Daniel Michael ‘Danny’ DeVito, Jr., popularly known as Danny DeVito, is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. Bullied for his small stature at school and by neighboring kids, DeVito took a lot of lumps while growing up, but proved his mettle with his talent and passion for acting. He started out by doing off-Broadway musicals and later earned his first major role in the NBC series, ‘Taxi.’ The portrayal of a tyrannical yet endearing taxi dispatcher for the fictional ‘Sunshine Cab Company’ made him a popular figure on American television and landed him roles in Hollywood movies. He has always been admired for his comic timing and charming humor. However, he did not restrict himself to only humor and experimented with other roles as well. DeVito not only graced Hollywood with his acting and comedy but also directed movies starring major actors like Michael Douglas, Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, etc. The genre close to his heart is black comedy and almost all of his directorial ventures belong to this genre. DeVito is also a producer and has produced famous projects like ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Erin Brockovich,’ ‘Reno 911!’ etc.