Danny DeVito
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieGarden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
2025
Self - Presenter
movieA Sudden Case of Christmas
2024
Lawrence Armanetti
moviePoolman
2024
Jack Denisoff
movieMigration
2023
Uncle Dan (voice)
movieHaunted Mansion
2023
Bruce Davis
tvArnold
2023
Self
tvHistory of the World: Part II
2023
Czar Nicholas
tvStoryBots: Answer Time
2022
Giuseppe
movieMinions & More 2
2022
The Lorax (voice)
movieMinions & More Volume 1
2022
The Lorax (voice)
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvLittle Demon
2022
Satan (voice)
movieThe Survivor
2022
Charley Goldman
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieThe One and Only Ivan
2020
Bob (voice)
movieDumbo
2019
Maximilian "Max" Medici
tvThe Kominsky Method
2018
Dr. Wexler
movieSmallfoot
2018
Dorgle (voice)
movieAnimal Crackers
2018
Chesterfield (voice)
movieThe Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter
2018
Uncle Jack (voice)
movieThe Comedian
2016
Jimmy Berkowitz
movieWiener-Dog
2016
Dave Schmerz
movieCurmudgeons
2016
Jackie
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest
tvDeadbeat
2014
Giuseppe Monamocce
movieAll the Wilderness
2014
Walter Pembry
tvRick and Morty
2013
Dr. Dogballs (voice)
movieHotel Noir
2012
Eugene Portland
movieForces of Nature
2012
The Lorax (voice)
movieThe Lorax
2012
The Lorax (voice)
movieRevenge of the Electric Car
2011
Self (EV1 Driver)
movieI'm Still Here
2010
Danny DeVito
movieWhen in Rome
2010
Al Russo
movieHouse Broken
2009
Cathkart
movieA Very Sunny Christmas
2009
Frank Reynolds
movieThe Nightman Cometh: Live
2009
Frank Reynolds
movieSolitary Man
2009
Jimmy Marino
movieLittle Spirit: Christmas in New York
2008
Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
movieNobel Son
2007
Gastner
movieEven Money
2007
Walter
movieReno 911!: Miami
2007
District Attorney
movieDeck the Halls
2006
Buddy Hall
movieRelative Strangers
2006
Frank Menure
My Girlfriend's Abroad
2006
Uncle Rick (uncredited)
movieThe Oh in Ohio
2006
Wayne the Pool Guy
tvIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Frank Reynolds
movieBe Cool
2005
Martin Weir
movieChristmas in Love
2004
Brad La Guardia
Catching Kringle
2004
General Needham
tvFather of the Pride
2004
Emerson (voice)
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
2004
Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
movieBig Fish
2003
Amos Calloway
tvKaren Sisco
2003
Charlie Lucre
movieDuplex
2003
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
movieAnything Else
2003
Harvey Wexler
tvReno 911!
2003
Danny DeVito
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieAustin Powers in Goldmember
2002
Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
movieDeath to Smoochy
2002
Burke Bennett
movieOnce Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
2001
The Penguin (archive footage)
movieHeist
2001
Mickey Bergman
movieWhat's the Worst That Could Happen?
2001
Max Fairbanks
tvBette
2000
Danny DeVito
tvEd
2000
Dr. Jack Carmichael
movieScrewed
2000
Grover Cleaver
movieThe Virgin Suicides
2000
Dr. Horniker
movieDrowning Mona
2000
Chief Wyatt Rash
movieMan on the Moon
1999
George Shapiro
movieThe Big Kahuna
1999
Phil Cooper
movieLiving Out Loud
1998
Pat Francato
movieThe Rainmaker
1997
Deck Shifflet
movieL.A. Confidential
1997
Sid Hudgens
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieMen in Black
1997
Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
movieHercules
1997
Philoctetes (voice)
movieMars Attacks!
1996
Rude Gambler
movieSpace Jam
1996
Swackhammer (voice)
tvPearl
1996
Dean Martin
movieMatilda
1996
Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
movieLittle Red Riding Hood
1995
Wolfie (voice)
movieGet Shorty
1995
Martin Weir
tvMADtv
1995
Self
movieThe World of Jim Henson
1994
Self (archive footage)
movieJunior
1994
Dr. Larry Arbogast
movieRenaissance Man
1994
Bill Rago
movieLook Who's Talking Now!
1993
Rocks (voice)
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Guest
movieLast Action Hero
1993
Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
movieJack the Bear
1993
John Leary
movieHoffa
1992
Bobby Ciaro
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
Danny DeVito
movieBatman Returns
1992
Penguin
movieOther People's Money
1991
Lawrence Garfield
movieAmazing Stories: The Movie II
1990
Herbert (archive footage)
movieSesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Herbert Powell (voice)
movieThe War of the Roses
1989
Gavin D'Amato
movieTwo Daddies?
1989
George Johnson (voice)
movieTwins
1988
Vincent Benedict
movieThrow Momma from the Train
1987
Owen Lift
movieTin Men
1987
Ernest Tilley
movieRuthless People
1986
Sam Stone
movieMy Little Pony: The Movie
1986
Grundle King (voice)
movieWise Guys
1986
Harry Valentini
movieHappily Ever After
1985
George Johnson (voice)
tvAmazing Stories
1985
Herbert
movieHead Office
1985
Frank Stedman
movieThe Ratings Game
1984
Vic De Salvo
movieAll The Kids Do It
1984
Ackroyd
Goldene Kamera
1984
Self / Self - Laudatio
movieTerms of Endearment
1983
Vernon Dahlart
movieGoing Ape!
1981
Lazlo
movieThe Gong Show Movie
1980
Performer
movieValentine
1979
Dewey
tvThe Associates
1979
Alan Swathmore (uncredited)
tvAngie
1979
Uncle Cheech
tvTaxi
1978
Louie De Palma
movieThe World's Greatest Lover
1977
Assistant Director
movieThe Van
1977
Andy
tvDelvecchio
1976
Anthony 'Beanzie' Marott
movieThe Money
1976
Bartender
movieDeadly Hero
1975
Harry
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Self - Co-Host / Self / Adrian (uncredited) / Self (uncredited) / Self - Host
tvStarsky & Hutch
1975
John John the Apple / John DeAppoliso
movieMinestrone
1975
Lodovico
movieScalawag
1973
Fly Speck
movieLady Liberty
1971
Fred Mancuso
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
tvToday
1952
Self
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Winner
Sniff
William Keys
Production39
movieDrag
2027
Producer
tvGame 7
2024
Executive Producer
movieReno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022
Executive Producer
tvLittle Demon
2022
Executive Producer
movieHe Watches
2022
Producer
movieReno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
2021
Executive Producer
movieHarold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story
2017
Executive Producer
movieCurmudgeons
2016
Producer
movieEven Money
2007
Producer
movieReno 911!: Miami
2007
Producer
movieFreedom Writers
2007
Producer
movieRelative Strangers
2006
Producer
movieBye Bye Benjamin
2006
Executive Producer
movieBe Cool
2005
Producer
movieGarden State
2004
Executive Producer
movieAlong Came Polly
2004
Producer
tvKaren Sisco
2003
Executive Producer
movieCamp
2003
Producer
tvReno 911!
2003
Producer
tvThe American Embassy
2002
Producer
movieHow High
2001
Producer
tvKate Brasher
2001
Producer
movieThe Caveman's Valentine
2001
Producer
movieErin Brockovich
2000
Producer
movieDrowning Mona
2000
Executive Producer
movieMan on the Moon
1999
Producer
movieLiving Out Loud
1998
Producer
movieOut of Sight
1998
Producer
movieThe Pentagon Wars
1998
Executive Producer
movieGattaca
1997
Producer
movieFeeling Minnesota
1996
Producer
movieMatilda
1996
Producer
movieSunset Park
1996
Producer
movieGet Shorty
1995
Producer
moviePulp Fiction
1994
Executive Producer
movieReality Bites
1994
Producer
movieHoffa
1992
Producer
Directing21
movieCurmudgeons
2016
Director
movieNest of Vipers
2011
Director
movieSkin Deep
2011
Director
movieBlood Lust
2011
Director
movieDuplex
2003
Director
movieDeath to Smoochy
2002
Director
movieMatilda
1996
Director
movieHoffa
1992
Director
movieThe War of the Roses
1989
Director
tvMary
1985
Director
tvAmazing Stories
1985
Director
movieThe Ratings Game
1984
Director
movieLikely Stories, Vol. 4
1983
Director
tvTaxi
1978
Director
movieMinestrone
1975
Director
movieThe Sound Sleeper
1973
Director
