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