Little Known Facts About TAXI Actor Danny DeVito

By Kassidy Emmerson, published Sep 07, 2007
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I'm not writing about Danny DeVito because he's married to Rhea Perlman, the last actress I wrote about. I don't believe in giving equal time strictly based on marital ties. I chose to write about him, because, I find his story interesting. Like several other actors and actresses, DeVito didn't intend to become an actor originally. It's hard enough to break into the business if you hold the dream from the time you were able to talk. Unless you're born into a show biz family, like Drew Barrymore, that is. With that being said, read this article and learn some little known facts about TAXI actor Danny DeVito you may find interesting as well!

Early Days
Daniel Michael DeVito Junior was born on November 17, 1944 in Neptune, New Jersey to parents Daniel Senior and mother Julia. The elder DeVito supported his family - wife, son and daughter Angela- by owning a number of small businesses. These included a dry cleaners, a restaurant and a pool hall.

His Education
Danny DeVito started his education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grammar School. From there he was enrolled at the Oratory Prep School in New Jersey. He graduated from the boarding school in 1961. A little known fact about TAXI actor Danny DeVito is that he attended the Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture. He then worked as a licensed hair stylist at Angela's shop.

Career Change
Only DeVito knows why he did it. But, after about five years of working as a stylist, the young man decided to give acting a try. After he studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, DeVito hit the stage in the off-Broadway play, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". In 1971, he played a bit part in the movie.

TAXI
Other roles followed, but DeVito's career really took off when he got the role of "Louie De Palma" in ABC's award-winning comedy, TAXI. The series lasted from 1979 to 1983. It earned the actor an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for "Best Supporting Actor".

Little Known Facts About TAXI Actor Danny DeVito

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Posted on 09/18/2007 at 4:09:00 AM

 
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Posted on 09/18/2007 at 4:09:00 AM

 
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Posted on 09/18/2007 at 4:09:00 AM

 
Great article! I loved him in the movie Matilda and the movie Deck the Halls!

Posted on 09/10/2007 at 7:09:00 PM

 
He can be so funny or so irritating, depending on how far he takes it. But there is something about him that makes you root for him.

Posted on 09/10/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
Fun facts!

Posted on 09/09/2007 at 9:09:00 AM

 
I noticed how you wrote about him after Rhea. Then I read your first paragraph. Lol. He does have an interesting story.

Posted on 09/08/2007 at 10:09:00 PM

 
I used to love watching Danny DeVito in "Romancing the Stone" and "Jewel of the Nile" best out of all his other performances. Sophie

Posted on 09/08/2007 at 12:09:00 PM

 
Great info on a great actor!

Posted on 09/08/2007 at 9:09:00 AM

 
I just saw him on The View the other day talking about his brand of limoncello! He's great in everything he does. Great article Kassidy!

Posted on 09/07/2007 at 6:09:00 PM

 
He is a fabulous actor. Great article. :-)

Posted on 09/07/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

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