
Dom DeLuise
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.
156 acting credits · 2 directing credits
Acting · 156

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962

Stargate SG-1
1997

Beverly Hills, 90210
1990

Diagnosis: Murder
1993

Married... with Children
1987

The Mike Douglas Show
1961

Rugrats
1991

Robot Chicken
2005

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996

21 Jump Street
1987

Dexter's Laboratory
1996

3rd Rock from the Sun
1996

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988

The Carol Burnett Show
1967

The Merv Griffin Show
1962

Hercules
1998

seaQuest DSV
1993

Medical Center
1969

The Wild Thornberrys
1998

Duckman
1994

Hollywood Squares
1998

Amazing Stories
1985

Cow and Chicken
1997

The Munsters
1964

Cybill
1995

Duck Dodgers
2003

The Ren & Stimpy Show
1991

The Naked Truth
1995

Dinah!
1974

The Magic School Bus
1994

I Am Weasel
1997

Burke's Law
1994

The Dean Martin Show
1965

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968

The Flip Wilson Show
1970

The Muppet Show
1976

Spaceballs
1987

Father of the Pride
2004

Legends
2006

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973

All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
1996

Pet Star
2002

All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968

Blazing Saddles
1974

The Cannonball Run
1981

Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996

An American Tail
1986

Lotsa Luck
1973

Oliver & Company
1988

Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974

B.L. Stryker
1989

Emeril
2001

Cannonball Run II
1984

The Secret of NIMH
1982

Police Academy: The Series
1997

The Muppet Movie
1979

Spaceballs: The Animated Series
2008
This Is Your Life
1983

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982

Smokey and the Bandit II
1980

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991

Fievel's American Tails
1992

The Roman Holidays
1972

Girl Play
2004

Wake, Rattle, and Roll
1990
Living in TV Land
2004

Fail Safe
1964

The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
1998

Baby Geniuses
1999

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
The Smothers Brothers Show
1975

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996

The Jacksons
1976

An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998

Johnny Dangerously
1984

Silent Movie
1976

History of the World: Part I
1981

The Godson
1998

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014

The Silence of the Hams
1994

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999

Happily Ever After
1989

The Glass Bottom Boat
1966

Haunted Honeymoon
1986

The Cheap Detective
1978

Fatso
1980

The End
1978

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975

Happy
1983

Almost Pregnant
1992

Munchie
1992

Loose Cannons
1990

Don't Drink the Water
1994

A Troll in Central Park
1994

Wholly Moses
1980

Hot Stuff
1979

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019

The Twelve Chairs
1970

The World's Greatest Lover
1977

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008

An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998

The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979

Evil Roy Slade
1972

Driving Me Crazy
1991

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968

Sextette
1978

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980

Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971

The Busy Body
1967

Only with Married Men
1974

Norwood
1970

The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968

The Last Married Couple in America
1980

Going Bananas
1987

Amazing Stories: The Movie III
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Red Line
1995

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993

Lion of Oz
2000

The Brainiacs.com
2000

Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
1996

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998

Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972
The All-New Candid Camera
1991

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013

The Skateboard Kid
1993

Diary of a Young Comic
1979

Back in the Saddle
2001

The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994

Magic with the Stars
1982

The Tin Soldier
1995

Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982

I Love Muppets
2002

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985

My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999

The Good Bad Guy
1997

A Taxi Driver in New York
1987
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009
Superstunt
1977

Mickey's Audition
1992

Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992

Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009

Boys Will Be Boys
1999

Diary of a Bachelor
1964
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991

According to Dom
2009
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976

The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957

Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
1990