Actor

Danny DeVito: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 90
on screen: 1971–2025
box office: $4.5B
nominations: 2
average score: 64

Born: November 17, 1944 (age 81)
Birthplace: Neptune, New Jersey, U.S.
Full name: Daniel Michael DeVito Jr.
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor, comedian, filmmaker
Years active: 1969-present
Spouses: Rhea Perlman
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Danny DeVito Movies

The highest-rated films Danny DeVito is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Survivor (2022) scores highest, at 79. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Danny DeVito's Career in Numbers

Danny DeVito's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Danny DeVito works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lady Liberty (1971) to Poolman (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Danny DeVito Movies by Decade

1970s 7
1980s 14
1990s 16
2000s 14
2010s 13
2020s 8

The 1990s were Danny DeVito's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Danny DeVito Movies by Genre

Comedy 26
Drama 10
Animation 5
Adventure 5
Action 5
Thriller 4
Biography 3
Crime 3
Family 2
Fantasy 2

Comedy is the genre Danny DeVito has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of drama (10).

Danny DeVito Career Milestones

First film: Lady Liberty 1971
Biggest box office hit: Jumanji: The Next Level $802M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Survivor Movie Echo Score 79
Newest film: Poolman 2024

90 credits

Danny DeVito Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Danny DeVito is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Danny DeVito Movies as an Actor

Danny DeVito in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Danny DeVito: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1987 to 1988. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

45th Golden Globe Awards
- Danny DeVito: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Throw Momma from the Train
44th Golden Globe Awards
- Danny DeVito: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical Ruthless People

Biography

Who Is Danny DeVito?

Danny DeVito was born in Neptune, New Jersey, U.S. in 1944 and is 81 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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).

Works with

Who Danny DeVito Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Danny DeVito shares the most films with. Rhea Perlman comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Michael Keaton (8).

FAQ

Danny DeVito: Questions & Answers

How many movies Danny DeVito has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Danny DeVito been in?

Danny DeVito is credited on 90 films, from 1971 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Danny DeVito's highest-grossing movie?

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) is Danny DeVito's biggest box office hit, with $802M worldwide, ahead of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) ($452M). Across every film with box office figures, Danny DeVito's movies have made $4.5B.

Danny DeVito's biggest hits

What is the best Danny DeVito movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Danny DeVito's best-rated film is The Survivor (2022) with a score of 79, followed by Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond — Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017) (76).

Best Danny DeVito movies, ranked

Has Danny DeVito won an Oscar?

Danny DeVito has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Danny DeVito has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Danny DeVito?

Danny DeVito is 81 years old, born on November 17, 1944 in Neptune, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Danny DeVito's newest movie?

The most recent film on Danny DeVito's filmography is Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert (2025), in the role of Self - Presenter.

Who does Danny DeVito work with most often?

Danny DeVito shares the most films with Rhea Perlman (11 films), Michael Keaton (8 films) and Tim Burton (7 films).

The Best Danny DeVito Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 90 credits.

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