Danny DeVito
Acting
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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Filmography of
Danny DeVito
Eddie
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Self - Presenter
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Self
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Lawrence Armanetti
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Janitor
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Jack Denisoff
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Uncle Dan (voice)
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Bruce Davis
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The Lorax (voice)
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The Lorax (voice)
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Charley Goldman
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Self (archive footage)
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Bob (voice)
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Eddie
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Maximilian "Max" Medici
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Dorgle (voice)
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Chesterfield (voice)
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Uncle Jack (voice)
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Jimmy Berkowitz
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Dave Schmerz
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Jackie
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Mr. Bees
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The Lorax
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Walter Pembry
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Eugene Portland
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The Lorax (voice)
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The Lorax (voice)
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Self (EV1 Driver)
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Danny DeVito
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Al Russo
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Cathkart
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Frank Reynolds
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Frank Reynolds
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Jimmy Marino
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Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
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Merl
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Gastner
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Walter
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District Attorney
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Mel
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Buddy Hall
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Big D
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Frank Menure
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Uncle Rick (uncredited)
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Wayne the Pool Guy
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Self
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Martin Weir
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Brad La Guardia
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Self
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General Needham
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Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
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Amos Calloway
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Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Harvey Wexler
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Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
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Burke Bennett
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The Penguin (archive footage)
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Mickey Bergman
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Max Fairbanks
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Grover Cleaver
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Dr. Horniker
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Chief Wyatt Rash
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George Shapiro
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Phil Cooper
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Pat Francato
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Al Goldstein
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Self
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Deck Shifflet
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Sid Hudgens
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Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
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Philoctetes (voice)
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Rude Gambler
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Swackhammer (voice)
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Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
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Wolfie (voice)
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Martin Weir
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Self (archive footage)
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Dr. Larry Arbogast
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Bill Rago
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Rocks (voice)
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Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
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John Leary
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Bobby Ciaro
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Penguin
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Lawrence Garfield
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Herbert (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Gavin D'Amato
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George Johnson (voice)
... 1989
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Vincent Benedict
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Owen Lift
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Ernest Tilley
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Sam Stone
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Grundle King (voice)
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Harry Valentini
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George Johnson (voice)
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Ralph
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Frank Stedman
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Burr
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Vic De Salvo
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Ackroyd
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Ralph
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Vernon Dahlart
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Self
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Lazlo
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Performer
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Dewey
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Max
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Hog
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Assistant Director
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Andy
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Vince D'Angelo
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Bartender
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Harry
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Martini
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Lodovico
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Petey
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Fly Speck
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Adrian
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Fred Mancuso
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Thug
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