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Danny DeVito

Acting · Born November 17, 1944 · Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

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.

Movies with Danny DeVito

• The Lorax (2012) — The Lorax (voice)
• Migration (2023) — Uncle Dan (voice)
• Men in Black (1997) — Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) — Martini
• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — Eddie
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) — Janitor
• Batman Returns (1992) — Penguin
• Hercules (1997) — Philoctetes (voice)
• Matilda (1996) — Mr. Wormwood / Narrator (voice)
• L.A. Confidential (1997) — Sid Hudgens
• Mars Attacks! (1996) — Rude Gambler
• Last Action Hero (1993) — Whiskers (voice) (uncredited)

TV shows with Danny DeVito

• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) — Frank Reynolds
• Taxi (1978) — Louie De Palma
• Little Demon (2022) — Satan (voice)