Danny DeVito Filmography

Danny DeVito

Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, director and producer. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of Louie De Palma on the ABC and NBC television series Taxi , for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, founded Jersey Films, a production company known for films such as Pulp Fiction, Garden State, and Freedom Writers. DeVito also owns Jersey Television, which produced the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. DeVito and Perlman also starred together in his 1996 film Matilda, based on Roald Dahl's children's novel. He...
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quick facts
Birthdate:November 17, 1944
Birthplace:Asbury Park, New Jersey
Age:67
Height:5' 0"
Education:New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Religion:Roman Catholicism
Also known as:Daniel Michael DeVito Jr., Danny Michael DeVito Jr., Danny Devito

Movies with appearances by Danny DeVito

TitleReleasedRatedGenre
The Lorax 2012 Animation
Girl Walks into a Bar 2011 Comedy
When in Rome 2010 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Solitary Man 2009 R (USA) Comedy-drama
House Broken 2009 R (USA) Comedy
One Part Sugar 2008 R (USA) Comedy
The Good Night 2007 R (USA) Romantic comedy
Even Money 2007 R (USA) Indie
Nobel Son 2007 R (USA) Black comedy
Reno 911!: Miami 2007 Parody
10 Items or Less 2006 R (USA) Comedy
Deck the Halls 2006 PG (USA) Comedy
The OH in Ohio 2006 R (USA) Romantic comedy
Relative Strangers 2006 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Be Cool 2005 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School 2005 PG-13 (USA) Musical
Christmas in Love 2004 Comedy
Duplex 2003 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Anything Else 2003 R (USA) Romantic comedy
Big Fish 2003 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Austin Powers: Goldmember 2002 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Death to Smoochy 2002 R (USA) Black comedy
Heist 2001 R (USA) Thriller
What's the Worst That Could Happen? 2001 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
The Big Kahuna 2000 R (USA) Comedy
Drowning Mona 2000 PG-13 (USA) Black comedy
Screwed 2000 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Man on the Moon 1999 R (USA) Biographical film
The Virgin Suicides 1999 R (USA) Coming of age
Living Out Loud 1998 R (USA) Comedy
The Rainmaker 1997 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
Men in Black 1997 PG-13 (USA) Action
Hercules 1997 G (USA) Family
L.A. Confidential 1997 R (USA) Mystery
Mars Attacks! 1996 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Space Jam 1996 PG (USA) Comedy
Matilda 1996 PG (USA) Fantasy
Felony 1996 R (USA) Action
Get Shorty 1995
Get Shorty 1995 R (USA) Comedy
Junior 1994 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Renaissance Man 1994 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Look Who's Talking Now 1993 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Last Action Hero 1993 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Jack the Bear 1993 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Hoffa 1992 R (USA) Biographical film
Batman Returns 1992 PG-13 (USA) Action
Other People's Money 1991 R (USA) Comedy
Money 1991 PG-13 (USA) Crime Fiction
The War of the Roses 1989 R (USA) Black comedy
Twins 1988 PG (USA) Comedy
Throw Momma from the Train 1987 PG-13 (USA) Black comedy
Tin Men 1987 R (USA) Comedy
Ruthless People 1986 R (USA) Black comedy
My Little Pony: The Movie 1986 G (USA) Animation
Wise Guys 1986 R (USA) Comedy
The Jewel of the Nile 1985 PG (USA) Adventure
Head Office 1985 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Johnny Dangerously 1984 PG-13 (USA) Parody
Romancing the Stone 1984 PG (USA) Adventure
The Ratings Game 1984 Parody
Terms of Endearment 1983 PG (USA) Family Drama
Going Ape! 1981 PG (USA) Comedy
The Gong Show Movie 1980 Comedy
Goin' South 1978 PG (USA) Comedy
The Van 1977 R (USA) Sex comedy
The World's Greatest Lover 1977 PG (USA) Comedy
Atlantic City Jackpot 1976 R (USA) Crime Fiction
Car Wash 1976 PG (USA) Comedy
Deadly Hero 1976
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975 R (USA) Indie
Hurry Up, Or I'll Be 30 1973 Comedy
Lady Liberty 1972 Comedy
Hot Dogs for Gauguin 1972 Short Film
Bananas 1971 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Dreams of Glass 1970 Romance Film
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Honors and Awards of Danny DeVito

Erin Brockovich
Academy Awards
Nomination - Academy Award for Best Picture
Erin Brockovich
British Academy Film Awards
Nomination - BAFTA Award for Best Film
Ruthless People
Golden Globe Awards
Nomination - Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film
YearAward & CategoryMovie
1988 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Throw Momma from the Train
2001 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film Erin Brockovich
2000 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy Man on the Moon
1996 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy Get Shorty
2006 Nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor Deck the Halls
1998 Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Drama The Rainmaker
1992 Nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor Batman Returns
1981 Nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor Going Ape!
1992 Nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Director Hoffa
1998 Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture L.A. Confidential
1996 Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture Get Shorty
1998 Nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama The Rainmaker
1999 Nominated for the Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor Living Out Loud
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TV appearances by Danny DeVito

TitleCharacterFirst Air DateLast Air Date
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Frank Reynolds 2005
Father of the Pride Emerson 2004 2004
Karen Sisco Charlie Lucre 2003 2004
Ed Dr. Jack Carmichael 2000 2004
Pearl Dean Martin 1996 1997
Friends Roy, the Stripper 1994 2004
The Larry Sanders Show 1992 1998
The Simpsons Herb Powell 1989
Biography 1987
Amazing Stories Herbert 1985 1987
Schoolbreak Specials Ackroyd 1980 1996
The Associates Alan Swathmore 1979 1980
Angie Uncle Cheech 1979 1980
Taxi Louie De Palma 1978 1983
Delvecchio Anthony 'Beanzie' Marott 1976
Saturday Night Live Adrian 1975
Starsky and Hutch John 'John John the Apple' DeAppoliso 1975 1979
Police Woman Napoleon 1974 1978
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Films produced or directed by Danny DeVito

TitleReleasedRoleRatedGenre
Hoffa 1992 Produced & Directed R (USA) Biographical film
Matilda 1996 Produced & Directed PG (USA) Fantasy
Gattaca 1997 Produced PG-13 (USA) Film noir
Man on the Moon 1999 Produced R (USA) Biographical film
Feeling Minnesota 1996 Produced R (USA) Crime Fiction
Reality Bites 1994 Produced PG-13 (USA) Coming of age
Out of Sight 1998 Produced R (USA) Romantic comedy
Along Came Polly 2004 Produced PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
Erin Brockovich 2000 Produced R (USA) Biographical film
How High 2001 Produced R (USA) Comedy
Be Cool 2005 Produced PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Camp 2003 Produced PG-13 (USA) Musical
8 Seconds 1994 Produced PG-13 (USA) Sports
Reno 911!: Miami 2007 Produced Parody
The Caveman's Valentine 2001 Produced R (USA) Mystery
Sunset Park 1996 Produced R (USA) Sports
Freedom Writers 2007 Produced PG-13 (USA) Teen
Living Out Loud 1998 Produced R (USA) Comedy
Get Shorty 1995 Produced R (USA) Comedy
The War of the Roses 1989 Directed R (USA) Black comedy
Death to Smoochy 2002 Directed R (USA) Black comedy
Duplex 2003 Directed PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Throw Momma from the Train 1987 Directed PG-13 (USA) Black comedy
The Ratings Game 1984 Directed Parody
I Married a Witch 2007 Directed
Amazing Stories: Book One Directed Comedy
Queen B 2005 Directed
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TV shows created or produced by Danny DeVito

TitleRoleFirst AiredLast AiredGenre
Reno 911! Produced 2003 2009 Crime Fiction, Comedy
Karen Sisco Produced 2003 2004 Crime Fiction, Drama
The American Embassy Produced 2002 2002 Drama
Kate Brasher Produced 2001 2001
The Funkhousers Produced
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Places Danny DeVito has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Danny DeVito
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Malibu 13,009
B Los Angeles 3,833,995
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Personal relationships of Danny DeVito

Significant OtherRelationshipDate Started
Rhea Perlman Jan. 28, 1982
Rhea Perlman Marriage 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions about Danny DeVito

  • Q:
    How tall is Danny DeVito?
  • A:
    He is 5 feet tall.
  • Q:
    What award nominations has Danny DeVito received?
  • A:
    Award nominations include:
    - Academy Award for Best Picture for "Erin Brockovich"
  • Q:
    Which popular TV show featured Danny DeVito?
  • A:
    Danny DeVito acted in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
  • Q:
    In which TV series did Danny DeVito play a guest role?
  • A:
    The actor briefly joined the cast of The Simpsons.
  • Q:
    What movies has Danny DeVito directed?
  • A:
    The list of films directed by Danny DeVito include:
    - Death to Smoochy
    - Duplex
    - Matilda
    - The War of the Roses
    - Throw Momma from the Train
    - Hoffa
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