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