Dom DeLuise
Acting
Born: August 1, 1933 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died: May 4, 2009 (aged 75)
Highest Rated
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
Spaceballs
1987
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
Blazing Saddles
1974
Stargate SG-1
1997
Oliver & Company
1988
An American Tail
1986
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Married... with Children
1987
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989
The Secret of NIMH
1982
History of the World: Part I
1981
Dexter's Laboratory
1996
Photos (1)
Movies (73)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Melvin P. Thorpe
Spaceballs
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Don Giovanni
Blazing Saddles
Buddy Bizarre
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
The Cannonball Run
Victor
Oliver & Company
Fagin (voice)
The Muppet Movie
Bernie the Agent
The Secret of NIMH
Jeremy (voice)
An American Tail
Tiger (voice)
Smokey and the Bandit II
Doc
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Tiger (voice)
Cannonball Run II
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Tiger (voice)
Silent Movie
Dom Bell
The Cheap Detective
Pepe Damascus
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Tiger (voice)
A Troll in Central Park
Stanley (voice)
The Silence of the Hams
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Jeremy (voice)
Baby Geniuses
Lenny
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
Johnny Dangerously
The Pope
Happily Ever After
The Looking Glass (voice)
Wholly Moses
Shadrach
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Eduardo Gambetti
Fail Safe
TSgt. Collins
Driving Me Crazy
Mr. B
History of the World: Part I
Emperor Nero
Girl Play
Gabriel
Loose Cannons
Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
The Twelve Chairs
Father Fyodor
The World's Greatest Lover
Adolph Zitz
Haunted Honeymoon
Aunt Kate Abbot
The Glass Bottom Boat
Julius Pritter
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Hot Stuff
Ernie Fortunato
Munchie
Munchie (voice)
Don't Drink the Water
Father Drobney
Happy
Roger Hanover
The End
Marlon Borunki
The Last Married Couple in America
Walter Holmes
Sextette
Dan Turner
Evil Roy Slade
Logan Delp
The Godson
The Oddfather
The Busy Body
Kurt Brock
Lion of Oz
Oscar Diggs (voice)
Boys Will Be Boys
Chef
Fatso
Dominick DiNapoli
Only with Married Men
Murray West
Almost Pregnant
Dr. Beckhard
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Father O'Rdeal
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
J. Gardner Monroe
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Irwin Marcy
Norwood
Bill Bird
The Tin Soldier
Mr. Fallon
The Brainiacs.com
Ivan Lucre
Red Line
Jerry
The Skateboard Kid
Rip (voice)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Myrin (voice)
Going Bananas
Big Bad Joe Hopkins
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
The Good Bad Guy
Il giudice
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Dom
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Mario Azzecca
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
Emperor (voice)
A Taxi Driver in New York
Capitano T. Favretto
Diary of a Bachelor
Marvin Rollins
Mickey's Audition
Sound Man
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Guilt
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
The Producer
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Thomas Moon (uncredited)
TV Shows (45)
Married... with Children
Floyd the Dog (voice) · 1 eps
Stargate SG-1
Urgo/Togar · 1 eps
Rugrats
Director (voice) · 1 eps
Beverly Hills, 90210
Magic Morton · 1 eps
Robot Chicken
1 eps
Robot Chicken
Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice) · 1 eps
Diagnosis: Murder
Buddy Blake · 1 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1 eps
Cow and Chicken
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice) · 1 eps
Cow and Chicken
Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice) · 1 eps
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Mortimer · 1 eps
Dexter's Laboratory
Koosalagoopagoop (voice) · 4 eps
21 Jump Street
Uncle Nick · 1 eps
3rd Rock from the Sun
Mr. Polone · 1 eps
The Wild Thornberrys
Baby Condor (voice) · 1 eps
The Munsters
1 eps
seaQuest DSV
Nick Piccolo · 1 eps
Hercules
Bacchus (voice) · 1 eps
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Big Kahuna (voice) · 1 eps
Cybill
Dom DeLuise (uncredited) · 1 eps
Duckman
The Governor (voice) · 1 eps
Duck Dodgers
Roy Serpenti (voice) · 1 eps
Amazing Stories
Guilt · 1 eps
Medical Center
1 eps
The Dean Martin Show
2 eps
I Am Weasel
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice) · 1 eps
I Am Weasel
Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice) · 1 eps
The Magic School Bus
Baker (voice) · 1 eps
The Naked Truth
1 eps
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
Itchy (voice) · 41 eps
Burke's Law
Vinnie Piatte · 26 eps
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Stanley Umlaut · 1 eps
Father of the Pride
Duke (voice) · 1 eps
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1 eps
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Pizza the Hutt (voice) · 1 eps
B.L. Stryker
1 eps
Police Academy: The Series
Zeus · 1 eps
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har · 50 eps
Lotsa Luck
Stanley Belmont · 23 eps
Fievel's American Tails
Tiger (voice) · 13 eps
The Jacksons
El mismo · 1 eps
Emeril
1 eps
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Cookie the Cook · 20 eps
The Roman Holidays
Mr. Evictus (voice) · 13 eps
The Smothers Brothers Show
1 eps
Self / Appearances (37)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 13 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · 3 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · 6 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · 4 eps
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 5 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · 5 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · 1 eps
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · 1 eps
Dinah!
Self · 1 eps
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · 1 eps
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · 2 eps
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · 4 eps
Pet Star
Self - Judge · 1 eps
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · 4 eps
Legends
Self · 1 eps
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 3 eps
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Self
Magic with the Stars
Self
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self (uncredited)
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Self
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Self
I Love Muppets
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Self
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self - Host
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Self
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
According to Dom
Self
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Self
Back in the Saddle
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Self