Danny DeVito - Awards & Nominations

Date of Birth	17-November-1944
Place of Birth	Neptune City (Monmouth County, New Jersey)
Nationality	United States of America
Also know as	Daniel Michael DeVito Jr., Danny De Vito, Daniel Michael DeVito, Jr., Daniel Michaeli, Danny Michael DeVito Jr., Danny, Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, Jr., Danny Devito, Daniel "Danny" Michael DeVito
Profession	Film Director, Film Producer, Television Producer, Television Director, Actor, Businessperson, Screenwriter, Voice Actor, Comedian
Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma on the ABC and NBC television series Taxi, for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He went on to become a major film star, known for his roles in films such as Terms of Endearment, Romancing the Stone, Twins, Batman Returns, Get Shorty, and L.A. Confidential, and for his voiceover work in films such as Space Jam, Hercules, and The Lorax. DeVito co-founded Jersey Films with Michael Shamberg. Soon afterwards, Stacey Sher became an equal partner. The production company is known for films such as Pulp Fiction, Garden State, and Freedom Writers. DeVito also owns Jersey Television, which produced the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. DeVito and wife Rhea Perlman starred together in his 1996 film Matilda, based on Roald Dahl's children's novel. He currently stars as Frank Reynolds on the FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also directs and produces graphic short horror films for his Internet venture The Blood Factory. He has appeared in several of them, as have friends of his and members of his family.

Awards by Danny DeVito

Check all the awards nominated and won by Danny DeVito.

2008

Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Commedy	It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

2007

TV Land The Medallion Award	Honored for : Taxi

2006

Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor	Deck the Halls

2004

TV Land Bossiest Boss Award

Honored for : Taxi

Nominations 2004 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Comedy Series	Friends
TV Land Bossiest Boss Award	Taxi

2001

Nominations 2001 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
BAFTA Award for Best Film	Erin Brockovich
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama	Erin Brockovich

2000

Nominations 2000 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
PGA Producer of the Year Award for Motion Picture Producer of the Year	Erin Brockovich
Academy Award for Best Picture	Erin Brockovich
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy	Man on the Moon

1999

Nominations 1999 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor	Living Out Loud

1998

Nominations 1998 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama	The Rainmaker
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	L.A. Confidential
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Drama	The Rainmaker Role: Deck Shifflet

1997

Nominations 1997 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Comedy or Musical	Matilda

1996

Nominations 1996 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	Get Shorty
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy	Get Shorty

1993

Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
MTV Movie Award for Best Villain	Batman Returns

1992

Nominations 1992 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor	Batman Returns
Razzie Award for Worst Director	Hoffa

1989

Nominations 1989 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actor	Twins

1988

Nominations 1988 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy	Throw Momma from the Train

1987

Nominations 1987 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy	Ruthless People

1983

Nominations 1983 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series	Taxi

1982

Nominations 1982 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television	Taxi
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series	Taxi

1981

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series

Honored for : Taxi

Nominations 1981 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor	Going Ape!
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television	Taxi
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series	Taxi

1980

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Honored for : Taxi, Alice

Nominations 1980 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television	Taxi

1979

Nominations 1979 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television	Taxi
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series	Taxi

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