Danny DeVito is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker best known for his comedic roles. He achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Louie De Palma in the television series "Taxi", a role that earned him both a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. DeVito continues to enjoy success in television with his long-running role as Frank Reynolds in the sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Danny DeVito was born on November 17, 1944, in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
Danny DeVito graduated from Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey, in 1962.
Danny DeVito graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1966.
Danny DeVito began his acting career off-Broadway in the plays "Shoot Anything With Hair That Moves" and "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth" in 1969.
Danny DeVito made his feature film debut in the drama "Dreams of Glass" in 1970.
On January 17, 1971, Danny DeVito met Rhea Perlman during a performance of the play The Shrinking Bride. This meeting would lead to a long-lasting relationship and eventual marriage.
In 1971, Danny DeVito reprised his role as Martini in the film adaptation of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" from the 1971 off-Broadway play.
Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30" in 1973.
In 1975, Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Deadly Hero".
In 1975, Danny DeVito appeared in the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
In 1977, Danny DeVito played the role of John "John John the Apple" DeAppoliso in the "Starsky & Hutch" episode "The Collector".
In 1978, Danny DeVito rose to prominence for his portrayal of Louie De Palma in the television series "Taxi".
Danny DeVito married Rhea Perlman on January 28, 1982. This marked the beginning of their marital journey.
On March 11, 1983, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman welcomed their first child, Lucy Chet DeVito, into the world.
Danny DeVito played a supporting role as Vernon Dalhart in the James L. Brooks-directed comedy-drama "Terms of Endearment" in 1983.
In 1983, Danny DeVito won awards for his role in "Taxi" and also appeared in the critically acclaimed film "Terms of Endearment".
In 1984, Danny DeVito appeared in the films "Romancing the Stone" and "Johnny Dangerously".
In 1984, Danny DeVito made his directorial debut with the film "The Ratings Game".
In March 1985, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman had their second child, Grace Fan DeVito.
Danny DeVito starred in the adventure-comedy film "The Jewel of the Nile" in 1985.
In 1985, Danny DeVito starred in the films "Head Office" and "The Jewel of the Nile".
In 1986, Danny DeVito directed and starred in "The Wedding Ring", a season 2 episode of Steven Spielberg's anthology series "Amazing Stories".
Danny DeVito starred in the film "Ruthless People" in 1986.
Danny DeVito starred in the black comedy film "Ruthless People" in 1986.
In October 1987, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman had their third child, Jacob Daniel DeVito.
Danny DeVito made his feature-film directorial debut with the dark comedy "Throw Momma from the Train" in 1987, in which he also starred.
In 1987, Danny DeVito starred in "Throw Momma from the Train" and "Tin Men".
In 1988, Danny DeVito starred in the comedy film "Twins" alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1989, Danny DeVito directed and starred in the black comedy film "The War of the Roses".
In 1989, Danny DeVito starred in and directed the film "The War of the Roses".
In 1990, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman appeared as a couple in "The Earth Day Special".
Danny DeVito founded Jersey Films in 1991.
In 1991, Danny DeVito voiced Herb Powell in "The Simpsons" episodes "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?" and "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" He also starred in the film "Other People's Money".
In 1992, Danny DeVito portrayed the villain Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin in the film "Batman Returns".
In 1992, Danny DeVito played the Penguin in "Batman Returns" and starred in and directed "Hoffa".
Danny DeVito starred in the film "Jack the Bear" in 1993.
In 1994, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman purchased a 14,579-square-foot house in Beverly Hills, California.
In 1994, Danny DeVito starred in the comedy film "Junior" alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1994, Danny DeVito's production company, Jersey Films, produced the acclaimed film "Pulp Fiction".
In 1995, Danny DeVito appeared in the gangster comedy "Get Shorty".
Danny DeVito starred in and directed the film "Matilda" in 1996.
In 1996, Danny DeVito directed and starred in the film "Matilda", based on Roald Dahl's children's novel, alongside his wife Rhea Perlman.
In 1996, Danny DeVito directed and starred in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's novel "Matilda". He played the villainous used-car dealer Harry Wormwood opposite his wife Rhea Perlman. He also served as the film's narrator.
In 1997, Danny DeVito appeared in the film "L.A. Confidential" and provided a voice role in "Hercules".
In 1997, Danny DeVito appeared in the legal thriller "The Rainmaker" and the neo-noir thriller "L.A. Confidential". He also voiced Phil in the Walt Disney animated film "Hercules".
Danny DeVito starred in the film "The Big Kahuna" in 1999.
In 1999, Danny DeVito produced and co-starred in the biographical drama film "Man on the Moon", about the life of his former "Taxi" co-star Andy Kaufman. He also appeared in "The Virgin Suicides", directed by Sofia Coppola.
Danny DeVito continued to take on comedic roles in the year 2000, appearing in films like "Drowning Mona" and "Screwed".
Danny DeVito was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for producing "Erin Brockovich" in 2000.
In 2001, Danny DeVito starred in the films "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" and "Heist".
In 2002, Danny DeVito appeared in the films "Death to Smoochy" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember".
Danny DeVito acted in "Anything Else" and narrated and directed "Duplex" in 2003.
Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Big Fish" in 2003.
In 2004, Danny DeVito was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as a stripper in the NBC sitcom "Friends".
In 2004, Danny DeVito appeared in the drama film "Big Fish".
Danny DeVito's production company, Jersey Films, produced the film "Garden State" in 2004.
Danny DeVito directed the movie "Queen B" in 2005.
Danny DeVito joined the cast of the FXX sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in 2005.
In 2005, Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Be Cool".
Danny DeVito starred in the film "Deck the Halls" in 2006.
In 2006, Danny DeVito began a partnership with Morgan Freeman's company ClickStar to host the documentary channel Jersey Docs.
In 2006, Danny DeVito joined the cast of the FX/FXX sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" as Frank Reynolds. He stars alongside Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Charlie Day. The character of Frank Reynolds was introduced at the beginning of Season 2.
Danny DeVito's production company, Jersey Films, produced the film "Freedom Writers" in 2007.
Danny DeVito appeared in the film "When in Rome" in 2010.
Danny DeVito received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in television in 2011.
Danny DeVito made his West End acting debut in April 2012, in a revival of the Neil Simon play "The Sunshine Boys" as Willie Clark, alongside Richard Griffiths.
The revival of "The Sunshine Boys", starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, previewed at the Savoy Theatre in London on April 27, 2012, before opening on May 17, 2012, for a 12-week run.
In October 2012, after 30 years of marriage, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separated. They had been together for over 40 years.
Danny DeVito voiced the title character in the animated film version of Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" in 2012.
Danny DeVito provided a voice role in the film "The Lorax" in 2012.
From 2012 to 2013, Danny DeVito played Willie Clark in the West End revival of Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys".
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman reconciled in March 2013 after their initial separation, demonstrating their enduring bond.
In 2013, Danny DeVito concluded his run as Willie Clark in the West End revival of "The Sunshine Boys".
In 2013, Danny DeVito voiced the character of Herb for the third time in the "Futurama" episode "The Changing of the Guardian".
Danny DeVito appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the music video for One Direction's song "Steal My Girl" in 2014.
In April 2015, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman sold their 14,579-square-foot house in Beverly Hills for $24 million.
In September 2015, Danny DeVito appeared in the "Angry Birds Friends" "Champions for Earth" tournament advertisement.
Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Wiener-Dog" in 2016.
Danny DeVito made his Broadway debut in a Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the Arthur Miller play "The Price" on February 16, 2017, as Gregory Solomon, acting opposite Mark Ruffalo and Tony Shaloub.
In March 2017, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separated for a second time but decided to remain on amicable terms without filing for divorce.
In 2017, Danny DeVito made his Broadway debut as Gregory Solomon in the revival of Arthur Miller's "The Price", earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance.
Danny DeVito provided a voice role in the film "Smallfoot" in 2018.
In 2018, Danny DeVito had a guest-starring role in the Netflix comedy series "The Kominsky Method" and voiced Dorgle in the Warner Bros. animated film "Smallfoot".
Danny DeVito appeared in the film "Jumanji: The Next Level" in 2019.
In 2019, Danny DeVito reunited with Tim Burton in the live-action Disney film "Dumbo" and appeared in the action comedy "Jumanji: The Next Level".
In 2019, Rhea Perlman revealed that she and Danny DeVito had become closer friends after their separation than during their later years as a couple.
Danny DeVito voiced Bob, a stray dog, in "The One and Only Ivan" in 2020.
Danny DeVito appeared in the biographical HBO drama film "The Survivor" in 2021. That same year, he wrote a 12-page story centered on the Penguin and Catwoman for the anthology comic "Gotham City Villains".
In September 2022, Danny DeVito became the first celebrity spokesman for Jersey Mike's sub shop.
Danny DeVito returned to Broadway in the Theresa Rebeck play "I Need That" in 2023.
In 2023, Danny DeVito acted in the Disney horror comedy "Haunted Mansion", Chris Pine's directorial film debut "Poolman", and the Illumination animated film "Migration". He also returned to Broadway in the Theresa Rebeck play "I Need That".