Dom DeLuise

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

158

Gender

Male

Birthday

1933-08-01

Day of death

2009-05-04 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Dom DeLuise

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. 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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Stargate SG-1

    Stargate SG-1

  • Married... with Children

    Married... with Children

  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    Beverly Hills, 90210

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Rugrats

    Rugrats

  • Diagnosis: Murder

    Diagnosis: Murder

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun

    3rd Rock from the Sun

  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

  • Robot Chicken

    Robot Chicken

  • Robot Chicken

    Robot Chicken

  • Dexter's Laboratory

    Dexter's Laboratory

  • Cow and Chicken

    Cow and Chicken

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  • seaQuest DSV

    seaQuest DSV

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Ren & Stimpy Show

    The Ren & Stimpy Show

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • Hercules

    Hercules

  • The Wild Thornberrys

    The Wild Thornberrys

  • Medical Center

    Medical Center

  • Dinah!

    Dinah!

  • The Munsters

    The Munsters

  • Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

  • Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

    Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

  • Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

  • Duckman

    Duckman

  • Duck Dodgers

    Duck Dodgers

  • The Magic School Bus

    The Magic School Bus

  • Cybill

    Cybill

  • The Naked Truth

    The Naked Truth

  • An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

    An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

  • I Am Weasel

    I Am Weasel

  • I Am Weasel

    I Am Weasel

  • The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • Spaceballs

    Spaceballs

  • The Dean Martin Show

    The Dean Martin Show

  • Oliver & Company

    Oliver & Company

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

    All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

  • The Secret of NIMH

    The Secret of NIMH

  • Blazing Saddles

    Blazing Saddles

  • Pet Star

    Pet Star

  • Girl Play

    Girl Play

  • Robin Hood: Men in Tights

    Robin Hood: Men in Tights

  • All Dogs Go to Heaven

    All Dogs Go to Heaven

  • Baby Geniuses

    Baby Geniuses

  • Almost Pregnant

    Almost Pregnant

  • Munchie

    Munchie

  • Fatso

    Fatso

  • Father of the Pride

    Father of the Pride

  • An American Tail

    An American Tail

  • The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

    The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

  • Sextette

    Sextette

  • The Flip Wilson Show

    The Flip Wilson Show

  • Red Line

    Red Line

  • Haunted Honeymoon

    Haunted Honeymoon

  • History of the World: Part I

    History of the World: Part I

  • The Cannonball Run

    The Cannonball Run

  • An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

    An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

  • The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

    The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

  • Silent Movie

    Silent Movie

  • Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

    Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

  • An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island

    An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island

  • The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

  • Legends

    Legends

  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

  • B.L. Stryker

    B.L. Stryker

  • The Godson

    The Godson

  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show

    The Rosie O'Donnell Show

  • Tony Orlando and Dawn

    Tony Orlando and Dawn

  • All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

    All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

  • Loose Cannons

    Loose Cannons

  • Wholly Moses

    Wholly Moses

  • Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

    Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

  • Hot Stuff

    Hot Stuff

  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

    The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

  • A Troll in Central Park

    A Troll in Central Park

  • Happy

    Happy

  • Cannonball Run II

    Cannonball Run II

  • Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously

  • The Muppet Movie

    The Muppet Movie

  • An All Dogs Christmas Carol

    An All Dogs Christmas Carol

  • All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

    All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

  • Going Bananas

    Going Bananas

  • The End

    The End

  • Police Academy: The Series

    Police Academy: The Series

  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    The Muppets Go Hollywood

  • Smokey and the Bandit II

    Smokey and the Bandit II

  • The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

    The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

  • The Cheap Detective

    The Cheap Detective

  • Lion of Oz

    Lion of Oz

  • Fail Safe

    Fail Safe

  • Happily Ever After

    Happily Ever After

  • The Glass Bottom Boat

    The Glass Bottom Boat

  • What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

    What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

  • Lotsa Luck

    Lotsa Luck

  • Fievel's American Tails

    Fievel's American Tails

  • Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

    Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

  • A Taxi Driver in New York

    A Taxi Driver in New York

  • The Busy Body

    The Busy Body

  • The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

    The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

  • Spaceballs: The Animated Series

    Spaceballs: The Animated Series

  • Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

    Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

  • I Love Muppets

    I Love Muppets

  • Driving Me Crazy

    Driving Me Crazy

  • The Dean Martin Christmas Show

    The Dean Martin Christmas Show

  • Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

    Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

  • Diary of a Bachelor

    Diary of a Bachelor

  • The Tin Soldier

    The Tin Soldier

  • Wake, Rattle, and Roll

    Wake, Rattle, and Roll

  • The Silence of the Hams

    The Silence of the Hams

  • The Jacksons

    The Jacksons

  • Magic with the Stars

    Magic with the Stars

  • Don't Drink the Water

    Don't Drink the Water

  • Emeril

    Emeril

  • The Brainiacs.com

    The Brainiacs.com

  • The Roman Holidays

    The Roman Holidays

  • Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

    Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

  • Only with Married Men

    Only with Married Men

  • Evil Roy Slade

    Evil Roy Slade

  • The Good Bad Guy

    The Good Bad Guy

  • Back in the Saddle

    Back in the Saddle

  • The Skateboard Kid

    The Skateboard Kid

  • The Twelve Chairs

    The Twelve Chairs

  • This Is Your Life

    This Is Your Life

  • Mickey's Audition

    Mickey's Audition

  • Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

    Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

  • Every Little Crook and Nanny

    Every Little Crook and Nanny

  • Diary of a Young Comic

    Diary of a Young Comic

  • The Smothers Brothers Show

    The Smothers Brothers Show

  • Boys Will Be Boys

    Boys Will Be Boys

  • 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

    'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

  • Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

    Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

  • The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

  • Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

    Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

  • The Last Married Couple in America

    The Last Married Couple in America

  • Amazing Stories: The Movie III

    Amazing Stories: The Movie III

  • Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

    Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

  • Living in TV Land

    Living in TV Land

  • Norwood

    Norwood

  • The Charlie Horse Music Pizza

    The Charlie Horse Music Pizza

  • Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

    Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

  • The World's Greatest Lover

    The World's Greatest Lover

  • Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

    Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

    My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

  • The All-New Candid Camera

    The All-New Candid Camera

  • Shari's Passover Surprise

    Shari's Passover Surprise

  • Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

    Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

  • Baryshnikov in Hollywood

    Baryshnikov in Hollywood

  • Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

    Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

  • According to Dom

    According to Dom

  • The Best of Carson, Volume 1

    The Best of Carson, Volume 1

  • The Ordeal of Thomas Moon

    The Ordeal of Thomas Moon