Discover the career path of Danny DeVito, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Danny DeVito is an American actor and filmmaker renowned for his comedic roles. He rose to fame as Louie De Palma in the TV series *Taxi*, earning a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Currently, he stars as Frank Reynolds in the long-running sitcom *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. DeVito's career spans decades, marked by his distinctive voice, comedic timing, and memorable characters across television and film.
In 1984, Danny DeVito made his directorial debut with the film "The Ratings Game", marking a new phase in his career.
In 1986, Danny DeVito directed and starred in "The Wedding Ring", which was a season 2 episode of Steven Spielberg's series Amazing Stories. He played a character who bought an engagement ring for his wife, played by Rhea Perlman, who became possessed when she put it on.
In 1987, Danny DeVito made his feature-directing debut with the dark comedy "Throw Momma from the Train", starring alongside Billy Crystal and Anne Ramsey. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
In 1989, Danny DeVito directed and starred in "The War of the Roses", reuniting with Jewel of the Nile co-stars Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.
In 1991, Danny DeVito founded Jersey Films, a production company.
In 1994, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film "Pulp Fiction".
In 1995, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film "Get Shorty".
In 1996, Danny DeVito directed "Matilda", a film adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's novel. He also narrated and played Harry Wormwood.
In 1997, Danny DeVito was in talks for a $13 million deal to star in and direct "Mystery Men", but negotiations broke down over who would produce the soundtrack, causing him to walk away from the project.
In 1997, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film "Gattaca".
In 1998, Danny DeVito committed to star in and direct both the sci-fi film "Barthe" for TriStar and a remake of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" for DreamWorks.
In 1999, Danny DeVito was attached to star, direct, and produce Jason Keller's spec script "Sugar's Sweet Science of Bruising" for New Line Cinema.
In 2000, Jersey Films produced "Erin Brockovich", which earned Danny DeVito an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
In 2002, Danny DeVito resurfaced with the film "Death to Smoochy".
In 2003, Danny DeVito's film "Duplex" was released.
In 2004, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film "Garden State".
In 2005, Danny DeVito directed the pilot episode for a proposed Imagine TV sitcom called "Queen B", but the show was not picked up by the network.
Since 2008, Danny DeVito has been attached to direct "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle", but production was halted due to an injury.
In 2009, it was reported that Danny DeVito would direct and produce a biopic, "Crazy Eddie", about Eddie Antar, but the film was never made.
In 2012, "St. Sebastian", an apocalyptic horror thriller directed by Danny DeVito, completed post-production, but has not been released to this day.
In February 2013, Danny DeVito mentioned he was looking for a new actress for "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" and was scouting locations in Ireland for the film.
Production of "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle", which Danny DeVito was set to direct, was expected to restart in July 2014, but the release date remains unconfirmed.
In 2016, Danny DeVito included music from Mike Patton's band, Faith No More, in an episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
In 2019, Danny DeVito's company, Jersey Films, optioned the screen rights to make a film of "Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation" by Dan Fagin.
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