Danny DeVito
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Person

Danny DeVito

Known for
Acting
Born
November 17, 1944
Place of birth
Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Also known as
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr., Danny De Vito

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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. 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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In Catlg

8 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (7)

Producing (3)

Directing (2)

Filmography

  • DragFilm · 2027 · Producer
  • Jumanji: Open WorldFilm · 2026 · as Eddie
  • Garden State - The 20th Anniversary ConcertFilm · 2025 · as Self - Presenter
  • PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration!Film · 2025 · as Self
  • Thank You Very MuchFilm · 2025 · as Self
  • Tim Burton: Life in the LineTV · 2025 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • A Sudden Case of ChristmasFilm · 2024 · as Lawrence Armanetti
  • Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceFilm · 2024 · as Janitor
  • PoolmanFilm · 2024 · as Jack Denisoff
  • ArnoldTV · 2023 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Haunted MansionFilm · 2023 · as Bruce Davis
  • History of the World: Part IITV · 2023 · as Czar Nicholas · 1 episode
  • MigrationFilm · 2023 · as Uncle Dan (voice)
  • He WatchesFilm · 2022 · Producer
  • Little DemonTV · 2022 · as Satan (voice) · 10 episodes
  • Minions & More 2Film · 2022 · as The Lorax (voice)
  • Minions & More Volume 1Film · 2022 · as The Lorax (voice)
  • SherriTV · 2022 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • StoryBots: Answer TimeTV · 2022 · as Giuseppe · 1 episode
  • The SurvivorFilm · 2022 · as Charley Goldman
  • Welcome to WrexhamTV · 2022 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Abbott ElementaryTV · 2021 · as Frank · 1 episode
  • Catwoman: The Feline Femme FataleFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendFilm · 2021 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Stars in the HouseTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The One and Only IvanFilm · 2020 · as Bob (voice)
  • DumboFilm · 2019 · as Maximilian "Max" Medici
  • Jumanji: The Next LevelFilm · 2019 · as Eddie
  • The Kelly Clarkson ShowTV · 2019 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Animal CrackersFilm · 2018 · as Chesterfield (voice)
  • SmallfootFilm · 2018 · as Dorgle (voice)
  • The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - HunterFilm · 2018 · as Uncle Jack (voice)
  • The Kominsky MethodTV · 2018 · as Dr. Wexler · 2 episodes
  • Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love StoryFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • Jim & Andy: The Great BeyondFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • CurmudgeonsFilm · 2016 · as Jackie
  • CurmudgeonsFilm · 2016 · Director
  • CurmudgeonsFilm · 2016 · Producer
  • Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • The ComedianFilm · 2016 · as Jimmy Berkowitz
  • Wiener-DogFilm · 2016 · as Dave Schmerz
  • The Late Late Show with James CordenTV · 2015 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • A Walk Among the TombstonesFilm · 2014 · Producer
  • All the WildernessFilm · 2014 · as Walter Pembry
  • DeadbeatTV · 2014 · as Giuseppe Monamocce · 1 episode
  • Illumination 7 Mini-Movie CollectionFilm · 2014 · as The Lorax
  • Last Week Tonight with John OliverTV · 2014 · as Chemist · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV · 2014 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Today's the DayFilm · 2014 · as Mr. Bees
  • Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Rick and MortyTV · 2013 · as Dr. Dogballs (voice) · 1 episode
  • Forces of NatureFilm · 2012 · as The Lorax (voice)
  • Hotel NoirFilm · 2012 · as Eugene Portland
  • The LoraxFilm · 2012 · as The Lorax (voice)
  • Blood LustFilm · 2011 · Director
  • Girl Walks Into a BarFilm · 2011 · as Aldo
  • Nest of VipersFilm · 2011 · Director
  • Revenge of the Electric CarFilm · 2011 · as Self (EV1 Driver)
  • Skin DeepFilm · 2011 · Director
  • I'm Still HereFilm · 2010 · as Danny DeVito
  • Inside the Actor's WorkshopFilm · 2010 · as Actor
  • When in RomeFilm · 2010 · as Al Russo
  • A Very Sunny ChristmasFilm · 2009 · as Frank Reynolds
  • House BrokenFilm · 2009 · as Tom Cathkart
  • Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Solitary ManFilm · 2009 · as Jimmy Marino
  • The Nightman Cometh: LiveFilm · 2009 · as Frank Reynolds
  • Just Add WaterFilm · 2008 · as Merl
  • Little Spirit: Christmas in New YorkFilm · 2008 · as Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
  • Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark KnightFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'Film · 2008 · as Self
  • Even MoneyFilm · 2007 · as Walter
  • Even MoneyFilm · 2007 · Producer
  • Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'Film · 2007 · as Self
  • Freedom WritersFilm · 2007 · Producer
  • Nobel SonFilm · 2007 · as Gastner
  • Reno 911!: MiamiFilm · 2007 · as District Attorney
  • Reno 911!: MiamiFilm · 2007 · Producer
  • The Good NightFilm · 2007 · as Mel
  • The Graham Norton ShowTV · 2007 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • 10 Items or LessFilm · 2006 · as Big D
  • Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and BlockbustersFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Deck the HallsFilm · 2006 · as Buddy Hall
  • Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm SchoolFilm · 2006 · as Booth
  • My Girlfriend's AbroadFilm · 2006 · as Uncle Rick (uncredited)
  • Relative StrangersFilm · 2006 · as Frank Menure
  • Relative StrangersFilm · 2006 · Producer
  • The Oh in OhioFilm · 2006 · as Wayne the Pool Guy
  • Be CoolFilm · 2005 · as Martin Weir
  • Be CoolFilm · 2005 · Producer
  • Be Cool, Very CoolFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV · 2005 · as Frank Reynolds · 180 episodes
  • Made in HollywoodTV · 2005 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'Film · 2005 · as Self
  • Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'Film · 2005 · Director
  • Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'Film · 2005 · Writer
  • My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara WilsonFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and FoundFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • The Divine Bette MidlerFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonTV · 2005 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Along Came PollyFilm · 2004 · Producer
  • Catching KringleFilm · 2004 · as General Needham
  • Christmas in LoveFilm · 2004 · as Brad La Guardia
  • Father of the PrideTV · 2004 · as Emerson (voice) · 1 episode
  • Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is WildFilm · 2004 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The MisbehaversFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Anything ElseFilm · 2003 · as Harvey Wexler
  • Big FishFilm · 2003 · as Amos Calloway
  • CampFilm · 2003 · Producer
  • DuplexFilm · 2003 · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  • DuplexFilm · 2003 · Director
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!TV · 2003 · as Self · 3 episodes
  • Karen SiscoTV · 2003 · as Charlie Lucre · 2 episodes
  • Reno 911!TV · 2003 · as Danny DeVito · 1 episode
  • Reno 911!TV · 2003 · Producer · 88 episodes
  • Austin Powers in GoldmemberFilm · 2002 · as Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
  • Billy Connolly: A BAFTA TributeFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • Death to SmoochyFilm · 2002 · as Burke Bennett
  • Death to SmoochyFilm · 2002 · Director
  • Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes DocumentaryFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & OuttakesFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • The American EmbassyTV · 2002 · Producer · 6 episodes
  • The FunkhousersTV · 2002 · Producer · 1 episode
  • What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene StealersFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • America: A Tribute to HeroesFilm · 2001 · as Self
  • Democracy Now!TV · 2001 · as Self · 1 episode
  • HeistFilm · 2001 · as Mickey Bergman
  • How HighFilm · 2001 · Producer
  • Kate BrasherTV · 2001 · Producer · 7 episodes
  • Once Upon a Time: The Super HeroesFilm · 2001 · as The Penguin (archive footage)
  • The Caveman's ValentineFilm · 2001 · Producer
  • What's the Worst That Could Happen?Film · 2001 · as Max Fairbanks
  • BetteTV · 2000 · as Danny DeVito · 1 episode
  • Drowning MonaFilm · 2000 · as Chief Wyatt Rash
  • EdTV · 2000 · as Dr. Jack Carmichael · 1 episode
  • Erin BrockovichFilm · 2000 · Producer
  • ScrewedFilm · 2000 · as Grover Cleaver
  • The Virgin SuicidesFilm · 2000 · as Dr. Horniker
  • Man on the MoonFilm · 1999 · as George Shapiro
  • Man on the MoonFilm · 1999 · Producer
  • Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialFilm · 1999 · as Self
  • Saturday Night Live: ChristmasFilm · 1999 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Big KahunaFilm · 1999 · as Phil Cooper
  • Living Out LoudFilm · 1998 · as Pat Francato
  • Living Out LoudFilm · 1998 · Producer
  • Out of SightFilm · 1998 · Producer
  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil HartmanFilm · 1998 · as Al Goldstein
  • The Magic HourTV · 1998 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Completely CuckooFilm · 1997 · as Self
  • GattacaFilm · 1997 · Producer
  • HerculesFilm · 1997 · as Philoctetes (voice)
  • L.A. ConfidentialFilm · 1997 · as Sid Hudgens
  • Men in BlackFilm · 1997 · as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
  • The RainmakerFilm · 1997 · as Deck Shifflet
  • The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • E! True Hollywood StoryTV · 1996 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Feeling MinnesotaFilm · 1996 · Producer
  • Mars Attacks!Film · 1996 · as Rude Gambler
  • MatildaFilm · 1996 · as Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
  • MatildaFilm · 1996 · Director
  • MatildaFilm · 1996 · Producer
  • PearlTV · 1996 · as Dean Martin
  • Space JamFilm · 1996 · as Swackhammer (voice)
  • Sunset ParkFilm · 1996 · Producer
  • The Daily ShowTV · 1996 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Rosie O'Donnell ShowTV · 1996 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Get ShortyFilm · 1995 · as Martin Weir
  • Get ShortyFilm · 1995 · Producer
  • Little Red Riding HoodFilm · 1995 · as Wolfie (voice)
  • MADtvTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode
  • FriendsTV · 1994 · as Roy · 1 episode
  • JuniorFilm · 1994 · as Dr. Larry Arbogast
  • Reality BitesFilm · 1994 · Producer
  • Renaissance ManFilm · 1994 · as Bill Rago
  • Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film · 1994 · as Worm TV Host
  • The World of Jim HensonFilm · 1994 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Jack the BearFilm · 1993 · as John Leary
  • Last Action HeroFilm · 1993 · as Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
  • Late Show with David LettermanTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Look Who's Talking Now!Film · 1993 · as Rocks (voice)
  • Batman ReturnsFilm · 1992 · as Penguin
  • Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the PenguinFilm · 1992 · as Self
  • HoffaFilm · 1992 · as Bobby Ciaro
  • HoffaFilm · 1992 · Director
  • HoffaFilm · 1992 · Producer
  • The Larry Sanders ShowTV · 1992 · as Danny DeVito · 1 episode
  • Branford Marsalis: SteepFilm · 1991 · as Self
  • Other People's MoneyFilm · 1991 · as Lawrence Garfield
  • Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift GuideFilm · 1991 · as Self
  • Amazing Stories: The Movie IIFilm · 1990 · as Herbert
  • Amazing Stories: The Movie IIFilm · 1990 · Director
  • Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Film · 1990 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Earth Day SpecialFilm · 1990 · as Vic
  • The SimpsonsTV · 1989 · as Herbert Powell (voice) · 4 episodes
  • The War of the RosesFilm · 1989 · as Gavin D'Amato
  • The War of the RosesFilm · 1989 · Director
  • Two Daddies?Film · 1989 · as George Johnson (voice)
  • A Very Special Christmas PartyFilm · 1988 · as Self
  • Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckieFilm · 1988 · as Self
  • TwinsFilm · 1988 · as Vincent Benedict
  • Throw Momma from the TrainFilm · 1987 · as Owen Lift
  • Throw Momma from the TrainFilm · 1987 · Director
  • Tin MenFilm · 1987 · as Ernest Tilley
  • My Little Pony: The MovieFilm · 1986 · as Grundle King (voice)
  • Ruthless PeopleFilm · 1986 · as Sam Stone
  • The Joe Piscopo New Jersey SpecialFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Wise GuysFilm · 1986 · as Harry Valentini
  • A Lovely Way to Spend an EveningFilm · 1985 · Director
  • A Lovely Way to Spend an EveningFilm · 1985 · Writer
  • Amazing StoriesTV · 1985 · as Herbert · 1 episode
  • Amazing StoriesTV · 1985 · Director · 1 episode
  • Happily Ever AfterFilm · 1985 · as George Johnson (voice)
  • Head OfficeFilm · 1985 · as Frank Stedman
  • MaryTV · 1985 · Director · 2 episodes
  • The Jewel of the NileFilm · 1985 · as Ralph
  • All The Kids Do ItFilm · 1984 · as Ackroyd
  • Goldene KameraTV · 1984 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Johnny DangerouslyFilm · 1984 · as Burr
  • Romancing the StoneFilm · 1984 · as Ralph
  • The Ratings GameFilm · 1984 · as Vic De Salvo
  • The Ratings GameFilm · 1984 · Director
  • Likely Stories Vol. 2Film · 1983 · Acting
  • Likely Stories, Vol. 4Film · 1983 · Director
  • Likely Stories, Vol. 4Film · 1983 · Writer
  • Terms of EndearmentFilm · 1983 · as Vernon Dahlart
  • Night of 100 StarsFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • Going Ape!Film · 1981 · as Lazlo
  • Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie GirlsFilm · 1980 · as Self
  • The Gong Show MovieFilm · 1980 · as Performer
  • AngieTV · 1979 · as Uncle Cheech · 1 episode
  • Swap MeetFilm · 1979 · as Max
  • The AssociatesTV · 1979 · as Alan Swathmore (uncredited) · 1 episode
  • ValentineFilm · 1979 · as Dewey
  • Goin' SouthFilm · 1978 · as Hog
  • TaxiTV · 1978 · as Louie De Palma · 114 episodes
  • TaxiTV · 1978 · Director · 3 episodes
  • All That GlittersTV · 1977 · as Baba · 4 episodes
  • The VanFilm · 1977 · as Andy
  • The World's Greatest LoverFilm · 1977 · as Assistant Director
  • DelvecchioTV · 1976 · as Anthony 'Beanzie' Marott · 1 episode
  • The MoneyFilm · 1976 · as Bartender
  • The Selling of Vince D'AngeloFilm · 1976 · as Vince D'Angelo
  • The Selling of Vince D'AngeloFilm · 1976 · Director
  • Deadly HeroFilm · 1975 · as Harry
  • MinestroneFilm · 1975 · as Lodovico
  • MinestroneFilm · 1975 · Director
  • MinestroneFilm · 1975 · Writer
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestFilm · 1975 · as Martini
  • Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 5 episodes
  • Starsky & HutchTV · 1975 · as John John the Apple / John DeAppoliso · 1 episode
  • Police WomanTV · 1974 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30Film · 1973 · as Petey
  • ScalawagFilm · 1973 · as Fly Speck
  • The Sound SleeperFilm · 1973 · Director
  • The Sound SleeperFilm · 1973 · Editor
  • The Sound SleeperFilm · 1973 · Writer
  • Hot Dogs for GauguinFilm · 1972 · as Adrian
  • Film '72TV · 1971 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Lady LibertyFilm · 1971 · as Fred Mancuso
  • Dreams of GlassFilm · 1970 · as Thug
  • The OscarsTV · 1953 · as Self · 3 episodes
  • TodayTV · 1952 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Golden Globe AwardsTV · 1944 · as Self - Winner · 1 episode
  • Mary Woronov: Cult QueenFilm · as Self
  • SniffFilm · as William Keys

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