9. Danny DeVito
DeVito first gained recognition in the late '70s for his role as Louie De Palma on the hit TV show
Taxi.
And while he’s an accomplished actor, known for roles in films such as
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and his portrayal of the Penguin in Tim Burton’s
Batman Returns, he’s also enjoyed some degree of success as a director. DeVito received praise for directing
The War of the Roses and
Throw Mama From the Train, which he also starred in alongside Billy Crystal.
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