Dom DeLuise actor
- All known tv series 64
- Total known movies 92
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 Worlds 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 childrens 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.DeLuises 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.DeLuises 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 Ive ever known.DeLuises 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.
Father Drobney
Movie 1994
Dom Bell
Movie 1976
Jeremy (voice)
Movie 1982
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Movie 1989
Father Fyodor
Movie 1970
Dr. Beckhard
Movie 1992
Himself
Movie 1979
Marlon Borunki
Movie 1978
Pepe Damascus
Movie 1978
Kurt Brock
Movie 1967
Ivan Lucre
Movie 2000
The Oddfather
Movie 1998
Dominick DiNapoli
Movie 1980
Self (archive footage)
Movie 2013
Himself - Host / Narrator
Movie 1992
Self (archive footage)
Movie 2001
Self
Movie 1985
Dom
Movie 1996
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Movie 1998
Capitano T. Favretto
Movie 1987
Walter Holmes
Movie 1980
Self
Movie 2009
Mario Azzecca
Movie 1972
Self
Movie 1982
J. Gardner Monroe
Movie 1968
Movie 1982
Murray West
Movie 1974
Self
Movie 2002
Self
Movie 2009
Chef
Movie 1999
Il giudice
Movie 1997
Rip (voice)
Movie 1993
The Producer
Movie 1982
Movie 2006
(archive footage)
Movie
Self
Movie 1968
Christopher Columbus (voice)
Movie 1992
Marvin Rollins
Movie 1964
Father O'Rdeal
Movie 1999
Sound Man
Movie 1992
Himself
Movie 1980
Roger Hanover
Movie 1983
Gabriel
Movie 2004
Self
Movie 2009
Self
Movie 1993
Self
Movie 1976
Melvin P. Thorpe
Movie 1982
Nicodemus (voice)
Movie 1991
Self
Movie 1981
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Movie 1998
Self - Host
Movie 1994
Self
Movie 1979
Self
Movie 2008
Thomas Moon (uncredited)
Movie 1957
Tv 1994
Tv 2005
Tv 1966
Tv 1990
Tv 1964
Nick Piccolo
Tv 1993
Tv 1995
Self
Tv 1962
Tv 1969
Tv 1997
Self - Judge
Tv 2002
Self - Special Guest Star
Tv 1976
Self
Tv 1967
Self
Tv 1969
Tv 1965
Tv 1968
Self
Tv 1970
Cookie the Cook
Tv 1998
Self
Tv 1976
Tv 2004
Self
Tv 1962
Self
Tv 1974
Tv 1989
Tv 2001
Self
Tv 1983
Self - Guest Host
Tv 1962
Self - Panelist
Tv 1998
Self - Host
Tv 1991
Self - Co-Host
Tv 1961
Tv 1988
Self - Guest
Tv 1996
Self
Tv 1974
Self
Tv 1961
Self - Guest / Various Characters
Tv 1967
Self
Tv 2006
Self
Tv 1973
Tv 1995
Tv 1966
