Dom DeLuise

Acting · 2.1 popularity

Age

Movies

Born: August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009
From: 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.

Works

96 films

Spaceballs

19876.9

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

19936.6

All Dogs Go to Heaven

19896.8

Oliver & Company

19886.7

The Cannonball Run

19816.2

Blazing Saddles

19747.2

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

19826.2

The Secret of NIMH

19827.4

An American Tail

19866.8

The Muppet Movie

19797.2

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

19916.3

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

19966.0

Smokey and the Bandit II

19805.6

Cannonball Run II

19845.4

Fail Safe

19647.8

Baby Geniuses

19994.1

Silent Movie

19766.5

The Silence of the Hams

19944.9

Driving Me Crazy

19913.8

The World's Greatest Lover

19775.6

History of the World: Part I

19816.7

An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island

19986.3

A Troll in Central Park

19945.1

The Cheap Detective

19786.4

Haunted Honeymoon

19865.4

An All Dogs Christmas Carol

19986.1

Johnny Dangerously

19846.3

The Glass Bottom Boat

19666.3

Happily Ever After

19895.8

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

1980

Girl Play

20045.7

Loose Cannons

19905.0

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

19996.3

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

20147.2

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

19994.7

Happy

19838.3

The Twelve Chairs

19706.3

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

19857.0

The Last Married Couple in America

19804.4

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

19756.0

The Muppets Go Hollywood

19796.2

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

19936.4

Wholly Moses

19804.8

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

20138.2

The End

19785.6

Don't Drink the Water

19945.5

All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

19816.0

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

19687.6

Hot Stuff

19797.0

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

19686.7

Superstunt

1977

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

1994

The Godson

19983.3

Red Line

19956.0

Only with Married Men

19747.5

Munchie

19924.1

Magic with the Stars

19829.0

Almost Pregnant

19924.9

Evil Roy Slade

19726.3

Every Little Crook and Nanny

19727.5

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

200610.0

Sextette

19784.0

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

19986.5

Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

19915.9

Lion of Oz

20005.8

The Busy Body

19677.2

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

19714.8

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

1982

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

2019

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

19927.0

Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise

19967.0

Fatso

19805.8

Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

2009

Diary of a Bachelor

19644.8

The Skateboard Kid

19933.3

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

2026

Boys Will Be Boys

19996.2

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

20087.8

The Tin Soldier

19956.3

Going Bananas

19873.6

Norwood

19706.1

Diary of a Young Comic

19797.0

According to Dom

2009

My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

19995.3

The Good Bad Guy

19975.9

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982

Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

1976

The Brainiacs.com

20005.9

Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes

19906.0

I Love Muppets

20026.3

Back in the Saddle

20016.5

The Ordeal of Thomas Moon

1957

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

2009

Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

2009

A Taxi Driver in New York

19875.8

Mickey's Audition

19924.0