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{{short description|American actress}}
{{short description|American actress (born 1983)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Lucy DeVito
| name = Lucy DeVito
| image =
| image = File:Lucy DeVito.png
| caption = DeVito as La Piccola in ''The Miracle'', 2009
| caption = DeVito in 2023
| birth_name = Lucy Chet DeVito
| birth_name = Lucy Chet DeVito
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|03|11}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|03|11}}
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S. <!--DO NOT REMOVE COMMAS-->
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S. <!--DO NOT REMOVE COMMAS-->
| years active = 2013–present
| years active = 2005–present
| occupation = Actress
| occupation = Actress
| father = [[Danny DeVito]]
| father = [[Danny DeVito]]
| relatives = [[Philip Perlman (actor)|Philip Perlman]] (grandfather)<br/> [[Heide Perlman]] (aunt)
| relatives = [[Philip Perlman (actor)|Philip Perlman]] (grandfather; deceased)<br/> [[Heide Perlman]] (aunt)
| mother = [[Rhea Perlman]]
| mother = [[Rhea Perlman]]
| alma_mater = [[Brown University]]
| alma_mater = [[Brown University]]
| children = 1
}}
}}


'''Lucy Chet DeVito''' (born March 11, 1983) is an American actress. She was a recurring character on [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]]'s ''[[Melissa & Joey]]'' (2010–2012), starred in the [[Hulu]] sitcom [[Deadbeat (TV series)|''Deadbeat'']] (2014–2015), and was a main voice actor and executive producer of the [[FXX]] animated comedy [[Little Demon (TV series)|''Little Demon'']] (2022). DeVito has appeared in a number of theater productions, including her Broadway debut ''[[I Need That]]'' (2023). Since 2007, she has been a member of the New York developmental [[theater company]] [[Ensemble Studio Theatre|Ensemble Studio Theater]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member Artists |url=https://www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org/ensemble-artists |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Ensemble Studio Theatre |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Lucy Chet DeVito''' (born March 11, 1983) is an American actress. She is the daughter of actors Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman.

She is the daughter of actor [[Danny DeVito]] and actress [[Rhea Perlman]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Lucy DeVito was born on March 11, 1983, in [[Los Angeles]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Barbara |date=11 November 2017 |title=Lucy DeVito's favorite spot to grab Negroni with her dad |url=https://nypost.com/2017/11/10/lucy-devitos-favorite-spot-to-grab-negroni-with-her-dad/ |access-date=20 September 2019 |website=New York Post |language=en}}</ref> the daughter of actors [[Danny DeVito]] and [[Rhea Perlman]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=17 September 2010 |title=Lucy DeVito Is Danny DeVito's Daughter |url=http://movies.rightcelebrity.com/lucy-devito-is-danny-devitos-daughter/2149 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705150945/http://movies.rightcelebrity.com/lucy-devito-is-danny-devitos-daughter/2149 |archive-date=5 July 2014 |access-date=20 September 2019 |website=Right Cinema}}</ref> She also has two younger siblings, a sister, Grace Fan DeVito, and a brother Jacob Daniel DeVito. Her father is [[Catholic]] and her mother is [[Jewish]].
DeVito was born on March 11, 1983, in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Barbara |date=November 11, 2017 |title=Lucy DeVito's favorite spot to grab Negroni with her dad |url=https://nypost.com/2017/11/10/lucy-devitos-favorite-spot-to-grab-negroni-with-her-dad/ |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=New York Post |language=en}}</ref> the daughter of actors [[Danny DeVito]] and [[Rhea Perlman]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2010 |title=Lucy DeVito Is Danny DeVito's Daughter |url=http://movies.rightcelebrity.com/lucy-devito-is-danny-devitos-daughter/2149 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705150945/http://movies.rightcelebrity.com/lucy-devito-is-danny-devitos-daughter/2149 |archive-date=July 5, 2014 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Right Cinema}}</ref> She also has two younger siblings, a sister, Grace Fan DeVito, and a brother Jacob Daniel DeVito. Her father is [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] and her mother is [[Jews|Jewish]].


She graduated from [[Brown University]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Misha |first=Berson |date=25 March 2008 |title=Lucy DeVito portrays Anne Frank |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/lucy-devito-portrays-anne-frank/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064252/http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/lucy-devito-portrays-anne-frank/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=20 September 2019 |website=Seattle Times}}</ref> in 2007 with a degree in theater.
She graduated from [[Brown University]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Misha |first=Berson |date=March 25, 2008 |title=Lucy DeVito portrays Anne Frank |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/lucy-devito-portrays-anne-frank/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064252/http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/lucy-devito-portrays-anne-frank/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Seattle Times}}</ref> in 2007 with a degree in theater.


==Career==
==Career==
In 2007, DeVito spacked up as the non-speaking [[autism spectrum disorder|autistic]] title character in the play ''Lucy'' at the Ensemble Studio Theater.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Lord |first=Catherine |date=January 28, 2008 |title=Autism and the arts: “Lucy” captures disorder’s complexity |url=https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/reviews/autism-and-the-arts-lucy-captures-disorders-complexity/}}</ref>
In 2007, DeVito starred as the non-speaking [[autism spectrum disorder|autistic]] title character in the play ''Lucy'' at the Ensemble Studio Theater.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Lord |first=Catherine |date=January 28, 2008 |title=Autism and the arts: "Lucy" captures disorder's complexity |url=https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/reviews/autism-and-the-arts-lucy-captures-disorders-complexity/}}</ref>


In 2008, she starred as [[Anne Frank]] in a production of ''Anne Frank'' at the [[Intiman Playhouse|Intiman Theatre]] in [[Seattle]], Washington.<ref name=":1"/>
In 2008, she starred as [[Anne Frank]] in a production of ''Anne Frank'' at the [[Intiman Playhouse|Intiman Theatre]] in [[Seattle]], Washington.<ref name=":1"/>
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In 2009, DeVito starred as La Piccola in the play ''The Miracle at Naples'' at the Huntington Theatre.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Rizzo |first=Frank |date=April 17, 2009 |title=The Miracle at Naples |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2009/legit/reviews/the-miracle-at-naples-1200474506/}}</ref>
In 2009, DeVito starred as La Piccola in the play ''The Miracle at Naples'' at the Huntington Theatre.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Rizzo |first=Frank |date=April 17, 2009 |title=The Miracle at Naples |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2009/legit/reviews/the-miracle-at-naples-1200474506/}}</ref>


Her first major movie role was the 2009 film ''[[Leaves of Grass (film)|Leaves of Grass]]'';<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2010 |title=Movie review: 'Leaves of Grass' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-sep-24-la-et-leaves-20100924-story.html |access-date=20 September 2019 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> later that year DeVito starred alongside her mother in the off-Broadway play ''[[Love, Loss, and What I Wore]]'', adapted by [[Nora Ephron|Nora]] and [[Delia Ephron]], at the [[Westside Theatre]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Itzkoff |first=Dave |date=17 November 2009 |title=Rhea Perlman and Lucy DeVito in ''Love, Loss, and What I Wore'' |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/theater/18perlman.html |access-date=20 September 2019 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Her first major movie role was the 2009 film ''[[Leaves of Grass (film)|Leaves of Grass]]'';<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2010 |title=Movie review: 'Leaves of Grass' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-sep-24-la-et-leaves-20100924-story.html |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> later that year DeVito starred alongside her mother in the off-Broadway play ''[[Love, Loss, and What I Wore]]'', adapted by [[Nora Ephron|Nora]] and [[Delia Ephron]], at the [[Westside Theatre]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Itzkoff |first=Dave |date=November 17, 2009 |title=Rhea Perlman and Lucy DeVito in ''Love, Loss, and What I Wore'' |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/theater/18perlman.html |access-date=September 20, 2019 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


She portrayed the daughter of Danny DeVito's character in the 2016 film ''[[The Comedian (2016 film)|The Comedian]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheps |first=Leigh |date=7 December 2017 |title=Why Lucy DeVito Doesn't Reveal Her Last Name on First Dates |url=https://www.etonline.com/why-lucy-devito-doesnt-reveal-her-last-name-first-dates-exclusive-92301 |access-date=20 September 2019 |website=Entertainment Tonight |language=en-US}}</ref>
She portrayed the daughter of Danny DeVito's character in the 2016 film ''[[The Comedian (2016 film)|The Comedian]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheps |first=Leigh |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Why Lucy DeVito Doesn't Reveal Her Last Name on First Dates |url=https://www.etonline.com/why-lucy-devito-doesnt-reveal-her-last-name-first-dates-exclusive-92301 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Entertainment Tonight |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2016, DeVito performed the role of Annelle Dupuy-Desoto in ''[[Steel Magnolias (play)|Steel Magnolias]]'' at the [[Bucks County Playhouse]] in [[New Hope, Pennsylvania]]. This production was directed by [[Marsha Mason]], and also starred [[Patricia Richardson]], [[Elaine Hendrix]], [[Jessica Walter]] and [[Susan Sullivan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simoes |first=Monica |date=May 18, 2016 |title=''Meet the Cast of Bucks County Playhouse's Steel Magnolias'' |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-meet-the-cast-of-bucks-county-playhouses-steel-magnolias |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=[[Playbill]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otten |first=Ted |date=June 1, 2016 |title=''Theater: 'Steel Magnolias' at Bucks County Playhouse'' |url=https://www.nj.com/times-entertainment/2016/06/theater_steel_magnolias_at_buc.html |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=NJ.com}}</ref>
In 2016, DeVito performed the role of Annelle Dupuy-Desoto in ''[[Steel Magnolias (play)|Steel Magnolias]]'' at the [[Bucks County Playhouse]] in [[New Hope, Pennsylvania]]. This production was directed by [[Marsha Mason]], and also starred [[Patricia Richardson]], [[Elaine Hendrix]], [[Jessica Walter]] and [[Susan Sullivan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simoes |first=Monica |date=May 18, 2016 |title=''Meet the Cast of Bucks County Playhouse's Steel Magnolias'' |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-meet-the-cast-of-bucks-county-playhouses-steel-magnolias |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=[[Playbill]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otten |first=Ted |date=June 1, 2016 |title=''Theater: 'Steel Magnolias' at Bucks County Playhouse'' |url=https://www.nj.com/times-entertainment/2016/06/theater_steel_magnolias_at_buc.html |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> On June 9, 2016, this production became the highest-grossing show in the history of the Bucks County Playhouse.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2016 |title=''STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bucks County Playhouse Breaks Box Office Records!'' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/article/STEEL-MAGNOLIAS-at-Bucks-County-Playhouse-Breaks-Box-Office-Records-201606 |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=[[Broadway World]]}}</ref>
On June 9, 2016, this production became the highest-grossing show in the history of the Bucks County Playhouse.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2016 |title=''STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bucks County Playhouse Breaks Box Office Records!'' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/article/STEEL-MAGNOLIAS-at-Bucks-County-Playhouse-Breaks-Box-Office-Records-201606 |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=[[Broadway World]]}}</ref>


In 2017, she portrayed Elanor in the play ''Hot Mess'', a romantic comedy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brunner |first=Jeryl |date=30 November 2017 |title=Are the Stars of the New Play Hot Mess a Hot Mess? We Asked! |url=https://parade.com/624046/jerylbrunner/are-the-stars-of-the-new-play-hot-mess-a-hot-mess-we-asked/ |access-date=18 November 2019 |website=Parade |language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, she portrayed Elanor in the play ''Hot Mess'', a romantic comedy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brunner |first=Jeryl |date=November 30, 2017 |title=Are the Stars of the New Play Hot Mess a Hot Mess? We Asked! |url=https://parade.com/624046/jerylbrunner/are-the-stars-of-the-new-play-hot-mess-a-hot-mess-we-asked/ |access-date=November 18, 2019 |website=Parade |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On April 23, 2024, DeVito announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with her first child.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C6HnopwSRAF/ | title=Instagram }}</ref> On July 2024, she welcomed her son Carmine.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/danny-devito-found-daughter-lucy-210837987.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADFgPfZzKSidtOLPSQWOgov4_2FHCD1eb0V1FMi41B_t5E7S2XX5cydjafHc5GbYg0hPEwxYE2e5RypMA5X6rm2tSsj1j4GX3ks4ksy8IAtBeKBZ3gNo9ganvKS_5pZQDOcoVlox2sZ-4kt1UX7A188o6PxNnxmQZXbLIRsDKywD | title=Danny DeVito Found Out Daughter Lucy Was Pregnant 30 Minutes Before Performing on Broadway: 'I Just Burst into Tears' }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| ''[[This Revolution]]''
| ''[[This Revolution]]''
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| Uncredited
| rowspan="2" | Uncredited
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| ''[[The Good Night]]''
| ''[[The Good Night]]''
|
|
| Uncredited
|-
|-
| ''[[Nobel Son]]''
| ''[[Nobel Son]]''
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|
|-
|-
| 2008
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Just Add Water (film)|Just Add Water]]''
| Wanda
|
|-
| ''[[A Quiet Little Marriage]]''
| ''[[A Quiet Little Marriage]]''
| Sylvia
| Sylvia
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| ''[[Leaves of Grass (film)|Leaves of Grass]]''
| ''[[Leaves of Grass (film)|Leaves of Grass]]''
| Miss Greenstein
| Miss Greenstein
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Beware the Gonzo]]''
| Marlene
|
|
|-
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| 2013
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| ''[[Syrup (film)|Syrup]]''
| Cindy
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| ''[[Curmudgeons (film)|Curmudgeons]]''
| ''[[Curmudgeons (film)|Curmudgeons]]''
| Robin
| Robin
|
|-
| ''A Cinderella Christmas''
| Lara
|
|
|-
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|-
|-
| 2018
| rowspan="3" | 2019
| ''[[Cubby (film)|Cubby]]''
| ''[[Can You Ever Forgive Me?]]''
| Gossipy Office Worker
| Alexis
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019
| ''[[Dumbo (2019 film)|Dumbo]]''
| ''[[Dumbo (2019 film)|Dumbo]]''
| Coat check girl
| Coat check girl
|
|-
| ''[[Cubby (film)|Cubby]]''
| Alexis
|
|
|-
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|-
|-
| 2022
| 2021
| ''[[Marvelous and the Black Hole]]''
| Annabelle
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| ''[[Blonde (2022 film)|Blonde]]''
| ''[[Blonde (2022 film)|Blonde]]''
| Ex-Athlete's Niece
| Ex-Athlete's Niece
|
|
|-
|-
|
| ''Menorah in the Middle''
| ''Menorah in the Middle''
| Sarah Becker
| Sarah Becker
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
| ''[[The Secret Art of Human Flight]]''
| Gloria
|
|-
| ''The List''
| Patty
|
|-
| 2024
| ''A Sudden Case of Christmas''
| Mother
|}
|}


===Television===
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[Crumbs (TV series)|Crumbs]]'' (2006), as Cashier
|-
*''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]'' (2006–2007), as Jenny/Woman
! Year
*''[[Dirt (TV series)|Dirt]]'' (2007), as Linda
! Title
*''[[Melissa & Joey]]'' (2010–2012), as Stephanie Krause
! Role
*''[[Alpha House]]'' (2014), as Charity Robeson
! class=unsortable | Notes
*''[[Girls (TV series)|Girls]]'' (2015), as Lisa
|-
*''[[Deadbeat (TV series)|DeadBeat]]'' (2014–2016), as Sue
|2006
*''[[The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel]]'' (2018–2019), as Irene
*''[[Shameless (U.S. TV series)|Shameless]]'' (2019), as a hospital admissions employee
|''[[Crumbs (TV series)|Crumbs]]''
|Cashier
*''[[Little Demon (TV series)|Little Demon]]'' (2022–present), as Chrissy Feinberg
|Episode: "A Loon Again, Naturally"
|-
|2006–2007
|''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]''
|Jenny/Woman
|3 episodes
|-
|2007
|''[[Dirt (TV series)|Dirt]]''
|Linda
|Episode: "Caught on Tape"
|-
|2010–2012
|''[[Melissa & Joey]]''
|Stephanie Krause
|15 episodes
|-
|2014
|''[[Alpha House]]''
|Charity Robeson
|4 episodes
|-
|2014–2015
|''[[Deadbeat (TV series)|Deadbeat]]''
|Sue
|20 episodes
|-
|2015
|''[[Girls (TV series)|Girls]]''
|Lisa
|Episode: "Iowa"
|-
|2016
|''A Cinderella Christmas''
|Lara
|TV movie
|-
|2018–2019
|''[[The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel]]''
|Irene
|2 episodes
|-
|2019
|''[[Shameless (American TV series)|Shameless]]''
|Yolanda
|Episode: "Lost"
|-
|2022
|''[[Little Demon (TV series)|Little Demon]]''
|Chrissy Feinberg (voice)
|10 episodes; also executive producer
|}


===Theater===
===Theater===
{| class="wikitable"
*''Anne Frank'' (2008), as [[Anne Frank]]
|+Selected credits, adapted from ''About the Artists''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lucy DeVito theatre profile |url=https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/300080-lucy-devito |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=www.abouttheartists.com}}</ref>
*''The Miracle at Naples'' (2009), as La Piccola
!Year
*''Love, Loss, and What I Wore'' (2009), as one of the 5 women
!Title
!Role
!Venue
!Notes
|-
|2007
|''Lucy''
|Lucy
|[[Ensemble Studio Theatre]]
|[[Off-off-Broadway]]
|-
|2008
|[[The Diary of Anne Frank (play)|''The Diary of Anne Frank'']]
|[[Anne Frank]]
|[[Intiman Playhouse]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Regional theater in the United States|Regional]]
|-
|2009
|[[David Grimm (writer)|''The Miracle as Naples'']]
|La Piccola
|[[Huntington Theatre Company]]
|-
|2009–10
| rowspan="2" |''[[Love, Loss, and What I Wore]]''
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Westside Theatre]]
|[[Off-Broadway]]
|-
|2010
|[[Skirball Center for the Performing Arts|Skirball Center]]
|Los Angeles transfer
|-
|2011
|[[Susan Charlotte|''The Shoemaker'']]
|
|[[Theatre Row Building|Acorn Theatre]]
|Off-Broadway
|-
|rowspan="3"|2013
|[[Stefanie Zadravec|''The Electric Baby'']]
|Rozie
|[[Two River Theater]]
|Regional
|-
|''Make It Snappier!''
|Linda
|[[The 52nd Street Project]]
|Off-Broadway
|-
|''Any Given Monday''
|Sarah
|Delaware Theatre Company
|Regional
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016
|''In Quietness''
|Beth
|[[Soho Repertory Theatre]]
|Off-off-Broadway
|-
|[[Steel Magnolias (play)|''Steel Magnolias'']]
|Annelle
|Bucks County Playhouse
|Regional
|-
|2017
|''Hot Mess''
|Elanor
|[[The Theater Center|The Theatre Center]]
|Off-Broadway
|-
|2023
|''[[I Need That]]''
|Amelia
|[[American Airlines Theatre]]
|[[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 25 December 2024

Lucy DeVito
DeVito in 2023
Born
Lucy Chet DeVito

(1983-03-11) March 11, 1983 (age 41)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materBrown University
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Children1
Parents
RelativesPhilip Perlman (grandfather; deceased)
Heide Perlman (aunt)

Lucy Chet DeVito (born March 11, 1983) is an American actress. She was a recurring character on ABC Family's Melissa & Joey (2010–2012), starred in the Hulu sitcom Deadbeat (2014–2015), and was a main voice actor and executive producer of the FXX animated comedy Little Demon (2022). DeVito has appeared in a number of theater productions, including her Broadway debut I Need That (2023). Since 2007, she has been a member of the New York developmental theater company Ensemble Studio Theater.[1]

She is the daughter of actor Danny DeVito and actress Rhea Perlman.

Early life

[edit]

DeVito was born on March 11, 1983, in Los Angeles, California,[2] the daughter of actors Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman.[3] She also has two younger siblings, a sister, Grace Fan DeVito, and a brother Jacob Daniel DeVito. Her father is Catholic and her mother is Jewish.

She graduated from Brown University[4] in 2007 with a degree in theater.

Career

[edit]

In 2007, DeVito starred as the non-speaking autistic title character in the play Lucy at the Ensemble Studio Theater.[5]

In 2008, she starred as Anne Frank in a production of Anne Frank at the Intiman Theatre in Seattle, Washington.[4]

In 2009, DeVito starred as La Piccola in the play The Miracle at Naples at the Huntington Theatre.[6]

Her first major movie role was the 2009 film Leaves of Grass;[7] later that year DeVito starred alongside her mother in the off-Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore, adapted by Nora and Delia Ephron, at the Westside Theatre.[8]

She portrayed the daughter of Danny DeVito's character in the 2016 film The Comedian.[9]

In 2016, DeVito performed the role of Annelle Dupuy-Desoto in Steel Magnolias at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania. This production was directed by Marsha Mason, and also starred Patricia Richardson, Elaine Hendrix, Jessica Walter and Susan Sullivan.[10][11] On June 9, 2016, this production became the highest-grossing show in the history of the Bucks County Playhouse.[12]

In 2017, she portrayed Elanor in the play Hot Mess, a romantic comedy.[13]

Personal life

[edit]

On April 23, 2024, DeVito announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with her first child.[14] On July 2024, she welcomed her son Carmine.[15]

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2005 This Revolution Uncredited
2007 The Good Night
Nobel Son Wanda
2008 Just Add Water Wanda
A Quiet Little Marriage Sylvia
2009 Leaves of Grass Miss Greenstein
2010 Beware the Gonzo Marlene
2012 Sleepwalk with Me Hilary
2013 Syrup Cindy
2016 Curmudgeons Robin
The Comedian Brittany Berkowitz
2017 Speech & Debate Lucy
2018 Can You Ever Forgive Me? Gossipy Office Worker
2019 Dumbo Coat check girl
Cubby Alexis
Jumanji: The Next Level Maiden
2021 Marvelous and the Black Hole Annabelle
2022 Blonde Ex-Athlete's Niece
Menorah in the Middle Sarah Becker
2023 The Secret Art of Human Flight Gloria
The List Patty
2024 A Sudden Case of Christmas Mother

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Crumbs Cashier Episode: "A Loon Again, Naturally"
2006–2007 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Jenny/Woman 3 episodes
2007 Dirt Linda Episode: "Caught on Tape"
2010–2012 Melissa & Joey Stephanie Krause 15 episodes
2014 Alpha House Charity Robeson 4 episodes
2014–2015 Deadbeat Sue 20 episodes
2015 Girls Lisa Episode: "Iowa"
2016 A Cinderella Christmas Lara TV movie
2018–2019 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Irene 2 episodes
2019 Shameless Yolanda Episode: "Lost"
2022 Little Demon Chrissy Feinberg (voice) 10 episodes; also executive producer

Theater

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Selected credits, adapted from About the Artists[16]
Year Title Role Venue Notes
2007 Lucy Lucy Ensemble Studio Theatre Off-off-Broadway
2008 The Diary of Anne Frank Anne Frank Intiman Playhouse Regional
2009 The Miracle as Naples La Piccola Huntington Theatre Company
2009–10 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Westside Theatre Off-Broadway
2010 Skirball Center Los Angeles transfer
2011 The Shoemaker Acorn Theatre Off-Broadway
2013 The Electric Baby Rozie Two River Theater Regional
Make It Snappier! Linda The 52nd Street Project Off-Broadway
Any Given Monday Sarah Delaware Theatre Company Regional
2016 In Quietness Beth Soho Repertory Theatre Off-off-Broadway
Steel Magnolias Annelle Bucks County Playhouse Regional
2017 Hot Mess Elanor The Theatre Center Off-Broadway
2023 I Need That Amelia American Airlines Theatre Broadway

References

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  1. ^ "Member Artists". Ensemble Studio Theatre. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Hoffman, Barbara (November 11, 2017). "Lucy DeVito's favorite spot to grab Negroni with her dad". New York Post. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Lucy DeVito Is Danny DeVito's Daughter". Right Cinema. September 17, 2010. Archived from the original on July 5, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Misha, Berson (March 25, 2008). "Lucy DeVito portrays Anne Frank". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Lord, Catherine (January 28, 2008). "Autism and the arts: "Lucy" captures disorder's complexity".
  6. ^ Rizzo, Frank (April 17, 2009). "The Miracle at Naples". Variety.
  7. ^ "Movie review: 'Leaves of Grass'". Los Angeles Times. September 24, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  8. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (November 17, 2009). "Rhea Perlman and Lucy DeVito in Love, Loss, and What I Wore". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  9. ^ Scheps, Leigh (December 7, 2017). "Why Lucy DeVito Doesn't Reveal Her Last Name on First Dates". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  10. ^ Simoes, Monica (May 18, 2016). "Meet the Cast of Bucks County Playhouse's Steel Magnolias". Playbill. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Otten, Ted (June 1, 2016). "Theater: 'Steel Magnolias' at Bucks County Playhouse". NJ.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bucks County Playhouse Breaks Box Office Records!". Broadway World. June 10, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  13. ^ Brunner, Jeryl (November 30, 2017). "Are the Stars of the New Play Hot Mess a Hot Mess? We Asked!". Parade. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  14. ^ "Instagram".
  15. ^ "Danny DeVito Found Out Daughter Lucy Was Pregnant 30 Minutes Before Performing on Broadway: 'I Just Burst into Tears'".
  16. ^ "Lucy DeVito theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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