Dom DeLuise
Born
August 1, 1933
Died
May 4, 2009 (75 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self (archive footage)
2013
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Self
2009
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Self
2009
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
I Love Muppets
Self
2002
Back in the Saddle
Self (archive footage)
2001
The Brainiacs.com
Ivan Lucre
2000
Lion of Oz
Oscar Diggs (voice)
2000
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Tiger (voice)
1999
Baby Geniuses
Lenny
1999
Boys Will Be Boys
Chef
1999
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Father O'Rdeal
1999
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Jeremy (voice)
1998
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1998
The Godson
The Oddfather
1998
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Tiger (voice)
1998
The Good Bad Guy
Il giudice
1997
Shari's Passover Surprise
Dom
1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1996
Red Line
Jerry
1995
The Tin Soldier
Mr. Fallon
1995
Don't Drink the Water
Father Drobney
1994
A Troll in Central Park
Stanley (voice)
1994
The Silence of the Hams
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
1994
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Don Giovanni
1993
The Skateboard Kid
Rip (voice)
1993
Mickey's Audition
Sound Man
1992
Almost Pregnant
Dr. Beckhard
1992
Munchie
Munchie (voice)
1992
The Magic Voyage
Christopher Columbus (voice)
1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
1992
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Tiger (voice)
1991
Driving Me Crazy
Mr. B
1991
Loose Cannons
Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
1990
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1989
Happily Ever After
The Looking Glass (voice)
1989
Oliver & Company
Fagin (voice)
1988
A Taxi Driver in New York
Capitano T. Favretto
1987
Going Bananas
Big Bad Joe Hopkins
1987
Spaceballs
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
1987
An American Tail
Tiger (voice)
1986
Haunted Honeymoon
Aunt Kate Abbot
1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Self
1985
Johnny Dangerously
The Pope
1984
Cannonball Run II
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
1984
The Secret of NIMH
Jeremy (voice)
1982
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Self
1982
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
The Producer
1982
Magic with the Stars
1982
The Cannonball Run
Victor
1981
History of the World: Part I
Emperor Nero
1981
Smokey and the Bandit II
Doc
1980
Wholly Moses
Shadrach
1980
The Last Married Couple in America
Walter Holmes
1980
Fatso
Dominick DiNapoli
1980
Hot Stuff
Ernie Fortunato
1979
The Muppet Movie
Bernie the Agent
1979
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
1979
The Cheap Detective
Pepe Damascus
1978
The End
Marlon Borunki
1978
Sextette
Dan Turner
1978
The World's Greatest Lover
Adolph Zitz
1977
Silent Movie
Dom Bell
1976
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Eduardo Gambetti
1975
Only with Married Men
Murray West
1974
Blazing Saddles
Buddy Bizarre
1974
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Mario Azzecca
1972
Evil Roy Slade
Logan Delp
1972
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Irwin Marcy
1971
Norwood
Bill Bird
1970
The Twelve Chairs
Father Fyodor
1970
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self
1968
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
J. Gardner Monroe
1968
The Busy Body
Kurt Brock
1967
The Glass Bottom Boat
Julius Pritter
1966
Fail Safe
TSgt. Collins
1964
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
(archive footage)
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Self
2009
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Pizza the Hutt (voice) · (1 episode)
2008
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Self
2008
Legends
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Robot Chicken
(1 episode)
2005
Robot Chicken
Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Father of the Pride
Duke (voice) · (1 episode)
2004
Living in TV Land
(7 episodes)
2004
Girl Play
Gabriel
2004
Duck Dodgers
Roy Serpenti (voice) · (1 episode)
2003
Pet Star
Self - Judge · (1 episode)
2002
Emeril
(1 episode)
2001
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (5 episodes)
1998
The Wild Thornberrys
Baby Condor (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Hercules
Bacchus (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Cookie the Cook · (20 episodes)
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
Police Academy: The Series
Zeus · (1 episode)
1997
Cow and Chicken
(2 episodes)
1997
Stargate SG-1
Urgo/Togar · (1 episode)
1997
I Am Weasel
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
I Am Weasel
Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Mortimer · (1 episode)
1996
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
Itchy (voice) · (41 episodes)
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1996
Dexter's Laboratory
Koosalagoopagoop (voice) · (4 episodes)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Mr. Polone · (1 episode)
1996
The Naked Truth
(1 episode)
1995
Cybill
(1 episode)
1995
The Magic School Bus
Baker · (1 episode)
1994
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self - Host
1994
Duckman
(1 episode)
1994
Burke's Law
Vinnie Piatte · (26 episodes)
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Buddy Blake · (1 episode)
1993
seaQuest DSV
Nick Piccolo · (1 episode)
1993
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Self
1993
Fievel's American Tails
Tiger (voice) · (13 episodes)
1992
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Nicodemus (voice)
1991
The All-New Candid Camera
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1991
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Big Kahuna (voice) · (1 episode)
1991
Rugrats
Director (voice) · (1 episode)
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
(1 episode)
1990
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har · (20 episodes)
1990
B.L. Stryker
(1 episode)
1989
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(1 episode)
1988
21 Jump Street
Uncle Nick · (1 episode)
1987
Married... with Children
Floyd the Dog (voice) · (1 episode)
1987
Amazing Stories
Guilt · (1 episode)
1985
Happy
Roger Hanover
1983
This Is Your Life
Self · (1 episode)
1983
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Melvin P. Thorpe
1982
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
1981
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Himself
1980
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1979
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Self
1976
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
The Jacksons
El mismo · (1 episode)
1976
The Smothers Brothers Show
(1 episode)
1975
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · (3 episodes)
1974
Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · (2 episodes)
1973
Lotsa Luck
Stanley Belmont · (23 episodes)
1973
The Roman Holidays
Mr. Evictus (voice) · (13 episodes)
1972
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1970
Medical Center
(1 episode)
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (3 episodes)
1969
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
(1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (1 episode)
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · (1 episode)
1967
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
(1 episode)
1966
The Dean Martin Show
(2 episodes)
1965
The Munsters
(1 episode)
1964
Diary of a Bachelor
Marvin Rollins
1964
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (5 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (13 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (2 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (5 episodes)
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1961
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Thomas Moon (uncredited)
1957