Danny DeVito



First NameDanny
Middle NameMichael
Last NameDeVito
Full Name at BirthDaniel Michael DeVito Jr.
Other NamesDanny
Age67
Date of BirthNovember 17, 1944
BirthplaceAsbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Height5' (152 cm)
BuildLarge
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Distinctive FeaturesThe Shortness
The Deep Raspy Voice
Often portrays ruthless and sinister people in the movies he's in
Star SignScorpio
ReligionRoman Catholic
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolOratory Prep School, Summit, New Jersey
UniversityAcademy of Dramatic Arts
Wilifred Academy of Hair and Beauty
OccupationActor, Director, Writer, Producer
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameTaxi, Matilda
FatherDaniel Sr (small business owner whose ventures included a dry cleaning shop, a dairy outlet, a diner, and a pool hall)
MotherJulia (homemaker)

Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of Louie De Palma on the ABC and NBC TV series Taxi (1978–1983), for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy.


Lucy Rank
#8,391
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Danny DeVito film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2012
The Lorax

2010
Al Russo

2009
Cathkart

2009
Jimmy Merino

2008
Merl Striker

2008
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York
Cab Driver/Narrator

2007
George Gastner

2007
District Attorney

2007
Mel

2006
Big D

2006
Buddy Hall

2006
Walter

2006
Frank Menure

2006
Wayne the Pool Guy

2006
My Girlfriend's Abroad
Uncle Rick

2005
Martin Weir

2005
Frank Reynolds

2004
Brad

2004
Family of the Year
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2004
Catching Kringle
General Needham

2004
Emerson

2003
Harvey Wexler

2003
Amos Calloway

2003
Narrator

2003
Charlie Lucre

2002
Danny DeVito, Famous Mini Me

2002
Burke Bennett

2001
Mickey Bergman

2000
Chief Wyatt Rash

2000
Grover Cleaver

2000
Ed
Dr. Jack Carmichael

1999
George Shapiro

1999
Phil Cooper

1999
Dr. Horniker

1998
Pat Francato

1997
Philoctetes

1997
Alien on TV Monitors

1997
Deck Shifflet

1996
Rude Gambler

1996
Harry Wormwood, Narrator

1996
Swackhammer

1996
Dean Martin

1995
Featured Extra

1995
Martin Weir

1995
Little Red Riding Hood
Wolfie

1994
Bill Rago

1994
All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Worm TV Host

1994
Roy, the Stripper

1993
John Leary

1993
Whiskers

1992
Bobby Ciaro

1992
Danny DeVito

1991
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1991
Lawrence Garfield

1989
Herb Powell

1989
Two Daddies?
George Johnson

1987
Ernest Tilley

1987
Narrator

1986
Grundle King

1986
Sam Stone

1986
Harry Valentini

1985
Frank Stedman

1985
Happily Ever After
George Johnson

1985
Herbert

1984
Burr

1984
Vic De Salvo

1983
Vernon Dahlart

1983
Likely Stories, Vol. 2
Vince D'Angelo

1981
Lazlo

1980
Performer

1979
Max

1979
Uncle Cheech

1979
The Associates
Alan Swathmore

1979
Dewey

1978
Hog, Moon's Old Gang

1978
Louie De Palma

1977
Andy

1977
Assistant Director

1976
Joe

1976
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1976
Delvecchio
Anthony 'Beanzie' Marott

1976
The Money
Bartender

1976
Selling of Vince D'Angelo
Vince D'Angelo

1975
Adrian, Various

1975
John 'John John the Apple' DeAppoliso

1974
Napoleon

1973
Fly Speck

1973
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30
Petey

1972
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Adrian

1971
Subway Hood

1971
Fred Mancuso

1970
Thug

Director Credits

2005
Queen B
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2003
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1996
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1992
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1985
Mary
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1983
Likely Stories, Vol. 2
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1983
Likely Stories, Vol. 4
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1978
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1976
Selling of Vince D'Angelo
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Producer Credits

2008
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York
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2007
Danny DeVito & the Contract
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2006
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2006
Bye Bye Benjamin
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2003
Other People's Business
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2003
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2003
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2001
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2001
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2001
UC: Undercover
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2000
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1998
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1998
The Sport Jerks
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1997
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1996
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1996
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1995
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1994
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1994
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1994
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1992
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series
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Films directed by Danny DeVito
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Duplex (2003)
Hoffa (1992)
Matilda (1996)
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (1970–1989)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series (1976–2000)
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