One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest1975
As Martini
TMDb 8.4 / 10
Danny DeVito
Born
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Danny DeVito, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography (158)
Migration2023
As Uncle Dan (voice)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice2024
As Janitor
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Men in Black1997
As Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Batman Returns1992
As Penguin
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Lorax2012
As The Lorax (voice)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Jumanji: The Next Level2019
As Eddie
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Hercules1997
As Philoctetes (voice)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Matilda1996
As Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
L.A. Confidential1997
As Sid Hudgens
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Twins1988
As Vincent Benedict
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Space Jam1996
As Swackhammer (voice)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Mars Attacks!1996
As Rude Gambler
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Big Fish2003
As Amos Calloway
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Haunted Mansion2023
As Bruce Davis
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Last Action Hero1993
As Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Austin Powers in Goldmember2002
As Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy')
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Smallfoot2018
As Dorgle (voice)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Jumanji: Open World2026
As Eddie
The Rainmaker1997
As Deck Shifflet
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Dumbo2019
As Maximilian "Max" Medici
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Romancing the Stone1984
As Ralph
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Virgin Suicides2000
As Dr. Horniker
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Man on the Moon1999
As George Shapiro
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Be Cool2005
As Martin Weir
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Get Shorty1995
As Martin Weir
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Minions & More 22022
As The Lorax (voice)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Deck the Halls2006
As Buddy Hall
TMDb 5.6 / 10
When in Rome2010
As Al Russo
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Survivor2022
As Charley Goldman
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Jewel of the Nile1985
As Ralph
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Duplex2003
As Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Throw Momma from the Train1987
As Owen Lift
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Terms of Endearment1983
As Vernon Dahlart
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The War of the Roses1989
As Gavin D'Amato
TMDb 6.9 / 10
The One and Only Ivan2020
As Bob (voice)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Look Who's Talking Now!1993
As Rocks (voice)
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Junior1994
As Dr. Larry Arbogast
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Minions & More Volume 12022
As The Lorax (voice)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Death to Smoochy2002
As Burke Bennett
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Heist2001
As Mickey Bergman
TMDb 6.3 / 10
I'm Still Here2010
As Danny DeVito
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Hoffa1992
As Bobby Ciaro
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Renaissance Man1994
As Bill Rago
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Ruthless People1986
As Sam Stone
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Animal Crackers2018
As Chesterfield (voice)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Reno 911!: Miami2007
As District Attorney
TMDb 5.8 / 10
What's the Worst That Could Happen?2001
As Max Fairbanks
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Anything Else2003
As Harvey Wexler
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Even Money2007
As Walter
TMDb 5.6 / 10
10 Items or Less2006
As Big D
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Hotel Noir2012
As Eugene Portland
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Solitary Man2009
As Jimmy Marino
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Comedian2016
As Jimmy Berkowitz
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Wiener-Dog2016
As Dave Schmerz
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Poolman2024
As Jack Denisoff
TMDb 4.3 / 10
House Broken2009
As Tom Cathkart
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Nobel Son2007
As Gastner
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Drowning Mona2000
As Chief Wyatt Rash
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Big Kahuna1999
As Phil Cooper
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Relative Strangers2006
As Frank Menure
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Other People's Money1991
As Lawrence Garfield
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Tin Men1987
As Ernest Tilley
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Goin' South1978
As Hog
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Screwed2000
As Grover Cleaver
TMDb 5.5 / 10
My Little Pony: The Movie1986
As Grundle King (voice)
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Johnny Dangerously1984
As Burr
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The World's Greatest Lover1977
As Assistant Director
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Jack the Bear1993
As John Leary
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Head Office1985
As Frank Stedman
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond2017
As Self
TMDb 7.5 / 10
A Sudden Case of Christmas2024
As Lawrence Armanetti
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Oh in Ohio2006
As Wayne the Pool Guy
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special1999
As Self
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Completely Cuckoo1997
As Self
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman1998
As Al Goldstein
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Wise Guys1986
As Harry Valentini
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'2007
As Self
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School2006
As Booth
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Just Add Water2008
As Merl
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes2001
As The Penguin (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows2016
As Self
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale2021
As Self
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Night of 100 Stars1982
As Self
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Earth Day Special1990
As Vic
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Living Out Loud1998
As Pat Francato
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend2021
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The World of Jim Henson1994
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Girl Walks Into a Bar2011
As Aldo
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Hot Dogs for Gauguin1972
As Adrian
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Christmas in Love2004
As Brad La Guardia
TMDb 4.7 / 10
The Smurfs MovieRelease date TBA
As Jokey Smurf (voice)
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters2006
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Lady Liberty1971
As Fred Mancuso
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin1992
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls1980
As Self
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!1990
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Going Ape!1981
As Lazlo
TMDb 4.5 / 10
The Ratings Game1984
As Vic De Salvo
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie1988
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Amazing Stories: The Movie II1990
As Herbert
The Van1977
As Andy
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Dreams of Glass1970
As Thug
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Saturday Night Live: Christmas1999
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Good Night2007
As Mel
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Happily Ever After1985
As George Johnson (voice)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Thank You Very Much2025
As Self
TMDb 7.8 / 10
America | A Tribute to Heroes2001
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Deadly Hero1975
As Harry
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Little Red Riding Hood1995
As Wolfie (voice)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Forces of Nature2012
As The Lorax (voice)
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Revenge of the Electric Car2011
As Self (EV1 Driver)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
A Very Sunny Christmas2009
As Frank Reynolds
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Money1976
As Bartender
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found2005
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Be Cool, Very Cool2005
As Self
The Gong Show Movie1980
As Performer
TMDb 4.0 / 10
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers2002
As Self
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'2008
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994
As Worm TV Host
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild2004
As Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Two Daddies?1989
As George Johnson (voice)
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight2008
As Self
Swap Meet1979
As Max
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary2002
As Self
The Nightman Cometh: Live2009
As Frank Reynolds
TMDb 9.4 / 10
Valentine1979
As Dewey
Scalawag1973
As Fly Speck
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute2002
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert2025
As Self - Presenter
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection2014
As The Lorax
TMDb 2.8 / 10
The Divine Bette Midler2005
As Self
All The Kids Do It1984
As Ackroyd
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York2008
As Cab Driver / Narrator (voice)
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest2009
As Self
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Curmudgeons2016
As Jackie
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Sniff
SniffRelease date TBA
As William Keys
Likely Stories Vol. 2
Likely Stories Vol. 21983
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story2017
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Catching Kringle
Catching Kringle2004
As General Needham
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Inside the Actor's Workshop2010
As Actor
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Branford Marsalis: Steep1991
As Self
PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration!
PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration!2025
As Self
All the Wilderness2014
As Walter Pembry
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes2002
As Self
Today's the Day
Today's the Day2014
As Mr. Bees
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo1976
As Vince D'Angelo
TMDb 6.0 / 10
A Very Special Christmas Party
A Very Special Christmas Party1988
As Self
Mary Woronov: Cult QueenRelease date TBA
As Self
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'2005
As Self
TMDb 4.5 / 10
The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special1986
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson2005
As Self
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 301973
As Petey
TMDb 8.5 / 10
The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter2018
As Uncle Jack (voice)
The Misbehavers
The Misbehavers2004
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Minestrone1975
As Lodovico
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide1991
TMDb 6.0 / 10
My Girlfriend's Abroad
My Girlfriend's Abroad2006
As Uncle Rick (uncredited)
Filmography and biography: TMDb