1933-08-01 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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. 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.
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Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm | Myrin (voice) | 2019-06-13 |
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films | Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2014-10-06 |
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self (archive footage) | 2013-05-20 |
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Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense | Self | 2009-12-15 |
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Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition | Self | 2009-12-15 |
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According to Dom | Self | 2009-11-17 |
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Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' | Self | 2009-12-15 |
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation | Self | 2008-03-31 |
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The Best of Carson, Volume 1 | 2006-11-07 | |
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Girl Play | Gabriel | 2004-07-11 |
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I Love Muppets | Self | 2002-03-31 |
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Back in the Saddle | Self (archive footage) | 2001-06-19 |
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Lion of Oz | Oscar Diggs (voice) | 2000-09-26 |
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The Brainiacs.com | Ivan Lucre | 2000-12-22 |
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An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster | Tiger (voice) | 1999-10-06 |
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Baby Geniuses | Lenny | 1999-03-12 |
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My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception | Father O'Rdeal | 1999-01-09 |
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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue | Jeremy (voice) | 1999-01-06 |
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Boys Will Be Boys | Chef | 1999-02-24 |
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An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island | Tiger (voice) | 1998-02-15 |
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The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | Self - Roastee (archive footage) | 1998-01-01 |
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An All Dogs Christmas Carol | Itchy Itchiford (voice) | 1998-11-17 |
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The Godson | The Oddfather | 1998-10-06 |
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Killer per caso | Il giudice | 1997-01-26 |
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All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 | Itchy Itchiford (voice) | 1996-03-29 |
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Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise | Dom | 1996-04-14 |
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The Tin Soldier | Mr. Fallon | 1995-05-27 |
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Red Line | Jerry | 1995-12-07 |
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Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her | Self - Host | 1994-08-09 |
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A Troll in Central Park | Stanley (voice) | 1994-10-07 |
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Don't Drink the Water | Father Drobney | 1994-12-18 |
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Il silenzio dei prosciutti | Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza | 1994-03-11 |
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'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming | Self | 1993-07-27 |
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The Skateboard Kid | Rip (voice) | 1993-06-23 |
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights | Don Giovanni | 1993-07-28 |
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Munchie | Munchie (voice) | 1992-05-15 |
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Mickey's Audition | Sound Man | 1992-10-01 |
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Almost Pregnant | Dr. Beckhard | 1992-06-22 |
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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | Self - Host / Narrator (voice) | 1992-04-05 |
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Driving Me Crazy | Mr. B | 1991-05-16 |
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | Tiger (voice) | 1991-11-21 |
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Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas | Nicodemus (voice) | 1991-12-22 |
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Loose Cannons | Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman | 1990-02-09 |
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Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes | Emperor (voice) | 1990-09-27 |
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Happily Ever After | The Looking Glass (voice) | 1989-06-30 |
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All Dogs Go to Heaven | Itchy Itchiford (voice) | 1989-11-17 |
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Oliver & Company | Fagin (voice) | 1988-11-18 |
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Un tassinaro a New York | Capitano T. Favretto | 1987-11-06 |
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Spaceballs | Pizza the Hutt (voice) | 1987-06-24 |
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Going Bananas | Big Bad Joe Hopkins | 1987-08-05 |
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Haunted Honeymoon | Aunt Kate Abbot | 1986-07-25 |
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An American Tail | Tiger (voice) | 1986-11-21 |
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff | Self | 1985-07-09 |
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Cannonball Run II | Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni | 1984-06-29 |
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Johnny Dangerously | The Pope | 1984-12-21 |
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Happy | Roger Hanover | 1983-10-26 |
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The Secret of NIMH | Jeremy (voice) | 1982-06-17 |
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Baryshnikov in Hollywood | The Producer | 1982-04-21 |
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Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter | Self | 1982-05-16 |
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Melvin P. Thorpe | 1982-07-23 |
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Magic with the Stars | Self | 1982-01-17 |
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The Cannonball Run | Victor | 1981-06-19 |
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All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds | Self | 1981-12-13 |
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History of the World: Part I | Emperor Nero | 1981-06-12 |
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Fatso | Dominick DiNapoli | 1980-02-01 |
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Wholly Moses | Shadrach | 1980-06-13 |
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Smokey and the Bandit II | Doc | 1980-08-15 |
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Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls | Self | 1980-05-03 |
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The Last Married Couple in America | Walter Holmes | 1980-04-03 |
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The Muppets Go Hollywood | Self | 1979-05-16 |
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Hot Stuff | Ernie Fortunato | 1979-08-10 |
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Diary of a Young Comic | Himself | 1979-02-03 |
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The Muppet Movie | Bernie the Agent | 1979-06-22 |
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Sextette | Dan Turner | 1978-03-03 |
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The End | Marlon Borunki | 1978-05-10 |
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The Cheap Detective | Pepe Damascus | 1978-06-23 |
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The World's Greatest Lover | Adolph Zitz | 1977-12-18 |
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Superstunt | Self | 1977-11-17 |
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Silent Movie | Dom Bell | 1976-06-17 |
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Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926 | Self | 1976-11-08 |
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The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother | Eduardo Gambetti | 1975-12-14 |
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Only with Married Men | Murray West | 1974-12-04 |
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Blazing Saddles | Buddy Bizarre | 1974-02-07 |
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Evil Roy Slade | Logan Delp | 1972-02-18 |
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Every Little Crook and Nanny | Mario Azzecca | 1972-06-14 |
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Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? | Irwin Marcy | 1971-06-15 |
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The Twelve Chairs | Father Fyodor | 1970-10-28 |
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Norwood | Bill Bird | 1970-11-24 |
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What's So Bad About Feeling Good? | J. Gardner Monroe | 1968-05-24 |
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The Dean Martin Christmas Show | Self | 1968-12-19 |
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The Busy Body | Kurt Brock | 1967-03-12 |
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The Glass Bottom Boat | Julius Pritter | 1966-06-09 |
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Diary of a Bachelor | Marvin Rollins | 1964-09-04 |
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Fail Safe | TSgt. Collins | 1964-10-07 |
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The Ordeal of Thomas Moon | Thomas Moon (uncredited) | 1957-03-01 |
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Amazing Stories: The Movie III | (archive footage) |
