Danny DeVito

Daniel Michael DeVito Jr., born on November 17, 1944, is an American actor and filmmaker known for his short stature, raspy voice, and distinct accent. He became famous for his role as the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi from 1978 to 1983, winning both a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his performance.

Since 2006, DeVito has been widely recognized for playing Frank Reynolds in the FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He has appeared in many popular films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Terms of Endearment, Romancing the Stone, Batman Returns, Twins, and Matilda. DeVito has also lent his voice to animated films like Hercules, The Lorax, and Smallfoot.

DeVito co-founded Jersey Films with Michael Shamberg, and later Stacey Sher joined as an equal partner. The company produced notable films such as Pulp Fiction and Freedom Writers. DeVito was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for the film Erin Brockovich in 2000. In addition to his film work, DeVito has performed on stage, including roles in The Sunshine Boys in the West End and The Price on Broadway.

Early life and education

Danny DeVito was born at Raleigh Fitkin-Paul Morgan Memorial Hospital in Neptune Township, New Jersey. He grew up in a family of five, with his parents and two older sisters. His family is originally from San Fele in Calabria. He was raised in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

When he was 14, he went to boarding school and later graduated from Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey in 1962. He studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated in 1966. In his early theater days, he performed with the Colonnades Theater Lab at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut. He also appeared in plays with his future wife Rhea Perlman.

Career

Danny DeVito started his career in acting after working at his sister's hair salon. He began performing in plays and later appeared in movies. One of his early roles was in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

DeVito became famous for playing Louie De Palma in the TV show Taxi. For this role, he won awards. After Taxi, he appeared in many movies such as Terms of Endearment, Romancing the Stone, and Twins. He has also done voice acting in animated films and TV shows like The Simpsons and Batman Returns.

DeVito has directed movies too, including Matilda, which is based on a popular children’s book. He has worked on many projects over the years, appearing in comedies, dramas, and even some horror films.

Personal life

Danny DeVito is not very tall. He is 5 feet and 0 inches, or 1.52 meters, because of a rare condition called multiple epiphyseal dysplasia.

DeVito met his wife, Rhea Perlman, in 1971 when she saw a play he was in. They got married in 1982 and have three children. They have worked together in shows like Taxi and the movie Matilda. Although they separated twice, they remained good friends.

DeVito and Perlman owned a large home in Beverly Hills, California and still have homes in Malibu and Interlaken, New Jersey. DeVito enjoys music and has worked with singer Mike Patton.

Acting credits and accolades

Danny DeVito has been acting in movies and TV shows since the early 1970s. He is well-known for many popular films and series, including One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Taxi, Terms of Endearment, Romancing the Stone, Batman Returns, Space Jam, Matilda, L.A. Confidential, Hercules, Big Fish, The Lorax, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He has received many awards for his work, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his role in Taxi.