
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).
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)- 2025
- 2024
Father There Is Only One 4
Director Peli
- 2023
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2011
- 2010
Where to watch Dennis Dugan
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 2011
- 2008
- 2011
- 2013
- 2012
- 1999
- 2007
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Dennis Dugan films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Just Go with It 2011
- Big Daddy 1999
- Grown ups 2010
- Problem Child 1990
- Father There Is Only One 4 2024
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Joyce Van Patten 1973–1987
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Razzie Awards 1 win4 nominations
Has worked with
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Adam Sandler 11 films together Grown ups, Jack & Jill and 9 more
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Allen Covert 10 films together Grown ups, Jack & Jill and 8 more
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Jackie Sandler 9 films together Grown ups, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and 7 more
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Nick Swardson 8 films together Jack & Jill, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and 6 more
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Jonathan Loughran 8 films together Grown ups, Jack & Jill and 6 more
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Sadie Sandler 7 films together Grown ups, Jack & Jill and 5 more
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Peter Dante 6 films together Jack & Jill, Just Go with It and 4 more
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Rob Schneider 6 films together Grown ups, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and 4 more
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Sunny Sandler 6 films together Grown ups, Jack & Jill and 4 more
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Steve Buscemi 5 films together Grown ups, Grown Ups 2 and 3 more
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.











