Danny DeVito's Life

Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito was born on November 17, 1944 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. His father, Danny DeVito Sr, was a small business owner whose ventures included a dry cleaning shop, a dairy outlet, a diner, and a pool hall. His mother, Julia, was a homemaker. When Danny was growing up in Asbury Park, Danny Sr. and Julia sent him to private schools. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel grammar school and Oratory Prep School. Following DeVito's graduation in 1962, he took an occupation as a cosmetician at his sister's beauty salon. One year later, he enrolled in New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts so he could learn more about cosmetology. While at the academy, he fell in love with acting and decided to further pursue an acting. During his time, he met another aspiring actor, Moichael Douglas, at the National Playwrights Conference in Waterford, CT. The two actors later went on to collaborate on numerous projects. Soon after, he met Rhea Perlman. They then married on January 28, 1982 and have two children. DeVito acted in Romancing the Stone (1984), Ruthless People (1986),  Throw Momma from the Train (1987), and much more. In 1996, DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman starred together in Matilda as Matilda's parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood. Mara Wilson from Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) starred as Matilda. The rest of the stars were Embeth Davidtz, Pamela "Pam" Ferris, and Brian Levinson. DeVito and Perlman are still married and are still living.