History of Danny DeVito in Timeline
Danny DeVito is an American actor and filmmaker best known for his role as Louie De Palma in the TV series *Taxi*, for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He also stars as Frank Reynolds in the long-running sitcom *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. DeVito's career spans decades, and he remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1941: Release of the Original Animated Film Dumbo
In 1941, the original animated film Dumbo was released, which was later remade into a live-action film in 2019, in which Danny DeVito starred.
1942: Release of I Married a Witch
In 1942, the movie I Married a Witch was originally released. Danny DeVito agreed to direct a remake of the movie in 2003.
January 17, 1971: Meeting Rhea Perlman
On January 17, 1971, Danny DeVito met Rhea Perlman after she attended a performance of the play The Shrinking Bride, which featured DeVito. They moved in together two weeks later.
January 28, 1982: Marriage to Rhea Perlman
On January 28, 1982, Danny DeVito married Rhea Perlman.
March 11, 1983: Birth of Daughter Lucy Chet DeVito
On March 11, 1983, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's first child, Lucy Chet DeVito, was born.
1984: Directorial Debut with The Ratings Game
In 1984, Danny DeVito made his directorial debut with The Ratings Game.
March 1985: Birth of Daughter Grace Fan DeVito
In March 1985, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's second child, Grace Fan DeVito, was born.
1986: Directing and Starring in "The Wedding Ring" episode of Amazing Stories
In 1986, Danny DeVito directed and starred in the black comedy "The Wedding Ring", a season 2 episode of Steven Spielberg's anthology series Amazing Stories, where his character acquires an engagement ring for his wife.
October 1987: Birth of Son Jacob Daniel DeVito
In October 1987, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's third child, Jacob Daniel DeVito, was born.
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, in which he starred with Billy Crystal and Anne Ramsey. He also earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance.
1988: Publication of the children's novel Matilda by Roald Dahl
In 1988, Roald Dahl's classic children's novel Matilda was published. In 1996, Danny DeVito directed a film adaptation of this book.
1989: Directing and Starring in The War of the Roses
In 1989, Danny DeVito reunited with Jewel of the Nile co-stars Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner when he directed and starred alongside them in The War of the Roses.
1991: Founding of Jersey Films
In 1991, Danny DeVito founded Jersey Films, a production company.
1994: Purchase of Beverly Hills House
In 1994, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman purchased a 14,579-square-foot house in Beverly Hills, California.
1994: Production of Pulp Fiction by Jersey Films
In 1994, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the critically acclaimed film Pulp Fiction.
1995: Production of Get Shorty by Jersey Films
In 1995, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film Get Shorty.
1996: Directing Matilda
In 1996, Danny DeVito directed Matilda, a film adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1988 classic children's novel of the same name. He also narrated the film and played Harry Wormwood, Matilda's father.
1997: Negotiations Break Down for Mystery Men
In 1997, Danny DeVito was in talks for a $13-million deal to both star in and direct Mystery Men, but negotiations broke down over who would produce the soundtrack, leading him to walk away from the project.
1997: Production of Gattaca by Jersey Films
In 1997, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the science fiction film Gattaca.
1998: Committing to Barthe and The Man Who Came to Dinner Remake
In 1998, Danny DeVito committed to star in and direct both the sci-fi film Barthe for TriStar, about an alien who falls in love, and a remake of The Man Who Came to Dinner for DreamWorks.
1999: Attached to Sugar's Sweet Science of Bruising
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.
2000: Academy Award Nomination for Erin Brockovich
In 2000, Danny DeVito received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for producing Erin Brockovich through Jersey Films.
2002: Release of Death to Smoochy
In 2002, Danny DeVito resurfaced with the release of Death to Smoochy.
2003: Release of Duplex
In 2003, Danny DeVito released the film Duplex, which was made back-to-back with Death to Smoochy.
2004: Production of Garden State by Jersey Films
In 2004, Jersey Films, founded by Danny DeVito, produced the film Garden State.
2005: Directing the Pilot Episode for Queen B
In 2005, Danny DeVito directed the pilot episode for a proposed Imagine TV sitcom Queen B, which was not picked up by the network for series.
2005: Introduction to Mike Patton's work
In 2005, Danny DeVito was introduced to the work of singer Mike Patton through his son, Jacob, and became a big fan of Patton's various musical projects.
2008: Attachment to The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
In 2008, Danny DeVito was attached to direct The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, a film adaptation, with Morgan Freeman, Pierce Brosnan, and Saoirse Ronan set to star.
2009: Plans for Crazy Eddie Biopic and St. Sebastian
In 2009, Danny DeVito planned to direct and produce the biopic Crazy Eddie, based on the life of consumer electronics king Eddie Antar, but the film could not be made due to a life rights deal. He then pivoted to making the apocalyptic horror thriller St. Sebastian.
October 2012: Separation from Rhea Perlman
In October 2012, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separated after 30 years of marriage and over 40 years together.
2012: Post-Production Completion of St. Sebastian
In 2012, post-production was completed for Danny DeVito's apocalyptic horror thriller St. Sebastian, but the film has not been released to this day.
February 2013: DeVito's Continued Involvement in The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
In February 2013, Danny DeVito returned to the subject of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, stating that he was looking for another young actress to star in the title role and was scouting movie locations in Ireland.
March 2013: Reconciliation with Rhea Perlman
In March 2013, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman reconciled after their separation in October 2012.
July 2014: Expected Restart of Production for The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
In July 2014, production for The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, directed by Danny DeVito, was expected to restart, but the release date is still classified as TBD.
April 2015: Sale of Beverly Hills House
In April 2015, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman sold their 14,579-square-foot house in Beverly Hills, California for US$24 million.
2016: Inclusion of Faith No More Music in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In 2016, Danny DeVito included music from Mike Patton's band Faith No More on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
March 2017: Second Separation from Rhea Perlman
In March 2017, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separated for a second time, but remained on amicable terms, and Perlman stated they had no intent of filing for divorce.
2018: Guest role in The Kominsky Method and Voice role in Smallfoot
In 2018, Danny DeVito had a guest starring role in the Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, acting opposite Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. He also voiced Dorgle in the Warner Bros. animated film Smallfoot.
2019: Reunion with Tim Burton in Dumbo and Role in Jumanji: The Next Level
In 2019, Danny DeVito reunited with Tim Burton, playing Max Medici in the live-action Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' Dumbo, a remake of the 1941 animated film. He also played Eddie Gilpin in the action-comedy film Jumanji: The Next Level.
2019: Jersey Films Options Toms River Screen Rights
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.
2019: Closer friendship with Rhea Perlman after separation
In 2019, Rhea Perlman stated in an interview that she and Danny DeVito had become closer friends after their separation than they were in their final years as a couple.
2020: Voice Role in The One and Only Ivan
In 2020, Danny DeVito voiced Bob, a stray dog in The One and Only Ivan.
2021: Role in The Survivor and Writing for Gotham City Villains
In 2021, Danny DeVito played Charlie Goldman in the biographical HBO drama film The Survivor. Additionally, that same year, DeVito wrote a 12-page story centered on the Penguin and Catwoman for the anthology comic Gotham City Villains.
2023: Acting roles in Haunted Mansion, Poolman, Migration and return to Broadway in I Need That
In 2023, Danny DeVito acted in the Disney horror-comedy Haunted Mansion, Chris Pine's directorial debut Poolman, and the Illumination animated film Migration. He also returned to Broadway in the Theresa Rebeck play I Need That in 2023.
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