Dennis Dugan Biography

Dennis Dugan is an American director, actor, writer, artist, and comedian. He is well known for his partnership with comedic actor Adam Sandler, for whom he produced the films Just Go with It, Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Jack and Jill, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore, and You Don’t Mess with the Zohan. He has won four Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Director candidate, winning one time.

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10 Quick Facts About Dennis Dugan

1. Name: Dennis Dugan
2. Age: 76 Years (2022)
3. Birthday: 5 September
4. Zodiac Sign: Virgo
5. Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.68 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Director, Actor, Writer, Artist, Comedian
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be updated
10. Net worth: $12 million

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Dennis Dugan Age

Dugan is 76 years old as of 2022, he was born on 5 September 1946, in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 5 September every year, and his birth sign is Virgo.

Dennis Dugan Height

Dugan stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.68 m) tall and he weighs 75 kg (165 lbs).

Dennis Dugan Education

Dugan is a graduate of the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago (presently at DePaul University) and began his acting career in 1969 in New York City.

Dennis Dugan Family

Dennis was born and brought up in Wheaton, Illinois, to Charles Dugan (father) and Marion Dugan (mother). His father is an insurance salesman while his mother is a housewife. He is the second born of four sons to his parents.

Dennis Dugan Wife

Dugan is married to Sharon O’Connor Dugan. Formerly, he was married to actor Joyce Van Patten in 1973, but they divorced in 1987. He has one child, a son known as Kelly Dugan.

Dugan’s son, Kelly, was drafted with the 75th overall selection by the Philadelphia Phillies in the Major League Baseball Draft in June 2009. Kelly graduated from Notre Dame High School of Sherman Oaks, California, he has performed for four of the club’s minor league teams, such as the Gulf Coast League Phillies, Reading Fightin’ Phils, Williamsport Crosscutters, as well as Lakewood BlueClaws.

Dennis Dugan Net Worth

Dugan has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Director, Actor, Writer, Artist, and Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Dugan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dennis Dugan Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dennis Dugan.

Dennis Dugan Wiki

• Full Names: Dennis Barton Dugan
• Popular As: Director
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Director, Actor, Writer, Artist, Comedian
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dennis Dugan Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 76 Years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: 5 September 1946
• Place of Birth: Wheaton, Illinois, United States
• Birthday: September 5

Dennis Dugan Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 43 Inch
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.68 m)
• Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Dennis Dugan Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Charles
• Mother: Marion Dugan
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Three brothers
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Sharon O’Connor Dugan, Joyce Van Patten(1973-1987)
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons (Kelly Dugan) Daughter(s) (Not known)

Dennis Dugan Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $12 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Director, Actor, Writer, Artist, Comedian

Dennis Dugan Career

Dugan started his acting career in the year 1972 when he appeared in different films such as ‘Night Call Nurses and the TV movie ‘The Girl Most Likely to….’ (1973). In the year 1979, he was cast as the time-displaced heroin ‘Unidentified Flying Oddball,’ Disney’s very loose adaptation of ‘A Connecticut Yankee’ in King Arthur’s Court. In 1981, he appeared in Joe Dante’s adaptation of ‘The Howling.’

Dennis played a semi-regular role on ‘Hill Street Blues,’ as an erstwhile caped crusader who called himself “Captain Freedom.” He also appeared in ‘Empire’ and ‘Shadow Chasers’ in 1984. In the ’70s, he made guest appearances on several TV series such as ‘The Waltons, Cannon,’ ‘Columbo,’ ‘The Mod Squad,’ and ‘Alice.’ He also appeared in the mini-series Rich Man, Poor Man,’ and M*A*S*H. He starred in ‘Richie Brockelman, Private Eye,’ in 1978.

Dugan launched a career as a television and film director, making cameo appearances in many of his films. He directed several films such as ‘Problem Child’ in 1990 and ‘Big Daddy’ in the year 1999. He also directed episodes of some television series like ‘Moonlighting,’ as well as ‘NYPD Blue’He directed ‘The Benchwarmers in the year 2006. The film was co-produced by Adam Sandler. He also directed, ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007) and ‘You Don’t Mess with the Zohan’ (2008), both involving Sandler.

Dennis Dugan Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore was a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds. It starred Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who uncovers a newfound talent for golf. The screenplay was composed by Sandler and his writing counterpart Tim Herlihy, in their second feature cooperation after the earlier year’s Billy Madison; the film also observes the first of numerous collaborations between Sandler and Dugan.

The film was unleashed in theaters on February 16, 1996, by Universal Pictures. Despite obtaining mixed reviews from critics, Happy Gilmore was a commercial success, making $39 million on a $12 million budget. The film won an MTV Movie Award for “Best Fight” for Bob Barker versus Adam Sandler.

Dennis Dugan Grown-Ups

In the year 2010, Dugan directed ‘Grown Ups,’ which again stars Adam Sandler along with Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. The film was released in the summer of 2010 and had major success at Box Office.

‘Just Go with It’ was Duga’s sixth film with Adam. It also starred Brooklyn Decker and Jennifer Aniston. Again Sandler starred in ‘Jack and Jill in 2011 and ‘Grown Ups 2’ in 2013 alongside James, Rock, and Spade, all reprising their roles.

Dennis Dugan Movies

• Grown Ups 2010
• Grown Ups 2 2013
• Happy Gilmore 1996
• You Don’t Mess with the Zohan 2008
• Jack and Jill 2011
• I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2007

• Big Daddy 1999
• Just Go with It 2011
• The Benchwarmers 2006
• Beverly Hills Ninja 1997
• Problem Child 1990
• National Security 2003

• Saving Silverman 2001
• Love, Weddings & Other Disasters 2020
• That’s My Boy 2012
• The Howling 1981
• Brain Donors 1992
• Unidentified Flying Oddball 1979

• Can’t Buy Me Love 1987
• Columbo: Last Salute to the Commodore The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988
• The Shaggy Dog 1994
• Columbo: Todesschüsse auf dem Anrufbeantworter Parenthood 1989
• She’s Having a Baby 1988
• Los Calienta Bancas Karroll’s Christmas 2004

• Columbo: Der alte Mann und der Tod Norman… Is That You? 1976
• Night Call Nurses 1972
• Freaky Ali 2016Night Moves 1975
• The Day of the Locust 1975
• Water 1985
• The Girl Most Likely To… 1973

• Smile 1975
• Harry and Walter Go to New York in 1976
• Death Race 1973
• The Toughest Man in the World 1984
• Last of the Good Guys 1978

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