Awards
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In Competition
(1990) -
The War of the Roses
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
(1986) -
Ruthless People
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Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
(1981) -
Taxi [TV Series]
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Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
(1980) -
Taxi [TV Series]
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Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
(1979) -
Taxi [TV Series]
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Perhaps no Hollywood actor continually stirs up more of a gleeful admixture of feelings in his viewers than Danny DeVito. Singlehandedly portraying characters with mile-long, obnoxious jerk streaks that are nonetheless somehow loveable, DeVito -- with his diminutive stature, balding head, and broad Jersey accent -- made an art form out of playing endearingly loathsome little men.
Born November 17, 1944, in Neptune, NJ, Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. survived a Catholic school upbringing and started his career from the ground up, laboring as a cosmetician in his sister's beauty parlor. Working under the name "Mr. Danny," DeVito decided to enter New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts for the purpose of acquiring additional makeup expertise. However, he soon discovered his true theatrical calling and made his screen debut with a small part in the 1968 drama Dreams of Glass. After a few discouraging experiences within the film industry, DeVito decided to concentrate on stage work. During this time, he met actress Rhea Perlman, whom he later married in 1982.
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