Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Danny DeVito

Discover the career path of Danny DeVito, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Danny DeVito is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in television and film. 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 FXX sitcom *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. DeVito's career spans several decades, marked by his comedic timing and memorable character portrayals.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1984: Directorial Debut with "The Ratings Game"

In 1984, Danny DeVito made his directorial debut with the movie "The Ratings Game", marking a new chapter in his career.

1986: Directed "The Wedding Ring" episode

In 1986, Danny DeVito directed and starred in "The Wedding Ring", a dark comedy episode of Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories, co-starring his wife Rhea Perlman.

1987: Feature Directing Debut with "Throw Momma from the Train"

In 1987, Danny DeVito made his feature directing debut with the dark comedy "Throw Momma from the Train", also starring in it with Billy Crystal and Anne Ramsey, earning him a Golden Globe nomination.

1989: Directed and starred in "The War of the Roses"

In 1989, Danny DeVito directed and starred in "The War of the Roses" alongside Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, reuniting with his Jewel of the Nile co-stars.

1991: Founded Jersey Films

In 1991, Danny DeVito founded Jersey Films, a production company responsible for several notable films.

1994: Production of "Pulp Fiction"

In 1994, Danny DeVito's Jersey Films produced the critically acclaimed film "Pulp Fiction".

1995: Production of "Get Shorty"

In 1995, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film "Get Shorty".

1996: Directed "Matilda"

In 1996, Danny DeVito directed "Matilda", a film adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel, also narrating and playing Harry Wormwood alongside his wife, Rhea Perlman.

1997: Production of "Gattaca"

In 1997, Jersey Films, under Danny DeVito, produced the science fiction film "Gattaca".

1998: Committed to star in and direct films

In 1998, Danny DeVito committed to star in and direct both the sci-fi film "Barthe" and a remake of "The Man Who Came to Dinner".

1999: Attached to direct and produce "Sugar's Sweet Science of Bruising"

In 1999, Danny DeVito was set to star, direct, and produce "Sugar's Sweet Science of Bruising", a spec script by Jason Keller.

2000: Academy Award Nomination for "Erin Brockovich"

In 2000, Danny DeVito received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture as a producer of "Erin Brockovich".

2002: Release of "Death to Smoochy"

In 2002, Danny DeVito resurfaced with the movie "Death to Smoochy", marking another performance in his career.

2003: Release of "Duplex"

In 2003, Danny DeVito released the film "Duplex", adding to his filmography as a director and actor.

2004: Production of "Garden State"

In 2004, Danny DeVito's Jersey Films produced the film "Garden State".

2005: Directed "Queen B" pilot

In 2005, Danny DeVito directed the pilot episode for the sitcom "Queen B", which was not picked up for a full series.

2008: Attached to direct "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle"

In 2008, Danny DeVito was attached to direct "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle", but production was halted due to an injury.

2009: Plans for "Crazy Eddie" Biopic

In 2009, Danny DeVito planned to direct and produce the biopic "Crazy Eddie", but the film could not be made due to rights issues.

2012: Post-production of "St. Sebastian"

In 2012, Danny DeVito's film "St. Sebastian" completed post-production but has not yet been released.

February 2013: Resuming "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" project

In February 2013, Danny DeVito returned to the project "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle", looking for a new actress and scouting locations.

July 2014: Expected restart of production for "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle"

In July 2014, production was expected to restart for Danny DeVito's film "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle", but its release status is still unknown.