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Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

Acting • 1946-09-05 • Wheaton, Illinois, USA

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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Hill Street Blues7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981

The Howling6.6

The Howling

1981

Moonlighting7.6

Moonlighting

1985

Can't Buy Me Love6.9

Can't Buy Me Love

1987

Happy Gilmore 26.5

Happy Gilmore 2

2025

Happy Gilmore6.7

Happy Gilmore

1996

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