Danny DeVito

Born: 17th of November 1944 (81 years old)

Biography:
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He first gained prominence as the irascible dispatcher Louie De Palma on Taxi, for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He plays Frank Reynolds on the long-running sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006 - present).

In film, DeVito is known for his roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), Head Office (1985), Ruthless People (1986), Twins (1988), Batman Returns (1992), Jack the Bear (1993), Junior (1994), L.A. Confidential (1997), The Big Kahuna (1999), Big Fish (2003), Deck the Halls (2006), When in Rome (2010), Wiener-Dog (2016) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). DeVito has voiced characters in numerous animated films including Space Jam (1996), Hercules (1997), The Lorax (2012), Smallfoot (2018), and Migration (2023). He both directed and starred in several films such as Throw Momma from the Train (1987), The War of the Roses (1989), Matilda (1996), and Death to Smoochy (2002). He has served as a producer on notable films such as Reality Bites (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Gattaca (1997), Erin Brockovich (2000), and Garden State (2004).

DeVito married actress Rhea Perlman in 1982; they have three children. The couple separated in 2012.

Danny DeVito's Filmography

A Sudden Case of Christmas

A Sudden Case of Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Lawrence Armanetti
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Janitor
Tim Burton: Life in the Line

Tim Burton: Life in the Line

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Self
Poolman

Poolman

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Jack Denisoff
Migration

Migration

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Uncle Dan (voice)
Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Bruce Davis
Arnold

Arnold

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Self
History of the World: Part II

History of the World: Part II

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Czar Nicholas
StoryBots: Answer Time

StoryBots: Answer Time

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Giuseppe
Little Demon

Little Demon

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Satan (voice)
Welcome to Wrexham

Welcome to Wrexham

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Self
The Survivor

The Survivor

  •   Movie
  • 2022
Charley Goldman
Abbott Elementary

Abbott Elementary

  •   TV Show
  • 2021
Frank
The One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Ivan

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Bob (voice)
Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Eddie
Dumbo

Dumbo

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Maximilian "Max" Medici
The Kominsky Method

The Kominsky Method

  •   TV Show
  • 2018
Dr. Wexler
Smallfoot

Smallfoot

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Dorgle (voice)
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Self
Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Chesterfield (voice)
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Self
The Comedian

The Comedian

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Jimmy Berkowitz
Wiener-Dog

Wiener-Dog

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Dave Schmerz
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Chemist
Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

  •   TV Show
  • 2013
Dr. Dogballs (voice)
The Lorax

The Lorax

  •   Movie
  • 2012
The Lorax (voice)
I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Danny DeVito
When in Rome

When in Rome

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Al Russo
A Very Sunny Christmas

A Very Sunny Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Frank Reynolds
Solitary Man

Solitary Man

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Jimmy Marino
Just Add Water

Just Add Water

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Merl
Nobel Son

Nobel Son

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Gastner
Even Money

Even Money

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Walter
Reno 911!: Miami

Reno 911!: Miami

  •   Movie
  • 2007
District Attorney
The Good Night

The Good Night

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Mel
Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Buddy Hall
10 Items or Less

10 Items or Less

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Big D
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Frank Reynolds
Be Cool

Be Cool

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Martin Weir
Big Fish

Big Fish

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Amos Calloway
Duplex

Duplex

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Anything Else

Anything Else

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Harvey Wexler
Reno 911!

Reno 911!

  •   TV Show
  • 2003
Danny DeVito
Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Burke Bennett
Heist

Heist

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Mickey Bergman
What's the Worst That Could Happen?

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Max Fairbanks
Screwed

Screwed

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Grover Cleaver
The Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Dr. Horniker
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

  •   Movie
  • 1999
George Shapiro
The Big Kahuna

The Big Kahuna

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Phil Cooper
Living Out Loud

Living Out Loud

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Pat Francato
The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Deck Shifflet
L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Sid Hudgens
Men in Black

Men in Black

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Hercules

Hercules

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Philoctetes (voice)
Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Rude Gambler
Space Jam

Space Jam

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Swackhammer (voice)
Matilda

Matilda

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
Get Shorty

Get Shorty

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Martin Weir
Felony

Felony

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Featured Extra
Friends

Friends

  •   TV Show
  • 1994
Roy
Look Who's Talking Now!

Look Who's Talking Now!

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Rocks (voice)
Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
Hoffa

Hoffa

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Bobby Ciaro
Batman Returns

Batman Returns

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
Other People's Money

Other People's Money

  •   Movie
  • 1991
Lawrence Garfield
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

  •   TV Show
  • 1989
Herbert Powell (voice)
The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Gavin D'Amato
Twins

Twins

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Vincent Benedict
Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Owen Lift
Tin Men

Tin Men

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Ernest Tilley
Ruthless People

Ruthless People

  •   Movie
  • 1986
Sam Stone
My Little Pony: The Movie

My Little Pony: The Movie

  •   Movie
  • 1986
Grundle King (voice)
The Jewel of the Nile

The Jewel of the Nile

  •   Movie
  • 1985
Ralph
Head Office

Head Office

  •   Movie
  • 1985
Frank Stedman
Romancing the Stone

Romancing the Stone

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Ralph
Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Vernon Dahlart
Goin' South

Goin' South

  •   Movie
  • 1978
Hog
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  •   Movie
  • 1975
Martini
Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

  •   TV Show
  • 1975
John John the Apple / John DeAppoliso
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

  •   Movie
  • 2022
Executive Producer
Little Demon

Little Demon

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Executive Producer
He Watches

He Watches

  •   Movie
  • 2022
Producer
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Executive Producer
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Executive Producer
A Walk Among the Tombstones

A Walk Among the Tombstones

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Producer
Even Money

Even Money

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Producer
Reno 911!: Miami

Reno 911!: Miami

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Producer
Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Producer
Be Cool

Be Cool

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Producer
Garden State

Garden State

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Executive Producer
Along Came Polly

Along Came Polly

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Producer
Duplex

Duplex

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Director
Reno 911!

Reno 911!

  •   TV Show
  • 2003
Producer
Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Director
How High

How High

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Producer
The Caveman's Valentine

The Caveman's Valentine

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Producer
Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Producer
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Producer
Living Out Loud

Living Out Loud

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Producer
Out of Sight

Out of Sight

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Producer
Gattaca

Gattaca

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Producer
Feeling Minnesota

Feeling Minnesota

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Producer
Matilda

Matilda

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Director, Producer
Sunset Park

Sunset Park

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Producer
Get Shorty

Get Shorty

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Producer
Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Executive Producer
Reality Bites

Reality Bites

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Producer
Hoffa

Hoffa

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Director, Producer
The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Director
Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Director
Jumanji 3

Jumanji 3

Movie
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