Danny DeVito Turns 70: See His Most Memorable Roles

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