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