Acting
Danny DeVito
- Born
- Nov 17, 1944 · Age 81
- Place of birth
- Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 154
- TV credits
- 61
- Directing credits
- 21
Also known as (2)
- Daniel Michael DeVito Jr.
- Danny De Vito
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…
