2020
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2020
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2020
Grown Ups 2
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013
That's My Boy
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2012
Jack and Jill
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Just Go with It
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Grown Ups
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
The Benchwarmers
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Karroll's Christmas
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
Hope & Faith
Role: Director
TV • 2003
The Mullets
Role: Director
TV • 2003
National Security
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Saving Silverman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
Shasta McNasty
Role: Director
TV • 1999
Big Daddy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1999