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Danny DeVito Celebrates 30-Year Legacy of Matilda While Balancing New Projects and Family Life
At 81, Danny DeVito is turning back the clock—celebrating 30 years of a beloved film while juggling fresh roles and family moments.
De Vito and his former wife, Rhea Perlman, have been living separately since their 2017 separation, yet they remain close friends. In a recent Fox News Digital interview, the veteran actor explained that the pair still share a love of film and acting and keep in touch regularly.
The couple wed in 1982 and have three grown children: Lucy (43), Grace (41) and Jake (38). Lucy is an actress starring in the upcoming film Drag, a project that De Vito and Jake—who works as a producer—are also developing. Grace is a painter.
De Vito is marking the 30th anniversary of his 1996 film Matilda with a live‑orchestra concert series titled Matilda in Concert. The shows will take place in three cities: Cleveland on June 3 and 5, San Francisco on July 25 and 26, and London on October 30. The concerts feature the Cleveland Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, respectively, and are conducted by composer David Newman, who wrote the original score.
In the performances, De Vito narrates the film and reprises his role as Mr. Wormwood, the eccentric father of the main character. He explained that the concert format strips the original soundtrack of its music, leaving only dialogue, sound effects and the live orchestra. The actor said the experience is a way to bring the film’s story to life for new audiences.
Beyond Matilda, De Vito is actively working on several projects. He is filming the 18th season of the FXX comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and has completed the first draft of Jumanji: Open World, scheduled for release on December 25, 2026. The actor also announced plans to collaborate with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a new film, though no title or release date has been set.
Born in 1944, De Vito will turn 82 in November. He has two grandchildren, Sinclair (3) and Carmine (2), who live nearby. In the interview he emphasized the importance of staying healthy and active, noting that he drinks green juice and walks regularly. He said he does not plan to take on extreme stunts such as skydiving, submarine trips or space travel.
The actor also confirmed that he remains a spokesperson for Jersey Mike’s since 2022 and that he has no intention of retiring. He said he will continue to work in film, television and live performance, including potential Broadway projects.
De Vito’s career spans more than four decades, beginning with his role as Louie De Palma on Taxi and extending to recent work on Jumanji and It’s Always Sunny. His current focus remains on keeping his creative output active while enjoying time with family.
The Matilda in Concert series will run through October, with the London show marking the final performance of the tour. De Vito’s involvement in the concerts, the upcoming Jumanji release, and his ongoing television commitments illustrate his continued presence in the entertainment industry.
The actor’s plans for future projects, including the collaboration with Schwarzenegger, remain under development. No additional details have been released at this time.
The article is based on a Fox News Digital interview and publicly available information about De Vito’s career and family.
De Vito and his former wife, Rhea Perlman, have been living separately since their 2017 separation, yet they remain close friends. In a recent Fox News Digital interview, the veteran actor explained that the pair still share a love of film and acting and keep in touch regularly.
The couple wed in 1982 and have three grown children: Lucy (43), Grace (41) and Jake (38). Lucy is an actress starring in the upcoming film Drag, a project that De Vito and Jake—who works as a producer—are also developing. Grace is a painter.
De Vito is marking the 30th anniversary of his 1996 film Matilda with a live‑orchestra concert series titled Matilda in Concert. The shows will take place in three cities: Cleveland on June 3 and 5, San Francisco on July 25 and 26, and London on October 30. The concerts feature the Cleveland Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, respectively, and are conducted by composer David Newman, who wrote the original score.
In the performances, De Vito narrates the film and reprises his role as Mr. Wormwood, the eccentric father of the main character. He explained that the concert format strips the original soundtrack of its music, leaving only dialogue, sound effects and the live orchestra. The actor said the experience is a way to bring the film’s story to life for new audiences.
Beyond Matilda, De Vito is actively working on several projects. He is filming the 18th season of the FXX comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and has completed the first draft of Jumanji: Open World, scheduled for release on December 25, 2026. The actor also announced plans to collaborate with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a new film, though no title or release date has been set.
Born in 1944, De Vito will turn 82 in November. He has two grandchildren, Sinclair (3) and Carmine (2), who live nearby. In the interview he emphasized the importance of staying healthy and active, noting that he drinks green juice and walks regularly. He said he does not plan to take on extreme stunts such as skydiving, submarine trips or space travel.
The actor also confirmed that he remains a spokesperson for Jersey Mike’s since 2022 and that he has no intention of retiring. He said he will continue to work in film, television and live performance, including potential Broadway projects.
De Vito’s career spans more than four decades, beginning with his role as Louie De Palma on Taxi and extending to recent work on Jumanji and It’s Always Sunny. His current focus remains on keeping his creative output active while enjoying time with family.
The Matilda in Concert series will run through October, with the London show marking the final performance of the tour. De Vito’s involvement in the concerts, the upcoming Jumanji release, and his ongoing television commitments illustrate his continued presence in the entertainment industry.
The actor’s plans for future projects, including the collaboration with Schwarzenegger, remain under development. No additional details have been released at this time.
The article is based on a Fox News Digital interview and publicly available information about De Vito’s career and family.
