Danny DeVito

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Full Name
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr
Born
November 17th, 1944
Height
4ft 10in
Hometown
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $80 million
Partner
Rhea Perlman
Family
Danny DeVito was born in Neptune Township, New Jersey, to Julia DeVito and Daniel DeVito Sr., who owned several small businesses. He grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with his two older sisters, Angela Lucia and Theresa Scialla. DeVito married actor Rhea Perlman in 1982. Although the couple separated in 2012 and again in 2017, they have remained close and are not divorced. They have three children: Lucy, Grace and Jacob DeVito.
Top Movies
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', 'Batman Returns', 'Twins', 'Matilda', 'Get Shorty'
Top Shows
'Taxi', 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', 'Friends', 'The Simpsons', 'Space Force'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series' (1981), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film' (1980), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy' (1981)
Fun Facts
Danny DeVito attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he met fellow actor Michael Douglas, beginning a lifelong friendship and professional partnership. ### DeVito co-founded Jersey Films with Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher, producing acclaimed films including 'Pulp Fiction', 'Erin Brockovich' and 'Out of Sight'. ### His portrayal of Frank Reynolds in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' revitalised the series after he joined the cast in its second season.
Related Actors
Michael Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rhea Perlman, Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton

Danny DeVito is an American actor, filmmaker and producer celebrated for his distinctive screen presence, comedic timing and versatility across film, television and theatre.

He rose to prominence as the acerbic taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the sitcom ‘Taxi’, a role that earned him both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. DeVito went on to build a prolific film career with memorable performances in ‘Ruthless People’, ‘Twins’, ‘Batman Returns’, ‘Get Shorty’ and ‘Matilda’, which he also directed. Since 2006, he has introduced himself to a new generation of audiences through his portrayal of Frank Reynolds in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’.

As a producer, he co-founded Jersey Films, helping bring acclaimed films including ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Garden State’ to the screen.

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Danny DeVito is an American actor, filmmaker and producer best known for 'Taxi', 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', 'Batman Returns', 'Twins' and 'Matilda'.
Danny DeVito is approximately 4ft 10in (147 cm) tall.
Yes. Danny DeVito directed, narrated and starred in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda'.
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