1944-11-17 Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He first gained prominence as the irascible dispatcher Louie De Palma on Taxi, for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He plays Frank Reynolds on the long-running sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006 - present). In film, DeVito is known for his roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), Head Office (1985), Ruthless People (1986), Twins (1988), Batman Returns (1992), Jack the Bear (1993), Junior (1994), L.A. Confidential (1997), The Big Kahuna (1999), Big Fish (2003), Deck the Halls (2006), When in Rome (2010), Wiener-Dog (2016) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). DeVito has voiced characters in numerous animated films including Space Jam (1996), Hercules (1997), The Lorax (2012), Smallfoot (2018), and Migration (2023). He both directed and starred in several films such as Throw Momma from the Train (1987), The War of the Roses (1989), Matilda (1996), and Death to Smoochy (2002). He has served as a producer on notable films such as Reality Bites (1994), Pulp Fiction (1994), Gattaca (1997), Erin Brockovich (2000), and Garden State (2004). DeVito married actress Rhea Perlman in 1982; they have three children. The couple separated in 2012.
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Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert | Self - Presenter | 2025-04-06 |
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Thank You Very Much | Self | 2025-03-28 |
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Janitor | 2024-09-04 |
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A Sudden Case of Christmas | Lawrence Armanetti | 2024-11-08 |
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Poolman | Jack Denisoff | 2024-05-09 |
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Migration | Uncle Dan (voice) | 2023-12-06 |
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Haunted Mansion | Bruce Davis | 2023-07-26 |
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Minions & More Volume 2 | The Lorax (voice) | 2022-11-08 |
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The Survivor | Charley Goldman | 2022-04-07 |
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Minions & More Volume 1 | The Lorax (voice) | 2022-09-27 |
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Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend | Self (archive footage) | 2021-01-02 |
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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale | Self | 2021-05-05 |
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The One and Only Ivan | Bob (voice) | 2020-08-21 |
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Jumanji: The Next Level | Eddie | 2019-12-04 |
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Dumbo | Maximilian "Max" Medici | 2019-03-27 |
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The Flying Carsons: Part 1 - Hunter | Uncle Jack (voice) | 2018-02-27 |
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Smallfoot | Dorgle (voice) | 2018-09-20 |
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Animal Crackers | Chesterfield (voice) | 2017-06-23 |
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Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story | Self | 2017-02-01 |
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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond | Self | 2017-09-05 |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self | 2016-02-21 |
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Wiener-Dog | Dave Schmerz | 2016-06-24 |
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Curmudgeons | Jackie | 2016-04-15 |
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The Comedian | Jimmy Berkowitz | 2016-12-09 |
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Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection | The Lorax | 2014-04-01 |
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All the Wilderness | Walter Pembry | 2014-03-09 |
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Today's the Day | Mr. Bees | 2014-10-27 |
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Hotel Noir | Eugene Portland | 2012-10-09 |
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Forces of Nature | The Lorax (voice) | 2012-08-07 |
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The Lorax | The Lorax (voice) | 2012-03-01 |
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Girl Walks Into a Bar | Aldo | 2011-03-07 |
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Revenge of the Electric Car | Self (EV1 Driver) | 2011-10-21 |
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When in Rome | Al Russo | 2010-01-29 |
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Inside the Actor's Workshop | Actor | 2010-09-15 |
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I'm Still Here | Danny DeVito | 2010-09-10 |
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Solitary Man | Jimmy Marino | 2009-09-07 |
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Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Self | 2009-02-16 |
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The Nightman Cometh: Live | Frank Reynolds | 2009-09-15 |
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A Very Sunny Christmas | Frank Reynolds | 2009-11-17 |
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House Broken | Cathkart | 2009-12-12 |
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Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' | Self | 2008-09-23 |
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Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight | Self | 2008-10-18 |
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Little Spirit: Christmas in New York | Cab Driver / Narrator (voice) | 2008-12-10 |
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Just Add Water | Merl | 2008-03-18 |
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Nobel Son | Gastner | 2007-04-28 |
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Reno 911!: Miami | District Attorney | 2007-02-23 |
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The Good Night | Mel | 2007-01-25 |
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Even Money | Walter | 2007-03-13 |
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10 Items or Less | Big D | 2006-09-11 |
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My Girlfriend's Abroad | Uncle Rick (uncredited) | 2006-04-01 |
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Relative Strangers | Frank Menure | 2006-05-01 |
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Deck the Halls | Buddy Hall | 2006-11-22 |
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Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters | Self | 2006-06-13 |
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The Oh in Ohio | Wayne the Pool Guy | 2006-03-30 |
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Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Booth | 2006-01-12 |
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My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson | Self | 2005-06-07 |
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The Divine Bette Midler | Self | 2005-01-01 |
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Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' | Himself | 2005-06-07 |
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Be Cool, Very Cool | Self | 2005-06-07 |
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Be Cool | Martin Weir | 2005-03-04 |
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Catching Kringle | General Needham | 2004-11-13 |
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Christmas in Love | Brad La Guardia | 2004-12-17 |
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The Misbehavers | Self | 2004-12-04 |
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild | Self(archive footage) (uncredited) | 2004-08-29 |
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Duplex | Narrator (voice, uncredited) | 2003-09-26 |
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Anything Else | Harvey Wexler | 2003-08-27 |
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Big Fish | Amos Calloway | 2003-12-25 |
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Death to Smoochy | Burke Bennett | 2002-03-29 |
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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute | Self | 2002-12-22 |
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Austin Powers in Goldmember | Danny DeVito / Famous Mini Me ('Austinpussy') | 2002-07-26 |
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Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes | Self | 2002-09-17 |
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Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary | Self | 2002-09-17 |
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Heist | Mickey Bergman | 2001-11-09 |
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What's the Worst That Could Happen? | Max Fairbanks | 2001-05-31 |
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De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros | The Penguin (archive footage) | 2001-12-23 |
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America | A Tribute to Heroes | Self | 2001-09-21 |
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Drowning Mona | Chief Wyatt Rash | 2000-03-03 |
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Screwed | Grover Cleaver | 2000-05-12 |
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The Virgin Suicides | Dr. Horniker | 2000-04-21 |
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The Big Kahuna | Phil Cooper | 1999-11-17 |
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Man on the Moon | George Shapiro | 1999-12-22 |
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman | Al Goldstein | 1998-01-01 |
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Living Out Loud | Pat Francato | 1998-10-30 |
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Hercules | Philoctetes (voice) | 1997-06-13 |
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Men in Black | Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited) | 1997-07-02 |
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L.A. Confidential | Sid Hudgens | 1997-09-19 |
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Completely Cuckoo | Self | 1997-12-16 |
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The Rainmaker | Deck Shifflet | 1997-11-18 |
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Mars Attacks! | Rude Gambler | 1996-12-13 |
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Matilda | Harry Wormwood / Narrator (voice) | 1996-08-02 |
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Space Jam | Swackhammer (voice) | 1996-11-15 |
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Get Shorty | Martin Weir | 1995-10-20 |
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Little Red Riding Hood | Wolfie (voice) | 1995-12-25 |
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The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | 1994-11-23 |
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Renaissance Man | Bill Rago | 1994-06-03 |
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Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Worm TV Host | 1994-05-18 |
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Felony | Featured Extra | 1994-10-19 |
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Junior | Dr. Larry Arbogast | 1994-11-22 |
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Look Who's Talking Now! | Rocks (voice) | 1993-11-05 |
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Last Action Hero | Whiskers (voice) (uncredited) | 1993-06-18 |
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Jack the Bear | John Leary | 1993-04-02 |
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Batman Returns | Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin | 1992-06-19 |
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Hoffa | Bobby Ciaro | 1992-12-25 |
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The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin | Self | 1992-06-17 |
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Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide | 1991-11-15 | |
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Other People's Money | Lawrence Garfield | 1991-10-18 |
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Branford Marsalis: Steep | Self | 1991-01-04 |
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The Earth Day Special | Vic | 1990-04-22 |
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Amazing Stories: The Movie II | Herbert (archive footage) | 1990-11-25 |
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! | Self | 1990-04-30 |
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The War of the Roses | Gavin D'Amato | 1989-12-08 |
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Two Daddies? | George Johnson (voice) | 1989-05-06 |
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Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie | Self | 1988-10-05 |
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Twins | Vincent Benedict | 1988-12-09 |
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Tin Men | Ernest Tilley | 1987-03-06 |
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Throw Momma from the Train | Owen Lift | 1987-12-11 |
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Wise Guys | Harry Valentini | 1986-04-17 |
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Ruthless People | Sam Stone | 1986-06-26 |
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My Little Pony: The Movie | Grundle King (voice) | 1986-06-06 |
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The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special | Self | 1986-07-04 |
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Happily Ever After | George Johnson (voice) | 1985-10-20 |
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The Jewel of the Nile | Ralph | 1985-08-01 |
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Head Office | Frank Stedman | 1985-06-06 |
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All The Kids Do It | Ackroyd | 1984-04-24 |
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The Ratings Game | Vic De Salvo | 1984-12-15 |
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Romancing the Stone | Ralph | 1984-03-30 |
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Johnny Dangerously | Burr | 1984-12-21 |
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Likely Stories Vol. 2 | 1983-01-01 | |
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Terms of Endearment | Vernon Dahlart | 1983-11-20 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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Going Ape! | Lazlo | 1981-04-10 |
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The Gong Show Movie | Performer | 1980-05-23 |
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Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls | Himself | 1980-05-03 |
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Swap Meet | Max | 1979-09-21 |
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Valentine | Dewey | 1979-12-07 |
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Goin' South | Hog | 1978-10-06 |
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The World's Greatest Lover | Assistant Director | 1977-12-18 |
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The Van | Andy | 1977-04-06 |
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The Money | Bartender | 1976-05-31 |
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The Selling of Vince D'Angelo | Vince D'Angelo | 1976-09-15 |
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Minestrone | Lodovico | 1975-01-01 |
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Deadly Hero | Harry | 1975-12-14 |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Martini | 1975-11-19 |
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Scalawag | Fly Speck | 1973-04-22 |
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Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30 | Petey | 1973-11-14 |
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Hot Dogs for Gauguin | Adrian | 1972-06-12 |
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La mortadella | Fred Mancuso | 1971-12-22 |
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Dreams of Glass | Thug | 1970-08-15 |
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Mary Woronov: Cult Queen | ||
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Sniff | William Keys | |
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Coal Miner's Adventure | Jeremy |
