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Danny DeVito
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Danny DeVito rose to prominence portraying taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978–1983), which fetched him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He currently stars as the character Frank Reynolds on the FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present).
DeVito is recognisable for his film roles in notable productions such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Twins (1988), and Matilda (1996) among many others. He is also known for his voice acting in films such as Hercules (1997) and The Lorax (2012). Aside from acting, Devito co-founded the production company Jersey Films responsible for hit films like Pulp Fiction (1994), and Freedom Writers (2007). He also owned Jersey Television, which produced the noteworthy Comedy Central series Reno 911. A multifaceted talent, Devito has also left his mark on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination for his compelling performance in Arthur Miller's The Price (2017).
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Daniel Michael DeVito Jr.
Born: Neptune, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: November 17, 1944
Occupations: Actor, comedian, filmmaker
Years Active: 1969-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Rhea Perlman
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Awards and Nominations Received by Danny DeVito
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)
Throw Momma from the TrainMovies Featuring Danny DeVito
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Man on the Moon
Junior
Animal Crackers
Haunted Mansion
The Survivor
The Big Kahuna
The War of the Roses
Hercules
The One and Only Ivan
Jumanji: The Next Level
The Rainmaker
The Oh in Ohio
Anything Else
Hoffa
Romancing the Stone
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond — Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
Ruthless People
The Jewel of the Nile
Twins
Living Out Loud
Matilda
Get Shorty
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Smallfoot
Batman Returns
Drowning Mona
Renaissance Man
Throw Momma from the Train
Deck the Halls
Look Who's Talking Now
The Comedian
Johnny Dangerously
Wise Guys
Tin Men
My Little Pony: The Movie
Migration
Poolman
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
A Sudden Case of Christmas
Thank You Very Much
Girl Walks Into a Bar
The True Story of WrestleMania
Inside the Actor’s Workshop
The Lorax
Today’s the Day
Curmudgeons
City of Sin
Animal Crackers
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Forces of Nature
Dumbo
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Christmas in Love
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
My Movie About Making ‘Matilda’ by Mara Wilson
Matilda’s Movie Magic: The Making of ‘Matilda’
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Sunny Side Up
Other People’s Money
Going Ape!
Night of 100 Stars
Happily Ever After
The Earth Day Special
The Gong Show Movie
The Ratings Game
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Relative Strangers
Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Scalawag
The World of Jim Henson
The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin
Felony
The Selling of Vince D’Angelo
Swap Meet
Lady Liberty
The World’s Greatest Lover
Deadly Hero
Completely Cuckoo
Just Add Water
The Van
The Big Kahuna
House Broken
Jack the Bear
A Very Sunny Christmas
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
Whatever You Desire: Making ‘L.A. Confidential’
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Solitary Man
Career Timeline
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2024
Poolman
Jack Denisoff
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Janitor
A Sudden Case of Christmas
Lawrance Armanetti
2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond — Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
Self
The Comedian
Animal Crackers
Chesterfield (voice)
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Self
2008
Just Add Water
Merl
Whatever You Desire: Making ‘L.A. Confidential’
Self
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York
Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Self
2006
The Oh in Ohio
Deck the Halls
Relative Strangers
Frank Menure
Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters
Self
2005
My Movie About Making ‘Matilda’ by Mara Wilson
Self
Matilda’s Movie Magic: The Making of ‘Matilda’
Himself
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