Biography:DeVito first came to fame as part of the television series 'Taxi' (1978-1983), in which he played dispatcher Louie De Palma; and for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy.
Since then, DeVito has been a mainstay in countless popular films: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), 'Batman Returns' (1992), 'Matilda' (1996), and many more.
Since 2006, he has returned to television, starring as Frank Reynolds in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'
1982-01-28 Actor Danny Devito (37) weds actress Rhea Perlman (33)
Historical Events
1978-09-12 Situation comedy "Taxi" premieres on ABC television starring Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny Devito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, and Andy Kaufman
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