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Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan

American director and actor

Age
80years old
Born
5 September 1946Wheaton, Illinois
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Virgo
Years active
1979–2025

Known for

About Dennis Dugan

Dennis Dugan is an American director and actor. They were born on 5 September 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois. Their career spans 20 titles, among them Grown ups (2010), Jack & Jill (2011) and You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Dennis Dugan is The Spaceman and King Arthur (1979); in all, 20 films over 46 years. They have worked as actor in 17, director in 13 and producer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Grown ups (2010), with 65 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 5 titles. The person they have worked with most is Adam Sandler, on 11 films, among them Grown ups and Jack & Jill.

Latest work

Full filmography (20)
  1. 2025

    Happy Gilmore 2

    Doug Thompson · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.7
  2. 2024 5.9
  3. 2023 6.2
  4. 2013

    Grown Ups 2

    Dr. Larry · Director

    Where to watch
    5.0
  5. 2012

    That's My Boy

    School Janitor · Producer

    Where to watch
    5.1
  6. 2011

    Jack & Jill

    Al Pacino's Standby · Director

    Where to watch
    4.3
  7. 2011 7.2
  8. 2010

    Grown ups

    Referee · Director

    Where to watch
    6.8

Where to watch Dennis Dugan

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2010

    Grown ups

    Referee · Director

    Where to watch
    6.8
  2. 2011

    Jack & Jill

    Al Pacino's Standby · Director

    Where to watch
    4.3
  3. 2008 5.5
  4. 2011 7.2
  5. 2013

    Grown Ups 2

    Dr. Larry · Director

    Where to watch
    5.0
  6. 2012

    That's My Boy

    School Janitor · Producer

    Where to watch
    5.1
  7. 1999

    Big Daddy

    Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver · Director

    Where to watch
    7.1
  8. 2007 5.4

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Dennis Dugan films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Just Go with It 2011 7.2
  2. Big Daddy 1999 7.1
  3. Grown ups 2010 6.8
  4. Problem Child 1990 6.3
  5. Father There Is Only One 4 2024 5.9

Family and relationships

Spouses
Joyce Van Patten 1973–1987

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Razzie Awards (1981–2026).

  • Razzie Awards 1 win4 nominations

Has worked with

Questions about Dennis Dugan

How old is Dennis Dugan?

Dennis Dugan is 80 years old: born on 5 September 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois.

Who has Dennis Dugan been married to?

Dennis Dugan was married to Joyce Van Patten (1973–1987).

What are the best Dennis Dugan films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Dennis Dugan films are Just Go with It (2011, 7.2), Big Daddy (1999, 7.1) and Grown ups (2010, 6.8).

How many films and TV shows has Dennis Dugan been in?

MovieNCo lists 20 films for Dennis Dugan, from The Spaceman and King Arthur (1979) to Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).

How many awards has Dennis Dugan won?

Dennis Dugan has won one award from 4 nominations. By award: Razzie Awards, 1 of 4. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Dennis Dugan's star sign?

Dennis Dugan is a Virgo: born on 5 September.

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