Cast
Dom DeLuise
Acting
Cast
Dom DeLuise
Known for
Acting
Born
1933-08-01
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
2009-05-04
Also known as دام دیلوئیس, Dominick DeLuise, Dom De Luise
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.
Spaceballs
as Pizza the Hutt (voice)
All Dogs Go to Heaven
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Blazing Saddles
as Buddy Bizarre
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
as Don Giovanni
Oliver & Company
as Fagin (voice)
An American Tail
as Tiger (voice)
The Cannonball Run
as Victor
The Secret of NIMH
as Jeremy (voice)
Cannonball Run II
as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
The Muppet Movie
as Bernie the Agent
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
as Tiger (voice)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Melvin P. Thorpe
Smokey and the Bandit II
as Doc
Fail Safe
as TSgt. Collins
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
as Tiger (voice)
Baby Geniuses
as Lenny
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
Loose Cannons
as Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
The Silence of the Hams
as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Happily Ever After
as The Looking Glass (voice)
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
as Self
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
as Tiger (voice)
The End
as Marlon Borunki
The Cheap Detective
as Pepe Damascus
Silent Movie
as Dom Bell
Almost Pregnant
as Dr. Beckhard
History of the World: Part I
as Emperor Nero
Johnny Dangerously
as The Pope
Munchie
as Munchie (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
as Jeremy (voice)
The Glass Bottom Boat
as Julius Pritter
A Troll in Central Park
as Stanley (voice)
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self
The World's Greatest Lover
as Adolph Zitz
The Godson
as The Oddfather
Don't Drink the Water
as Father Drobney
Driving Me Crazy
as Mr. B
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
as Eduardo Gambetti
Red Line
as Jerry
Happy
as Roger Hanover
The Twelve Chairs
as Father Fyodor
Girl Play
as Gabriel
Haunted Honeymoon
as Aunt Kate Abbot
Sextette
as Dan Turner
Hot Stuff
as Ernie Fortunato
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
as Self
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Fatso
as Dominick DiNapoli
Wholly Moses
as Shadrach
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Myrin (voice)
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as Self (archive footage)
Norwood
as Bill Bird
Diary of a Bachelor
as Marvin Rollins
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
as J. Gardner Monroe
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The Busy Body
as Kurt Brock
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
as Self
Superstunt
as Self
Evil Roy Slade
as Logan Delp
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
as Irwin Marcy
Going Bananas
as Big Bad Joe Hopkins
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
as Self
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Lion of Oz
as Oscar Diggs (voice)
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
as Father O'Rdeal
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self - Host
Diary of a Young Comic
as Himself
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
as Dom
Magic with the Stars
as Self
I Love Muppets
as Self
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
as Self
Back in the Saddle
as Self (archive footage)
The Last Married Couple in America
as Walter Holmes
The Brainiacs.com
as Ivan Lucre
Every Little Crook and Nanny
as Mario Azzecca
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
as Self
The Skateboard Kid
as Rip (voice)
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
as Self
Only with Married Men
as Murray West
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
The Tin Soldier
as Mr. Fallon
A Taxi Driver in New York
as Capitano T. Favretto
The Good Bad Guy
as Il giudice
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
as (archive footage)
Boys Will Be Boys
as Chef
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
as Self
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
as The Producer
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
as Nicodemus (voice)
According to Dom
as Self
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
as Self
Mickey's Audition
as Sound Man
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
as Emperor (voice)
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
as Thomas Moon (uncredited)
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
as Self