Danny DeVito
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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
Credits
The Lorax (2012)
as The Lorax (voice)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
as Janitor
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
as Eddie
Men in Black (1997)
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Hercules (1997)
as Philoctetes (voice)
Migration (2023)
as Uncle Dan (voice)
Matilda (1996)
as Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
as Martini
Batman Returns (1992)
as Penguin
Mars Attacks! (1996)
as Rude Gambler
Big Fish (2003)
as Amos Calloway
L.A. Confidential (1997)
as Sid Hudgens
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
as Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
Minions & More 2 (2022)
as The Lorax (voice)
Space Jam (1996)
as Swackhammer (voice)
The Virgin Suicides (2000)
as Dr. Horniker
Romancing the Stone (1984)
as Ralph
Smallfoot (2018)
as Dorgle (voice)
Jumanji: Open World (2026)
as Eddie
Last Action Hero (1993)
as Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
Twins (1988)
as Vincent Benedict
Dumbo (2019)
as Maximilian "Max" Medici
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
as The Lorax (voice)
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
as Ralph
The Rainmaker (1997)
as Deck Shifflet
Terms of Endearment (1983)
as Vernon Dahlart
Haunted Mansion (2023)
as Bruce Davis
Be Cool (2005)
as Martin Weir
Deck the Halls (2006)
as Buddy Hall
The War of the Roses (1989)
as Gavin D'Amato
Look Who's Talking Now! (1993)
as Rocks (voice)
The One and Only Ivan (2020)
as Bob (voice)
Duplex (2003)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Man on the Moon (1999)
as George Shapiro
The Survivor (2022)
as Charley Goldman
Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
as Owen Lift
Junior (1994)
as Dr. Larry Arbogast
Renaissance Man (1994)
as Bill Rago
Hoffa (1992)
as Bobby Ciaro
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale (2021)
as Self
Heist (2001)
as Mickey Bergman
When in Rome (2010)
as Al Russo
Hotel Noir (2012)
as Eugene Portland
I'm Still Here (2010)
as Danny DeVito
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
as District Attorney
Ruthless People (1986)
as Sam Stone
Death to Smoochy (2002)
as Burke Bennett
10 Items or Less (2006)
as Big D
My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)
as Grundle King (voice)
What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
as Max Fairbanks
The World of Jim Henson (1994)
as Self (archive footage)
Get Shorty (1995)
as Martin Weir
Girl Walks Into a Bar (2011)
as Aldo
The Earth Day Special (1990)
as Vic
Anything Else (2003)
as Harvey Wexler
Other People's Money (1991)
as Lawrence Garfield
Animal Crackers (2018)
as Chesterfield (voice)
The Big Kahuna (1999)
as Phil Cooper
Tin Men (1987)
as Ernest Tilley
The World's Greatest Lover (1977)
as Assistant Director
Relative Strangers (2006)
as Frank Menure
Solitary Man (2009)
as Jimmy Marino
The Good Night (2007)
as Mel
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
as Burr
Drowning Mona (2000)
as Chief Wyatt Rash
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2006)
as Booth
Screwed (2000)
as Grover Cleaver
The Nightman Cometh: Live (2009)
as Frank Reynolds
America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
as Self
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
as The Penguin (archive footage)
Completely Cuckoo (1997)
as Self
Nobel Son (2007)
as Gastner
The Comedian (2016)
as Jimmy Berkowitz
The Oh in Ohio (2006)
as Wayne the Pool Guy
Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)
as Adrian
Goin' South (1978)
as Hog
Going Ape! (1981)
as Lazlo
Revenge of the Electric Car (2011)
as Self (EV1 Driver)
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin (1992)
as Self
The Misbehavers (2004)
as Self
Be Cool, Very Cool (2005)
as Self
Just Add Water (2008)
as Merl
Living Out Loud (1998)
as Pat Francato
Jack the Bear (1993)
as John Leary
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)
as Self
Wise Guys (1986)
as Harry Valentini
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
as Self
Wiener-Dog (2016)
as Dave Schmerz
Branford Marsalis: Steep (1991)
as Self
Likely Stories Vol. 2 (1983)
Actor
Poolman (2024)
as Jack Denisoff
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker' (2007)
as Self
A Very Sunny Christmas (2009)
as Frank Reynolds
Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection (2014)
as The Lorax
Inside the Actor's Workshop (2010)
as Actor
A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024)
as Lawrence Armanetti
House Broken (2009)
as Cathkart
The Gong Show Movie (1980)
as Performer
The Ratings Game (1984)
as Vic De Salvo
Head Office (1985)
as Frank Stedman
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers (2002)
as Self
Christmas in Love (2004)
as Brad La Guardia
Thank You Very Much (2025)
as Self
Lady Liberty (1971)
as Fred Mancuso
Forces of Nature (2012)
as The Lorax (voice)
Little Red Riding Hood (1995)
as Wolfie (voice)
Happily Ever After (1985)
as George Johnson (voice)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
as Self
Deadly Hero (1975)
as Harry
PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration! (2025)
as Self
Today's the Day (2014)
as Mr. Bees
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
as Al Goldstein
Dreams of Glass (1970)
as Thug
Swap Meet (1979)
as Max
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
as Self
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen (—)
as Self
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)
as Self (archive footage)
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert (2025)
as Self - Presenter
All The Kids Do It (1984)
as Ackroyd
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo (1976)
as Vince D'Angelo
Amazing Stories: The Movie II (1990)
as Herbert (archive footage)
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes (2002)
as Self
A Very Special Christmas Party (1988)
as Self
All the Wilderness (2014)
as Walter Pembry
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004)
as Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)
as Worm TV Host
My Girlfriend's Abroad (2006)
as Uncle Rick (uncredited)
The Van (1977)
as Andy
Catching Kringle (2004)
as General Needham
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2017)
as Self
Tim Burton: Life in the Line (2024)
as Self
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002)
as Self
The Divine Bette Midler (2005)
as Self
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
as Self
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls (1980)
as Self
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30 (1973)
as Petey
Even Money (2007)
as Walter
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide (1991)
Actor
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight (2008)
as Self
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (2008)
as Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' (2005)
as Self
Curmudgeons (2016)
as Jackie
Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2009)
as Self
Cop Origin Story (2026)
Actor
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary (2002)
as Self
Valentine (1979)
as Dewey
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)
as Self
The Money (1976)
as Bartender
Two Daddies? (1989)
as George Johnson (voice)
Sniff (—)
as William Keys
Scalawag (1973)
as Fly Speck
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson (2005)
as Self
The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter (2018)
as Uncle Jack (voice)
The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special (1986)
as Self
Minestrone (1975)
as Lodovico