Danny Devito's Best Roles on the Big and Small Screens

DeVito's big break on the big screen when teamed with Arnold Schwarzenegger for 1988 blockbuster 'Twins.'Universal

Regardless of your opinions on 'Gotham,' DeVito's Penguin from 'Batman Returns' (1992) remains the most iconic version of the role.Warner Bros.

DeVito re-teamed with Schwarzenegger in 'Junior' (1994), which brought in over $100 million at the worldwide box office.Universal

DeVito starred alongside John Travolta, Gene Hackman and Rene Russo in 'Get Shorty' (1995).MGM

DeVito did double-duty on Matilda (1996), both playing the father of the titular character and handling directing duties.TriStar Pictures

Thought he didn't have much screen time, DeVito played an instrumental role in establishing the mid-century Hollywood gossip scene in 'L.A. Confidential' (1997).Warner Bros.

You might not think "Hercules" when you hear DeVito's name, but he was an ideal fit for the movie's representation of Philoctetes.Disney

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DeVito's top-grossing film? The Lorax (2012), which grossed nearly $350 at the global box office.Universal

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA -- Pictured: (L-R) Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds, Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly -- CR: Frank Ockenfels/FX

These days, DeVito is best known for his role as the impossibly depraved Frank on FXX's 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'Frank Ockenfels—FX

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