[PAR] [TLE] Matilda (1996 film) [SEP] Matilda is a 1996 American children's fantasy comedy film directed by Danny DeVito, who also produced with Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, and Lucy Dahl.  It was written by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, based on Roald Dahl's novel of the same name.  Mara Wilson, DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris star.  The film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value education, and Agatha Trunchbull, the oppressive principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. [PAR] [TLE] Danny DeVito [SEP] Daniel Michael DeVito, Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, director and producer.  He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series "Taxi" (1978–1983), which won him a Golden Globe and an Emmy.
[PAR] [TLE] Matilda ( 1996 film ) [ SEP ] Matilda is a 1996 American children 's fantasy comedy film directed by Danny DeVito , who also produced with Michael Shamberg , Stacey Sher , and Lucy Dahl . It was written by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord , based on Roald Dahl 's novel of the same name . Mara Wilson , DeVito , Rhea Perlman , Embeth Davidtz , and Pam Ferris star . The film is about a young genius named Matilda , who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents , who do not value education , and Agatha Trunchbull , the oppressive principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School . [PAR] [TLE] Danny DeVito [ SEP ] Daniel Michael DeVito , Jr. ( born November 17 , 1944 ) is an American actor , comedian , director and producer . He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series " Taxi " ( 1978–1983 ) , which won him a Golden Globe and an Emmy .
Who directed Matilda and played Louie De Palma in the television series "Taxi"?
Who directed Matilda and played Louie De Palma in the television series " Taxi " ?
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito