Dom DeLuise
Acting
- Born:
- 1933-08-01
- Died:
- 2009-05-04
- Place of birth:
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
According to Dom
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Legends
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Robot Chicken
Father of the Pride
Living in TV Land
Girl Play
Duck Dodgers
Pet Star
I Love Muppets
Emeril
Back in the Saddle
The Brainiacs.com
Lion of Oz
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Baby Geniuses
Boys Will Be Boys
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
The Godson
Hollywood Squares
The Wild Thornberrys
Hercules
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Police Academy: The Series
Cow and Chicken
Stargate SG-1
I Am Weasel
The Good Bad Guy
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Dexter's Laboratory
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
3rd Rock from the Sun
Red Line
The Naked Truth
The Tin Soldier
Cybill
Don't Drink the Water
A Troll in Central Park
The Magic School Bus
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
The Silence of the Hams
Duckman
Burke's Law
Diagnosis: Murder
seaQuest DSV
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
The Skateboard Kid
Mickey's Audition
Fievel's American Tails
Almost Pregnant
Munchie
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
The All-New Candid Camera
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rugrats
Driving Me Crazy
Beverly Hills, 90210
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Loose Cannons
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Happily Ever After
B.L. Stryker
Oliver & Company
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
A Taxi Driver in New York
Going Bananas
Spaceballs
21 Jump Street
Married... with Children
An American Tail
Haunted Honeymoon
Amazing Stories
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Johnny Dangerously
Cannonball Run II
Happy
This Is Your Life
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Secret of NIMH
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Magic with the Stars
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
The Cannonball Run
History of the World: Part I
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President
Smokey and the Bandit II
Wholly Moses
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
The Last Married Couple in America
Fatso
Hot Stuff
The Muppet Movie
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Diary of a Young Comic
The Cheap Detective
The End
Sextette
The World's Greatest Lover
Superstunt
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
The Muppet Show
Silent Movie
The Jacksons
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Smothers Brothers Show
Only with Married Men
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Dinah!
Blazing Saddles
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Lotsa Luck
The Roman Holidays
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Evil Roy Slade
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Norwood
The Twelve Chairs
The Flip Wilson Show
Medical Center
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Carol Burnett Show
The Busy Body
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Glass Bottom Boat
The Dean Martin Show
Fail Safe
The Munsters
Diary of a Bachelor
The Merv Griffin Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon