Highest rated as cast or director
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Since 2005 · 18 Seasons
Taxi
1978 · 5 Seasons
Hercules
1997
Biography
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.
Acted in 138
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Minions & More Volume 2
The Lorax (voice)
Minions & More Volume 1
The Lorax (voice)
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter
Uncle Jack (voice)
- 2016
Curmudgeons
Jackie
- 2015
All the Wilderness
Walter Pembry
- 2014
Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection
The Lorax
- 2013
- 2012
Forces of Nature
The Lorax (voice)
- 2011
- 2010
Inside the Actor's Workshop
Actor
2000s
- 2009
House Broken
Tom Cathkart
A Very Sunny Christmas
Frank Reynolds
The Nightman Cometh: Live
Frank Reynolds
- 2008
Just Add Water
Merl
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Christmas in Love
Brad La Guardia
Catching Kringle
General Needham
- 2003
Karen Sisco
Charlie Lucre · 2 episodes
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Bette
Danny DeVito · 1 episode
Screwed
Grover Cleaver
1990s
- 1999
The Big Kahuna
Phil Cooper
- 1998
Living Out Loud
Pat Francato
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Al Goldstein
- 1997
- 1996
Pearl
Dean Martin
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1995
Little Red Riding Hood
Wolfie (voice)
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Worm TV Host
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Herbert
1980s
- 1989
Two Daddies?
George Johnson (voice)
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
My Little Pony: The Movie
Grundle King (voice)
Wise Guys
Harry Valentini
- 1985
Head Office
Frank Stedman
- 1984
All The Kids Do It
Ackroyd
- 1983
- 1981
Going Ape!
Lazlo
- 1980
The Gong Show Movie
Performer
1970s
- 1979
Valentine
Dewey
The Associates
Alan Swathmore (uncredited) · 1 episode
Swap Meet
Max
Angie
Uncle Cheech · 1 episode
- 1978
Goin' South
Hog
- 1977
The World's Greatest Lover
Assistant Director
The Van
Andy
- 1976
The Money
Bartender
- 1975
Deadly Hero
Harry
Minestrone
Lodovico
- 1974
- 1973
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30
Petey
Scalawag
Fly Speck
- 1972
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Adrian
- 1971
Lady Liberty
Fred Mancuso
- 1970
Dreams of Glass
Thug
Produced 38
2020s
- 2027
Drag
Producer
- 2024
Game 7
Executive Producer
- 2022
He Watches
Producer
- 2021
2010s
- 2017
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story
Executive Producer
- 2016
Curmudgeons
Producer
- 2014
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Bye Bye Benjamin
Executive Producer
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Karen Sisco
Executive Producer
Camp
Producer
- 2002
The American Embassy
Producer
- 2001
Kate Brasher
Producer
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Living Out Loud
Producer
- 1997
- 1996
Feeling Minnesota
Producer
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
Directed 19
2010s
- 2016
Curmudgeons
Director
- 2011
Nest of Vipers
Director
Skin Deep
Director
Blood Lust
Director
2000s
- 2005
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Director
- 2003
- 2002
1990s
- 1996
- 1992
- 1990
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Director
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
Likely Stories, Vol. 4
Director
1970s
- 1978
- 1975
Minestrone
Director
- 1973
The Sound Sleeper
Director
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2005
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Writer
1980s
- 1983
Likely Stories, Vol. 4
Writer
1970s
- 1975
Minestrone
Writer
- 1973
The Sound Sleeper
Writer
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2017
Edited 1
1970s
- 1973
The Sound Sleeper
Editor
Appearances59
2020s
- 2025
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
Self - Presenter
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story
Self
- 2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
- 2015
- 2014
- 2011
Revenge of the Electric Car
Self (EV1 Driver)
2000s
- 2009
Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Self
- 2008
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Self
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'
Self
- 2007
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'
Self
- 2006
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
Self
- 2005
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Self
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
Self
Be Cool, Very Cool
Self
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
The Divine Bette Midler
Self
- 2003
- 2002
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Self
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Self
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers
Self
- 2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
- 1998
The Magic Hour
Self · 1 episode
- 1997
Completely Cuckoo
Self
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1994
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
- 1993
- 1992
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin
Self
- 1991
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide
Self
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self
- 1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1988
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Self
- 1986
The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special
Self
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1980
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Self
1950s
- 1953
- 1952
No release date
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2005
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
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