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.
Grown Ups
2010
That's My Boy
2012
Grown Ups 2
2013
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Happy Gilmore
1996
Saving Silverman
2001
Big Daddy
1999
Jack and Jill
2011
Problem Child
1990
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2007
Knox Goes Away
2024
The Benchwarmers
2006
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
Night Moves
1975
The Howling
1981
Parenthood
1989
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
The Hospital
1971
The Day of the Locust
1975
Water
1985
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
2020
She's Having a Baby
1988
Night Call Nurses
1972
Smile
1975
Father There is Only One 4
2024
Harry and Walter Go to New York
1976
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours
1976
Death Race
1973
The Girl Most Likely To...
1973
Country Gold
1982
Norman... Is That You?
1976
Unidentified Flying Oddball
1979
Karroll's Christmas
2004
The Toughest Man in the World
1984
Deer in the Works
1980
Channel 99
1988