Born Name:  Daniel Michael DeVito Jr.

Born Date:  November 17, 1944

Born Place:  Neptune, New Jersey

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, filmmaker

Brief Biography:  Danny DeVito known for his 4'10" stature and versatile comedic roles. Rising to fame as Louie De Palma on Taxi (1978–1983), he established a prolific career in film, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Batman Returns, and Matilda, while producing hits like Pulp Fiction.

Early Life and Career:
Education: Attended Oratory Preparatory School and trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, initially studying to be a makeup artist.
Breakthrough: His film career began with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), reprising his stage role, but national fame came from the television series Taxi.

Film and Television Highlights:
Television: Starred as dispatcher Louie De Palma in Taxi (winning an Emmy and Golden Globe) and currently as Frank Reynolds on FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Film Roles: Notable for Twins (1988), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Batman Returns (1992) as the Penguin, Get Shorty (1995), and Matilda (1996), which he also directed.
Voice Acting: Voiced the title character in The Lorax (2012) and Phil in Hercules (1997).

Production and Direction:
Jersey Films: Founded his production company, which produced cult classics and hits such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Get Shorty (1995), and Erin Brockovich (2000), the latter of which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Directing: Directed films including The War of the Roses (1989), Hoffa (1992), and Matilda (1996).