Fans of beloved actor Danny DeVito have been left utterly astounded after discovering the Hollywood veteran's real age, with many confessing they believed he was a full two decades younger.
A Storied Career Begins
Before becoming a household name, Danny DeVito worked in a rather unconventional field as a cosmetologist in a morgue. His big break into acting came with off-Broadway shows in 1969. His first major film role arrived in 1975 with the acclaimed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a part he had previously played in the off-Broadway production four years earlier.
It was his role as the scheming dispatcher Louie De Palma on the hit TV series Taxi in 1978 that catapulted him to fame. This iconic performance earned him both an Emmy and a Golden Globe, setting the stage for a prolific film career.
Fans React with Shock and Admiration
The wave of surprise swept across social media after a Reddit post in a forum dedicated to the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia shared a photo of the actor, revealing he was in his eighties. The post, titled "Danny DeVito at age of 80s," featured a black and white portrait of DeVito looking up.
The comment section quickly filled with fans expressing their disbelief. "I thought he was 60! Damn he’s doing good," one user wrote. Another echoed the sentiment, stating, "He looks 65 at 80. Yes he has aged well." Others simply posted exclamations of shock, such as "Omg can’t believe that," highlighting the collective surprise at the actor's true age.
No Retirement in Sight for the Hollywood Legend
Despite the astonishment over his age, Danny DeVito shows no signs of slowing down. In 2025, he celebrates his 81st birthday but remains a core cast member on the long-running series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, where he plays the unforgettable Frank Reynolds.
His recent work proves his enduring presence in the industry, with a role in the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and guest appearances on popular shows like Rick and Morty and Abbott Elementary. For those concerned about his retirement, DeVito himself has put those worries to rest. In a 2018 interview with Press Association, when asked about retiring, he responded, "I am not going to retire. Actors don't... do actors retire? Maybe they do. I have never heard of an actor retiring."
