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Danny DeVito

American actor, comedian, director and producer (born 1944)

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Also known as Danny Michael De Vito · Danny Michael DeVito Jr.

Born: November 17, 1944
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-04-09
2.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in Internet Broadway DatabaseRetrieved 2017-10-09
4.Stated in Munzinger PersonenRetrieved 2017-10-09
5.Stated in Brockhaus EnzyklopädieRetrieved 2017-10-09
6.Stated in Proleksis Encyclopedia
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Birthplace: Neptune Township
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: comedian
, television actor
, film actor
+13 more
Education: American Academy of Dramatic Arts(until 1966)
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1.“Notable Past Students”aada.edu/alumni/notable-alumni#decade:all/orderby:all/display:panel/perpage:AllRetrieved 2020-01-12
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, Oratory Preparatory School
Spouse: Rhea Perlman(1982–2016)
Height: 147 cm
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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Overview

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Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. 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.

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Even Money(2007)
Reno 911!: Miami(2007)
10 Items or Less(2006)
Relative Strangers(2006)
The Oh in Ohio(2006)
Deck the Halls(2006)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)
Be Cool(2005)
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School(2005)
Christmas in Love(2004)
Big Fish(2003)
Anything Else(2003)
Duplex(2003)
Death to Smoochy(2002)
Austin Powers in Goldmember(2002)
Heist(2001)
Spider-Man - Once Upon a Time the Super Heroes(2001)
What's the Worst That Could Happen?(2001)
Screwed(2000)
Drowning Mona(2000)
Man on the Moon(1999)
The Virgin Suicides(1999)
The Big Kahuna(1999)
Living Out Loud(1998)
L.A. Confidential(1997)
Men in Black(1997)
The Rainmaker(1997)
Mars Attacks!(1996)
Matilda(1996)
Get Shorty(1995)
Renaissance Man(1994)
Junior(1994)
Last Action Hero(1993)
Jack the Bear(1993)
Look Who's Talking Now(1993)
Hoffa(1992)
Batman Returns(1992)
Money(1991)
Other People's Money(1991)
Batman(1989)
The War of the Roses(1989)
Twins(1988)
Throw Momma from the Train(1987)
Tin Men(1987)
Ruthless People(1986)
Wise Guys(1986)
Amazing Stories(1985)
Head Office(1985)
The Jewel of the Nile(1985)
Romancing the Stone(1984)
The Ratings Game(1984)
Johnny Dangerously(1984)
Terms of Endearment(1983)
Going Ape!(1981)
Goin' South(1978)
Taxi(1978)
The World's Greatest Lover(1977)
The Van(1977)
Car Wash(1976)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest(1975)
Scalawag(1973)
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30(1973)
Hot Dogs for Gauguin(1972)
Lady Liberty(1971)
The One Where the Stripper Cries
Pudge & Solomon: Willie Returns
Police Wire
President Reagan Gives Gorbachev a Tour of Washington D.C.
Simon: Christmas Drawings with Vinnie
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JJersey Films1992 · film production company

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Child: Lucy DeVito
Gracie DeVito
Jake DeVito
Family name: DeVito
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Picture(February 13, 2001) for work: Erin Brockovich · statement is subject of: 73rd Academy Awards · together with: Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
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1.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2001
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European Film Award for Best Non-European Film(2000) statement is subject of: 13th European Film Awards · for work: Erin Brockovich · together with: Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg
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1.europeanfilmacademy.org/2000.98.0.htmlRetrieved 2019-12-14
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Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award(1982) statement is subject of: 2nd Golden Raspberry Awards · for work: Going Ape!
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1.razzies.com/asp/content/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=21Retrieved 2019-11-16
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Awards: New Jersey Hall of Fame(2010)
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1.njhalloffame.org/hall-of-famers/2010-inductees/danny-devito/
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series(1981) statement is subject of: 33rd Primetime Emmy Awards · for work: Taxi
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-03
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Start of work period: 1969
Name in native language: Danny DeVito
Related category: Category:Films directed by Danny DeVito category contains: film directed by this person
Category:Films produced by Danny DeVito category contains: film produced by this person
Category:Short films directed by Danny DeVito category contains: short film directed by this person
Filmography: Danny DeVito filmography
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts subject named as: DeVito, Danny
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1.Stated in performing-arts.chRetrieved 2022-08-29
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Birth name: Daniel Michael DeVito Jr.
Given name: Daniel nickname: Danny
Michael
Social media followers: 4,455,845(February 10, 2023) x (twitter) numeric user id: 71876190
4,244,034(January 7, 2022) x (twitter) numeric user id: 71876190
4,193,156(January 1, 2021) x (twitter) numeric user id: 71876190
4,114,032(May 10, 2018) x (twitter) numeric user id: 71876190
Number of children: 3
Generational suffix: L252247-F2
Notable role: Frank Reynolds

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