About
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.
Known for
Ally McBealSeries • 1997
ColumboSeries • 1971
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
NYPD BlueSeries • 1993
Chicago HopeSeries • 1994
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
The WaltonsSeries • 1972
St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982
CannonSeries • 1971
AliceSeries • 1976
MoonlightingSeries • 1985
HunterSeries • 1984
Doogie Howser, M.D.Series • 1989
WiseguySeries • 1987
Grown UpsMovie • 2010
Hope & FaithSeries • 2003
Police StorySeries • 1973
Grown Ups 2Movie • 2013
Burke's LawSeries • 1994
Just Go with ItMovie • 2011
Happy Gilmore 2Movie • 2025
You Don't Mess with the ZohanMovie • 2008