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Danny DeVito Gets His Own Day In His Native New Jersey

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US actor Danny DeVito poses for a photograph upon arrival for the UK premiere of "Victoria & Abdul" in London on September 5, 2017. (OLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Danny DeVito got his own day in his native New Jersey, according to a report.

The Asbury Park Press reports the Asbury Park City Council honored the actor Saturday night by declaring his birthday, Nov. 17, as "Danny DeVito Day" in his hometown.

The honor was announced as DeVito appeared at the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival.

DeVito starred in the classic TV series "Taxi" and films including "Twins" and "Batman Returns." He starred in the hit comedy "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."

The 73-year-old was born in Neptune Township and raised in Asbury Park.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also spoke at the festival, saying: "Danny has never forgotten where he came from."

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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