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Dom DeLuise
Actor

Dom DeLuise

1 Aug 1933Born
4 May 2009Died
75Age at death
116Credits

Biography

Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor and comedian. Known primarily for comedy roles, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows. He is widely recognized for his performances in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and a double act with Burt Reynolds. Beginning in the 1980s, his popularity expanded to younger audiences from voicing characters in several major animated productions, particularly those of Don Bluth.

DeLuise was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian American parents.

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He attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City and later studied biology at Tufts University. After graduating from college, he began his career as a stand-up comedian. He made his television debut in 1964 on the variety show The Dean Martin Show.

In 1970, DeLuise made his film debut in the Mel Brooks comedy The Twelve Chairs. He went on to appear in several other Brooks films, including Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and History of the World, Part I. He also starred in a number of films with Gene Wilder, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, The World's Greatest Lover, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.

DeLuise was a frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds, and the two starred in a number of films together, including The End, Smokey and the Bandit II, and Cannonball Run II. He also had a recurring role on the television series Evening Shade.

In addition to his film and television work, DeLuise was also a successful voice actor. He voiced characters in a number of animated films, including All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail. He also hosted the children's cooking show Cooking with Dom DeLuise.

DeLuise was a popular and beloved figure in Hollywood. He was known for his infectious laugh and his larger-than-life personality. He was also a talented actor and comedian, and he enjoyed a long and successful career.

Dom DeLuise died on May 4, 2009, at the age of 75. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several months. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Beverly Hills, California.

DeLuise's family released a statement saying that he had died "peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer." They said that he was "surrounded by his loving family and friends."

DeLuise's death was met with sadness and tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Mel Brooks, who directed DeLuise in several films, said that he was "a great talent and a great friend." Gene Wilder said that DeLuise was "one of the funniest people I've ever known."

DeLuise's funeral was held on May 8, 2009, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. He was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 116 credits.

  1. 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmFilm: Myrin (voice)
  2. 2014Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsFilm: Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
  3. 2008Spaceballs: The Animated SeriesSeries: Pizza the Hutt (voice) (1 episode)
  4. 2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Film
  5. 2005Robot ChickenSeries: Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice) (1 episode)
  6. 2004Father of the PrideSeries: Duke (voice) (1 episode)
  7. 2004Living in TV LandSeries (7 episodes)
  8. 2004Girl PlayFilm: Gabriel
  9. 2003Duck DodgersSeries: Roy Serpenti (voice) (1 episode)
  10. 2001EmerilSeries (1 episode)
  11. 2000The Brainiacs.comFilm: Ivan Lucre
  12. 2000Lion of OzFilm: Oscar Diggs (voice)
  13. 1999An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night MonsterFilm: Tiger (voice)
  14. 1999Baby GeniusesFilm: Lenny
  15. 1999Boys Will Be BoysFilm: Chef, Director
  16. 1999My X-Girlfriend's Wedding ReceptionFilm: Father O'Rdeal
  17. 1999The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the RescueFilm: Jeremy (voice)
  18. 1998An All Dogs Christmas CarolFilm: Itchy Itchiford (voice)
  19. 1998The GodsonFilm: The Oddfather
  20. 1998The Wild ThornberrysSeries: Baby Condor (voice) (1 episode)
  21. 1998HerculesSeries: Bacchus (voice) (1 episode)
  22. 1998An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan IslandFilm: Tiger (voice)
  23. 1998The Charlie Horse Music PizzaSeries: Cookie the Cook (20 episodes)
  24. 1998Amazing Stories: The Movie IIIFilm: Guilt
  25. 1997Police Academy: The SeriesSeries: Zeus (1 episode)
  26. 1997Cow and ChickenSeries: Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice), Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice) (1 episode)
  27. 1997Stargate SG-1Series: Urgo/Togar (1 episode)
  28. 1997I Am WeaselSeries: Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice), Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice) (1 episode)
  29. 1997The Good Bad GuyFilm: Il giudice
  30. 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries: Mortimer (1 episode)
  31. 1996All Dogs Go To Heaven: The SeriesSeries: Itchy (voice) (41 episodes)
  32. 1996Dexter's LaboratorySeries: Koosalagoopagoop (voice) (4 episodes)
  33. 1996Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover SurpriseFilm: Dom
  34. 1996All Dogs Go to Heaven 2Film: Itchy Itchiford (voice)
  35. 19963rd Rock from the SunSeries: Mr. Polone (1 episode)
  36. 1995Red LineFilm: Jerry
  37. 1995The Naked TruthSeries (1 episode)
  38. 1995The Tin SoldierFilm: Mr. Fallon
  39. 1995CybillSeries: Dom DeLuise (uncredited) (1 episode)
  40. 1994Don't Drink the WaterFilm: Father Drobney
  41. 1994A Troll in Central ParkFilm: Stanley (voice)
  42. 1994The Magic School BusSeries: Baker (voice) (1 episode)
  43. 1994The Silence of the HamsFilm: Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
  44. 1994DuckmanSeries: The Governor (voice) (1 episode)
  45. 1994Burke's LawSeries: Vinnie Piatte (26 episodes)
  46. 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries: Buddy Blake (1 episode)
  47. 1993seaQuest DSVSeries: Nick Piccolo (1 episode)
  48. 1993Robin Hood: Men in TightsFilm: Don Giovanni
  49. 1993The Skateboard KidFilm: Rip (voice)
  50. 1992Mickey's AuditionFilm: Sound Man
  51. 1992Fievel's American TailsSeries: Tiger (voice) (13 episodes)
  52. 1992Almost PregnantFilm: Dr. Beckhard
  53. 1992MunchieFilm: Munchie (voice)
  54. 1991Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments ChristmasFilm: Nicodemus (voice)
  55. 1991An American Tail: Fievel Goes WestFilm: Tiger (voice)
  56. 1991The Ren & Stimpy ShowSeries: The Big Kahuna (voice) (1 episode)
  57. 1991RugratsSeries: Director (voice) (1 episode)
  58. 1991Driving Me CrazyFilm: Mr. B
  59. 1990Beverly Hills, 90210Series: Magic Morton (1 episode)
  60. 1990Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New ClothesFilm: Emperor (voice)
  61. 1990Wake, Rattle, and RollSeries: Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har (50 episodes)
  62. 1990Loose CannonsFilm: Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
  63. 1989All Dogs Go to HeavenFilm: Itchy Itchiford (voice)
  64. 1989Happily Ever AfterFilm: The Looking Glass (voice)
  65. 1989B.L. StrykerSeries (1 episode)
  66. 1988Oliver & CompanyFilm: Fagin (voice)
  67. 1987A Taxi Driver in New YorkFilm: Capitano T. Favretto
  68. 1987Going BananasFilm: Big Bad Joe Hopkins
  69. 1987SpaceballsFilm: Pizza the Hutt (voice)
  70. 198721 Jump StreetSeries: Uncle Nick (1 episode)
  71. 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries: Floyd the Dog (voice) (1 episode)
  72. 1986An American TailFilm: Tiger (voice)
  73. 1986Haunted HoneymoonFilm: Aunt Kate Abbot
  74. 1985Amazing StoriesSeries: Guilt (1 episode)
  75. 1984Johnny DangerouslyFilm: The Pope
  76. 1984Cannonball Run IIFilm: Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
  77. 1983HappyFilm: Roger Hanover
  78. 1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasFilm: Melvin P. Thorpe
  79. 1982The Secret of NIMHFilm: Jeremy (voice)
  80. 1982Baryshnikov in HollywoodFilm: The Producer

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