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Danny DeVito
Actor

Danny DeVito

17 Nov 1944Born
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, USABirthplace

Biography

Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (/dəˈviːtoʊ/ də-VEE-toh; born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. Known for his short stature, raspy voice, distinct accent, and energetic comedy roles, he gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978–1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award.

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Since 2006, he has played Frank Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

DeVito is known for his film roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), Romancing the Stone (1984), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Ruthless People (1986), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Twins (1988), The War of the Roses (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Jack the Bear (1993), Junior (1994), Matilda (1996), 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). He has voiced roles in such films as Disney's Hercules (1997), The Lorax (2012), Smallfoot (2018), and Migration (2023).

In 1991, DeVito and Michael Shamberg founded production company Jersey Films. Soon afterwards, Stacey Sher became an equal partner. The production company is known for films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Garden State (2004) and Freedom Writers (2007). He would later create a second production company, Jersey Films 2nd Avenue, with his daughter, Lucy, and son, Jake. DeVito also owned Jersey Television, which produced the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman starred together in his 1996 film Matilda, based on Roald Dahl's children's novel. DeVito was also one of the producers nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for Erin Brockovich (2000).

From 2012 to 2013, DeVito played Willie Clark in the West End revival of Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys. He made his Broadway debut as Gregory Solomon in the revival of Arthur Miller's The Price (2017), earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance. He returned to Broadway in the Theresa Rebeck play I Need That (2023).

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 151 credits.

  1. TBASniffFilm: William Keys
  2. 2026Jumanji: Open WorldFilm: Eddie
  3. 2024A Sudden Case of ChristmasFilm: Lawrence Armanetti
  4. 2024Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceFilm: Janitor
  5. 2024PoolmanFilm: Jack Denisoff
  6. 2023MigrationFilm: Uncle Dan (voice)
  7. 2023Haunted MansionFilm: Bruce Davis
  8. 2023History of the World: Part IISeries: Czar Nicholas (1 episode)
  9. 2022StoryBots: Answer TimeSeries: Giuseppe (1 episode)
  10. 2022Minions & More 2Film: The Lorax (voice)
  11. 2022Minions & More Volume 1Film: The Lorax (voice)
  12. 2022Little DemonSeries: Satan (voice) (10 episodes)
  13. 2022The SurvivorFilm: Charley Goldman
  14. 2021Abbott ElementarySeries: Frank (1 episode)
  15. 2020The One and Only IvanFilm: Bob (voice)
  16. 2019Jumanji: The Next LevelFilm: Eddie
  17. 2019DumboFilm: Maximilian "Max" Medici
  18. 2018The Kominsky MethodSeries: Dr. Wexler (2 episodes)
  19. 2018SmallfootFilm: Dorgle (voice)
  20. 2018Animal CrackersFilm: Chesterfield (voice)
  21. 2018The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - HunterFilm: Uncle Jack (voice)
  22. 2016The ComedianFilm: Jimmy Berkowitz
  23. 2016Wiener-DogFilm: Dave Schmerz
  24. 2016CurmudgeonsFilm: Jackie, Director
  25. 2014Today's the DayFilm: Mr. Bees
  26. 2014DeadbeatSeries: Giuseppe Monamocce (1 episode)
  27. 2014Illumination 7 Mini-Movie CollectionFilm: The Lorax
  28. 2014All the WildernessFilm: Walter Pembry
  29. 2013Rick and MortySeries: Dr. Dogballs (voice) (1 episode)
  30. 2012Hotel NoirFilm: Eugene Portland
  31. 2012Forces of NatureFilm: The Lorax (voice)
  32. 2012The LoraxFilm: The Lorax (voice)
  33. 2011Nest of VipersFilm: Director
  34. 2011Skin DeepFilm: Director
  35. 2011Blood LustFilm: Director
  36. 2011Girl Walks Into a BarFilm: Aldo
  37. 2010Inside the Actor's WorkshopFilm: Actor
  38. 2010I'm Still HereFilm: Danny DeVito
  39. 2010When in RomeFilm: Al Russo
  40. 2009House BrokenFilm: Tom Cathkart
  41. 2009A Very Sunny ChristmasFilm: Frank Reynolds
  42. 2009The Nightman Cometh: LiveFilm: Frank Reynolds
  43. 2009Solitary ManFilm: Jimmy Marino
  44. 2008Little Spirit: Christmas in New YorkFilm: Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
  45. 2008Just Add WaterFilm: Merl
  46. 2007Nobel SonFilm: Gastner
  47. 2007Even MoneyFilm: Walter
  48. 2007Reno 911!: MiamiFilm: District Attorney
  49. 2007The Good NightFilm: Mel
  50. 2006Deck the HallsFilm: Buddy Hall
  51. 200610 Items or LessFilm: Big D
  52. 2006Relative StrangersFilm: Frank Menure
  53. 2006My Girlfriend's AbroadFilm: Uncle Rick (uncredited)
  54. 2006The Oh in OhioFilm: Wayne the Pool Guy
  55. 2006Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolFilm: Booth
  56. 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries: Frank Reynolds (180 episodes)
  57. 2005Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'Film: Director, Writer
  58. 2005Be CoolFilm: Martin Weir
  59. 2004Christmas in LoveFilm: Brad La Guardia
  60. 2004Catching KringleFilm: General Needham
  61. 2004Father of the PrideSeries: Emerson (voice) (1 episode)
  62. 2003Big FishFilm: Amos Calloway
  63. 2003Karen SiscoSeries: Charlie Lucre (2 episodes)
  64. 2003DuplexFilm: Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Director
  65. 2003Anything ElseFilm: Harvey Wexler
  66. 2003Reno 911!Series: Danny DeVito (1 episode)
  67. 2002Austin Powers in GoldmemberFilm: Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
  68. 2002Death to SmoochyFilm: Burke Bennett, Director
  69. 2001Once Upon a Time: The Super HeroesFilm: The Penguin (archive footage)
  70. 2001HeistFilm: Mickey Bergman
  71. 2001What's the Worst That Could Happen?Film: Max Fairbanks
  72. 2000BetteSeries: Danny DeVito (1 episode)
  73. 2000EdSeries: Dr. Jack Carmichael (1 episode)
  74. 2000ScrewedFilm: Grover Cleaver
  75. 2000The Virgin SuicidesFilm: Dr. Horniker
  76. 2000Drowning MonaFilm: Chief Wyatt Rash
  77. 1999Man on the MoonFilm: George Shapiro
  78. 1999The Big KahunaFilm: Phil Cooper
  79. 1998Living Out LoudFilm: Pat Francato
  80. 1998Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil HartmanFilm: Al Goldstein

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