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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Character:Myrin (voice)
Release Date:13/06/2019
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Character:Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:06/10/2014
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:20/05/2013
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Character:Self
Release Date:15/12/2009
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Character:Self
Release Date:15/12/2009
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Character:Self
Release Date:15/12/2009
According to Dom
Character:Self
Release Date:17/11/2009
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Character:Self
Release Date:31/03/2008
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Character:
Release Date:07/11/2006
Girl Play
Character:Gabriel
Release Date:11/07/2004
I Love Muppets
Character:Self
Release Date:31/03/2002
Back in the Saddle
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:19/06/2001
The Brainiacs.com
Character:Ivan Lucre
Release Date:22/12/2000
Lion of Oz
Character:Oscar Diggs (voice)
Release Date:26/09/2000
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Character:Tiger (voice)
Release Date:06/10/1999
Baby Geniuses
Character:Lenny
Release Date:12/03/1999
Boys Will Be Boys
Character:Chef
Release Date:24/02/1999
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Character:Father O'Rdeal
Release Date:09/01/1999
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Character:Jeremy (voice)
Release Date:22/12/1998
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Character:Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Release Date:17/11/1998
The Godson
Character:The Oddfather
Release Date:06/10/1998
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Character:Tiger (voice)
Release Date:15/02/1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Character:Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1998
The Good Bad Guy
Character:Il giudice
Release Date:26/01/1997
Shari's Passover Surprise
Character:Dom
Release Date:14/04/1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Character:Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Release Date:29/03/1996
Red Line
Character:Jerry
Release Date:07/12/1995
The Tin Soldier
Character:Mr. Fallon
Release Date:27/05/1995
Don't Drink the Water
Character:Father Drobney
Release Date:18/12/1994
A Troll in Central Park
Character:Stanley (voice)
Release Date:07/10/1994
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Character:Self - Host
Release Date:09/08/1994
The Silence of the Hams
Character:Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Release Date:11/03/1994
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Character:Don Giovanni
Release Date:28/07/1993
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Character:Self
Release Date:27/07/1993
The Skateboard Kid
Character:Rip (voice)
Release Date:23/06/1993
Mickey's Audition
Character:Sound Man
Release Date:01/10/1992
Almost Pregnant
Character:Dr. Beckhard
Release Date:22/06/1992
Munchie
Character:Munchie (voice)
Release Date:15/05/1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Character:Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Release Date:05/04/1992
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Character:Nicodemus (voice)
Release Date:22/12/1991
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Character:Tiger (voice)
Release Date:21/11/1991
Driving Me Crazy
Character:Mr. B
Release Date:16/05/1991
Loose Cannons
Character:Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
Release Date:09/02/1990
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Character:Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Release Date:17/11/1989
Happily Ever After
Character:The Looking Glass (voice)
Release Date:30/06/1989
Oliver & Company
Character:Fagin (voice)
Release Date:18/11/1988
A Taxi Driver in New York
Character:Capitano T. Favretto
Release Date:06/11/1987
Going Bananas
Character:Big Bad Joe Hopkins
Release Date:05/08/1987
Spaceballs
Character:Pizza the Hutt (voice)
Release Date:24/06/1987
An American Tail
Character:Tiger (voice)
Release Date:21/11/1986
Haunted Honeymoon
Character:Aunt Kate Abbot
Release Date:25/07/1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Character:Self
Release Date:09/07/1985
Johnny Dangerously
Character:The Pope
Release Date:21/12/1984
Cannonball Run II
Character:Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
Release Date:29/06/1984
Happy
Character:Roger Hanover
Release Date:26/10/1983
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Character:Melvin P. Thorpe
Release Date:23/07/1982
The Secret of NIMH
Character:Jeremy (voice)
Release Date:17/06/1982
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Character:Self
Release Date:16/05/1982
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Character:The Producer
Release Date:21/04/1982
Magic with the Stars
Character:
Release Date:17/01/1982
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Character:Self
Release Date:13/12/1981
The Cannonball Run
Character:Victor
Release Date:19/06/1981
History of the World: Part I
Character:Emperor Nero
Release Date:12/06/1981
Smokey and the Bandit II
Character:Doc
Release Date:15/08/1980
Wholly Moses
Character:Shadrach
Release Date:13/06/1980
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Character:Himself
Release Date:03/05/1980
The Last Married Couple in America
Character:Walter Holmes
Release Date:03/04/1980
Fatso
Character:Dominick DiNapoli
Release Date:01/02/1980
Hot Stuff
Character:Ernie Fortunato
Release Date:10/08/1979
The Muppet Movie
Character:Bernie the Agent
Release Date:22/06/1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Character:Self
Release Date:16/05/1979
Diary of a Young Comic
Character:Himself
Release Date:03/02/1979
The Cheap Detective
Character:Pepe Damascus
Release Date:23/06/1978
The End
Character:Marlon Borunki
Release Date:10/05/1978
Sextette
Character:Dan Turner
Release Date:03/03/1978
The World's Greatest Lover
Character:Adolph Zitz
Release Date:18/12/1977
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Character:Self
Release Date:08/11/1976
Silent Movie
Character:Dom Bell
Release Date:17/06/1976
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Character:Eduardo Gambetti
Release Date:14/12/1975
Only with Married Men
Character:Murray West
Release Date:04/12/1974
Blazing Saddles
Character:Buddy Bizarre
Release Date:07/02/1974
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Character:Mario Azzecca
Release Date:14/06/1972
Evil Roy Slade
Character:Logan Delp
Release Date:18/02/1972
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Character:Irwin Marcy
Release Date:15/06/1971
Norwood
Character:Bill Bird
Release Date:24/11/1970
The Twelve Chairs
Character:Father Fyodor
Release Date:28/10/1970
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Character:Self
Release Date:19/12/1968
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Character:J. Gardner Monroe
Release Date:24/05/1968
The Busy Body
Character:Kurt Brock
Release Date:12/03/1967
The Glass Bottom Boat
Character:Julius Pritter
Release Date:09/06/1966
Fail Safe
Character:TSgt. Collins
Release Date:07/10/1964
Diary of a Bachelor
Character:Marvin Rollins
Release Date:04/09/1964
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Character:Thomas Moon (uncredited)
Release Date:01/03/1957
Television Appearances
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Character:Pizza the Hutt (voice)
Legends
Character:Self
Robot Chicken
Character:
Robot Chicken
Character:Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice)
Father of the Pride
Character:Duke (voice)
Living in TV Land
Character:
Duck Dodgers
Character:Roy Serpenti (voice)
Pet Star
Character:Self - Judge
Emeril
Character:
Hollywood Squares
Character:Self - Panelist
The Wild Thornberrys
Character:Baby Condor (voice)
Hercules
Character:Bacchus (voice)
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Character:Cookie the Cook
Police Academy: The Series
Character:Zeus
Cow and Chicken
Character:
Stargate SG-1
Character:Urgo/Togar
I Am Weasel
Character:Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
I Am Weasel
Character:Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Character:Mortimer
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
Character:Itchy (voice)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Character:Self - Guest
Dexter's Laboratory
Character:Koosalagoopagoop (voice)
3rd Rock from the Sun
Character:Mr. Polone
The Naked Truth
Character:
Cybill
Character:
The Magic School Bus
Character:Baker (voice)
Duckman
Character:The Governor (voice)
Burke's Law
Character:Vinnie Piatte
Diagnosis: Murder
Character:Buddy Blake
seaQuest DSV
Character:Nick Piccolo
Fievel's American Tails
Character:Tiger (voice)
The All-New Candid Camera
Character:Self - Host
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Character:The Big Kahuna (voice)
Rugrats
Character:Director (voice)
Beverly Hills, 90210
Character:Magic Morton
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Character:Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har
B.L. Stryker
Character:
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character:
21 Jump Street
Character:Uncle Nick
Married... with Children
Character:Floyd the Dog (voice)
Amazing Stories
Character:Guilt
This Is Your Life
Character:Self
The Muppet Show
Character:Self - Special Guest Star
The Jacksons
Character:El mismo
The Smothers Brothers Show
Character:
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Character:Self
Dinah!
Character:Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Character:Self
Lotsa Luck
Character:Stanley Belmont
The Roman Holidays
Character:Mr. Evictus (voice)
The Flip Wilson Show
Character:Self
Medical Center
Character:
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Character:Self
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Character:
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self
The Carol Burnett Show
Character:Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Character:Stanley Umlaut
The Dean Martin Show
Character:
The Munsters
Character:
The Merv Griffin Show
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
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