Happy birthday! Dennis Dugan turns 79 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 79 on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.

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Dennis Dugan is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-actor-comedian Dennis Dugan (Grown Ups, Big Daddy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dugan, a cultural icon

Born in Wheaton on September 5, 1946, Dennis Dugan's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dugan's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dennis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dennis Dugan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Dennis, you're the best!

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