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Danny DeVito
Actor · Comedian · Filmmaker · Taxi, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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Who is Danny DeVito?
Danny DeVito (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe as dispatcher Louie De Palma on Taxi, has played Frank Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia since 2006, and starred in comedies including Twins, Throw Momma from the Train, Ruthless People and Matilda. He played the Penguin in Batman Returns, and his Jersey Films produced Pulp Fiction and Erin Brockovich.
Career timeline
- 1944Born November 17 in Neptune Township, New Jersey; grows up in Asbury Park
- 1975One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- 1978Taxi premieres
- 1981Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor
- 1984Romancing the Stone with Michael Douglas
- 1988Twins
- 1992The Penguin in Batman Returns
- 2006Joins It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Podcast & show guest appearances
1 verified Danny DeVito guest appearance on other shows, with an official full-episode link.
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ALL THE SMOKE
Crazy Stories With DeVito: Pranking Arnold, Courtside With Jack Nicholson & A Monkey Bit His Balls
Danny DeVito as filmmaker
Director
Throw Momma from the Train, The War of the Roses, Hoffa, Matilda.
Jersey Films
Producer of Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty and Erin Brockovich.
Danny DeVito movies and TV shows
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006–)
- Taxi (1978–1983)
- Twins (1988)
- Matilda (1996)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Romancing the Stone (1984)
Full credits on IMDb.
People
- Michael Douglas, friend and co-star, who talked about him on JRE #2565
- Rhea Perlman, his former wife
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Twins co-star
Places
- Neptune Township, New Jersey (born)
- Asbury Park, New Jersey (raised)
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York
Products
- Films and series: see IMDb
Danny DeVito FAQ
Who is Danny DeVito?
An American actor, comedian and filmmaker known for Taxi, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Twins.
How old is Danny DeVito?
Danny DeVito’s age is 81. Born November 17, 1944.
Is Danny DeVito a comedian?
Yes. Wikipedia describes him as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, known for comedic acting rather than stand-up.
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