Dennis Dugan is an American director, actor, comedian and writer. He is mainly known for his collaboration with comedic actor Adam Sandler, with whom he directed the films Happy Gilmore, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups, Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Just Go with It, Jack and Jill, and Grown Ups 2. Born Dennis Barton Dugan on September 5, 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois, to parents Marion and Charles Dugan, he began his acting career in 1969 in New York City. He graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1964. He also attended Goodman School of Drama (now The Theatre School at DePaul University) in Chicago. He is married to Sharon O’Connor. He was previously married to actress Joyce Van Patten. He has a son named Kelly.
Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 5 September 1946
Birth Place: Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Birth Name: Dennis Barton Dugan
Nickname: Dugie
Also known as: Walter Bishop
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Occupation: Film director, Actor, Comedian
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Dennis Dugan Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 165 lbs (Approx.)
Weight in Kilogram: 75 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 8″
Height in Meters: 1.73 m
Shoe Size: Unknown
Dennis Dugan Family Details:
Father: Charles Dugan (Insurance salesman)
Mother: Marion Dugan (Housewife)
Spouse/Wife: Joyce Van Patten (m. 1973–1987), Sharon Dugan
Children: Kelly Dugan (Son)
Siblings: Unknown
Dennis Dugan Education:
Notre Dame High School
The Theatre School
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Dennis Dugan Facts:
*He was born on September 5, 1946 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA.
*At 23, he started his acting career in New York City.
*His breakthrough movie was The Girl Most Likely.
*He is also an accomplished painter.
*His son, Kelly Dugan, is on the Major League (40-Man) Roster of the Philadelphia Phillies.