Dennis Dugan Net Worth

Dennis Dugan net worth is
$12 Million

Dennis Dugan was born on the 5th September 1946, in Wheaton, Illinois USA, and is an actor, comedian and director, well known for collaborating with the actor Adam Sandler, as together they have worked on a number of films including “Happy Gilmore” (1996), “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” (2007), “Just Go with It” (2011) and “Grown Ups 2” (2013), among others. Dennis has been active in the entertainment industry since 1968.

How much is the net worth of Dennis Dugan? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $12 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2017. Films and television productions are the sources of Dugan net worth.

Dennis Dugan Net Worth $12 Million

To begin with, the boy was raised in Wheaton by his parents Charles and Marion Dugan.

Concerning his professional career, the first role for which he was cast as the main was in the black comedy “The Girl Most Likely to…” (1972), and then he created characters for the big screen including the roles of Kit in “Night Call Nurses” (1972) by Jonathan Kaplan and Garson Hobart in “Norman… Is That You?” (1976) written and directed by George Schlatter. He also starred alongside Dee Wallace and Patrick Macnee in the critically acclaimed horror film “The Howling” (1981) directed by Joe Dante. It should be said that Dennis guest starred in a number of television series too, including “Hill Street Blues” (1982), “Hunter” (1987), “Doogie Howser, M.D.” (1993) among others, all adding to his net worth.

Since 1990, Dugan has been working as both a film and television director, often appearing in his works as a cameo. In 1990, he directed the comedy film “Problem Child” (1990), and afterwards the films “Brain Donors” (1992), “Happy Gilmore” (1996) and “Beverly Hills Ninja” (1997) directed by Dugan were released. The reviews of the aforementioned films were mixed, however, the comedy “Big Daddy” (1999) earned him a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for the Worst Director, even though the film grossed $234.8 million at the box office. The other blockbuster which earned the same nomination was the comedy film “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” (2007).

In 2008, Dugan directed the political satire comedy “You Don’t Mess with the Zolan” on which reviews were mixed, yet the film again grossed over $20 million. Another commercially successful comedy directed by Dugan was “Grown Ups” (2010). In 2011, Dennis Dugan managed to win two Golden Raspberry Awards as the Worst Director for directing the films “Just Go with It” (2011) and “Jack and Jill” (2011) – again, both of them were loved by audiences as the box office grossed respectively $215 million and $147.6 million. The last comedy directed by Dugan is “Grown Ups 2” (2013), which was also nominated for the Golden Raspberry despite grossing $247 million at the box office. To conclude, all the above mentioned engagements have increased the size of Dennis Dugan net worth, regardless of what critics might write.

Finally, in the personal life of Dugan, he was married to Joyce Van Patten from 1973 to 1987. He is now married to Sharon O’Connor.


Full NameDennis Dugan
Net Worth$12 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 5, 1946
Place Of BirthWheaton, Illinois, U.S.
ProfessionActor, Comedian, Television and Film Director
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJoyce Van Patten (1973–1987), Sharon O'Connor (?–present)
ChildrenKelly Dugan
ParentsCharles Dugan, Marion Dugan
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/filmerdugan/
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0240797
AwardsRazzie Awards (2012)
NominationsEDA Special Mention Award (2013), Razzie Awards
Movies“The Girl Most Likely to…” (1972), “Happy Gilmore” (1996), “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” (2007), “Just Go with It” (2011), “Grown Ups 2” (2013), “You Don't Mess with the Zohan” (2008)
TV Shows“Richie Brockelman, Private Eye” (1978), “Shadow Chasers” (1985-1986), “Empire” (1984), “M*A*S*H” (1978), “Hill Street Blues” (1982), “Hunter” (1987), “Doogie Howser, M.D.” (1993)
#Trademark
1Exterior crane shots
2Characters getting hit in the face by an object
#Quote
1Audiences that go to my movies don't want a message. They don't want my soul exposed or my life view. They just want to laugh.
#Fact
1His son, Kelly, is on the Major League (40-Man) Roster of the Philadelphia Phillies.
2When Dennis was directing the final episode of "Moonlighting", the actor playing Cy (the god of all TV executives), Ronny Graham, became ill. Dugan put on the costume and did the scene. As an in-joke for the fans of the show, he was billed as "Walter Bishop" - the character he had played the year before.
3Son, Kelly, is an outfielder for the Williamsport Crosscutters the A ball affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
4His films have grossed over 1 Billion Dollars.
5On Moonlighting (1985), he played Walter Bishop, the man Maddie Hayes (played by Cybill Shepherd) married over charismatic detective David Addison (Bruce Willis) in a 1988 episode.
6The second of four boys born to Charles, an insurance salesman, and Marion Dugan, a housewife.
7An accomplished painter, he's had several gallery shows in the Los Angeles area.
8His second wife, Sharon Dugan (nee O'Connor), is a sometime producing partner. Together they formed the production company Art Echo.
9Son of Charles Dugan.
10Ex-brother-in-law of Dick Van Patten.
11Often collaborates with Adam Sandler.
12Graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1964.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Grown Ups 22013Dr. Larry
That's My Boy2012School Janitor
Jack and Jill2011/IAl Pacino's Standby
Grown Ups2010Referee
You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008Homeless Guy
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry2007Cab Driver
Confessions of Captain Freedom2006Video short
The Benchwarmers2006Coach Bellows
Karroll's Christmas2004TV MovieDoor Knocker
Saving Silverman2001Referee (uncredited)
Big Daddy1999Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited)
Happy Gilmore1996Doug Thompson
L.A. Law1993TV SeriesRoy Tomba
Problem Child1990All American Dad
Parenthood1989David Brodsky
Moonlighting1988-1989TV SeriesWalter Bishop / Cy
Channel 991988TV MovieMarty Kessler
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking1988Mr. Settigren
She's Having a Baby1988Bill
Hooperman1988TV SeriesSnitch
Can't Buy Me Love1987David Miller
Shadow Chasers1985-1986TV SeriesEdgar 'Benny' Benedek
St. Elsewhere1985TV Series
Water1985Rob
The Toughest Man in the World1984TV MovieDick
Empire1984TV SeriesBen Christian
Full House1983TV MovieIvan Travalian
M*A*S*H1975-1983TV SeriesRobert 'Bob' Wilson / Pvt. Danny McShane
Country Gold1982TV MovieDarryl Appleby
Hill Street Blues1982TV SeriesCaptain Freedom
It's a Living1981TV SeriesLloyd Hoffmeyer
The Howling1981Chris Halloran
Deer in the Works1980ShortDavid Potter
Unidentified Flying Oddball1979Tom Trimble
Supertrain1979TV SeriesJack Hogarth
The Rockford Files1978-1979TV SeriesRichie Brockelman
Richie Brockelman, Private Eye1978TV SeriesRichie Brockleman Richie Brockelman
Police Story1978TV SeriesOfficer Brett Loebner
Last of the Good Guys1978TV MovieOfficer Johnny Lucas (uncredited)
Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours1976TV MovieRichard 'Richie' Brockelman
The Fatal Weakness1976TV Movie
Norman... Is That You?1976Garson Hobart
Alice1976TV SeriesJoel Snedeger
Father O Father1976TV MovieFather Morgan
Harry and Walter Go to New York1976Lewis
Good Heavens1976TV Series
Columbo1976TV SeriesSergeant Theodore "Mac" Albinsky
Rich Man, Poor Man1976TV Mini-SeriesClaude Tinker
Smile1975Logan
The Day of the Locust1975Apprentice
Night Moves1975Boy in Bar
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak1975TV SeriesAndy Martin
Cannon1974TV SeriesGeorge Peters
Death Race1973TV MoviePvt. Becker
The Girl Most Likely to...1973TV MovieCharlie Elliott
The Waltons1973TV SeriesStuart Lee Claybourne
Love, American Style1973TV SeriesIcarus (segment "Love and the Lie")
Mod Squad1973TV SeriesChris Norton
The Sixth Sense1972TV SeriesBill Miller
Night Call Nurses1972Kit
The Hospital1971E.R. Doctor (uncredited)

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Trump Surrogate Boot Camp2016Video short
Grown Ups 22013
Jack and Jill2011/I
Just Go with It2011
Grown Ups2010
You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry2007
The Benchwarmers2006
Hope & Faith2005TV Series 2 episodes
Karroll's Christmas2004TV Movie
Method & Red2004TV Series 1 episode
The Mullets2004TV Series 1 episode
NYPD Blue1993-2004TV Series 6 episodes
National Security2003
A Screwball Homicide2003TV Movie
Saving Silverman2001
Shasta McNasty1999TV Series 1 episode
Big Daddy1999
Ally McBeal1998TV Series 1 episode
Love Boat: The Next Wave1998TV Series 1 episode
Beverly Hills Ninja1997
Happy Gilmore1996
Chicago Hope1995TV Series 1 episode
Picket Fences1994-1995TV Series 2 episodes
Marker1995TV Series 1 episode
The Shaggy Dog1994TV Movie
The Byrds of Paradise1994TV Series 2 episodes
Traps1994TV Series
L.A. Law1993-1994TV Series 2 episodes
Burke's Law1994TV Series 2 episodes
Columbo1993TV Series 1 episode
Doogie Howser, M.D.1993TV Series 1 episode
Civil Wars1992-1993TV Series 2 episodes
Brain Donors1992
Problem Child1990
Moonlighting1988-1989TV Series 5 episodes
Wiseguy1988TV Series 1 episode
Hunter1987TV Series 2 episodes

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Trump Surrogate Boot Camp2016Video short creator

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Trump Surrogate Boot Camp2016Video short executive producer
That's My Boy2012executive producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Torrente 5: Operación Eurovegas2014script consultant

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Torrente 5: Operación Eurovegas2014thanks: help with script
Torrente 42011special thanks from the director: moral support
Q for Death2010Video very special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
FX Movie Download2014-2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Janela Indiscreta2013TV SeriesHimself
Hollywood's Best Film Directors2011TV SeriesHimself - Interviewee / Film Director
HBO First Look1999-2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Greatest Ever Comedy Movies2006TV MovieHimself
Comedy Central Canned Ham2001TV SeriesHimself
Clapper Board1979TV SeriesHimself
Battle of the Network Stars IV1978TV SpecialHimself - NBC Team
The Hollywood Squares1978TV SeriesGuest Appearance
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1978TV SeriesHimself
The Redd Foxx Becomes a Movie Star1976Documentary shortHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1982TV SeriesTom Trimble
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'The Howling'1981TV Short documentaryChris (uncredited)

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2012Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorJack and Jill (2011)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorGrown Ups 2 (2013)
2013EDA Special Mention AwardAlliance of Women Film JournalistsHall of ShameGrown Ups 2 (2013)
2008Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
2000Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorBig Daddy (1999)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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