Dom DeLuise
Acting
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
Acting156
movieBongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
Myrin (voice)
movieElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieMel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013
Self (archive footage)
tvSpaceballs: The Animated Series
2008
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
tvLegends
2006
Self
tvRobot Chicken
2005
Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice)
tvFather of the Pride
2004
Duke (voice)
movieGirl Play
2004
Gabriel
tvDuck Dodgers
2003
Roy Serpenti (voice)
tvPet Star
2002
Self - Judge
movieBack in the Saddle
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Brainiacs.com
2000
Ivan Lucre
movieLion of Oz
2000
Oscar Diggs (voice)
movieMy X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999
Father O'Rdeal
movieThe Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
Jeremy (voice)
movieAn All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
movieThe Godson
1998
The Oddfather
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
tvThe Wild Thornberrys
1998
Baby Condor (voice)
tvHercules
1998
Bacchus (voice)
tvThe Charlie Horse Music Pizza
1998
Cookie the Cook
movieThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
tvCow and Chicken
1997
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice) / Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
tvStargate SG-1
1997
Urgo/Togar
tvI Am Weasel
1997
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice) / Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
movieThe Good Bad Guy
1997
Il giudice
tvSabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Mortimer
tvAll Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
1996
Itchy (voice)
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Self - Guest
tvDexter's Laboratory
1996
Koosalagoopagoop (voice)
movieAll Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
tv3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Mr. Polone
movieRed Line
1995
Jerry
movieThe Tin Soldier
1995
Mr. Fallon
tvCybill
1995
Dom DeLuise (uncredited)
movieDon't Drink the Water
1994
Father Drobney
movieA Troll in Central Park
1994
Stanley (voice)
tvThe Magic School Bus
1994
Baker (voice)
movieMae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994
Self - Host
movieThe Silence of the Hams
1994
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
tvDuckman
1994
The Governor (voice)
tvBurke's Law
1994
Vinnie Piatte
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Buddy Blake
tvseaQuest DSV
1993
Nick Piccolo
movieRobin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
Don Giovanni
movieThe Skateboard Kid
1993
Rip (voice)
movieMickey's Audition
1992
Sound Man
tvFievel's American Tails
1992
Tiger (voice)
movieAlmost Pregnant
1992
Dr. Beckhard
movieMunchie
1992
Munchie (voice)
movieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991
Nicodemus (voice)
movieAn American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991
Tiger (voice)
tvThe Ren & Stimpy Show
1991
The Big Kahuna (voice)
tvRugrats
1991
Director (voice)
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
Magic Morton
movieTimeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
1990
Emperor (voice)
tvWake, Rattle, and Roll
1990
Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har
movieLoose Cannons
1990
Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
movieAll Dogs Go to Heaven
1989
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
movieHappily Ever After
1989
The Looking Glass (voice)
movieOliver & Company
1988
Fagin (voice)
movieA Taxi Driver in New York
1987
Capitano T. Favretto
movieGoing Bananas
1987
Big Bad Joe Hopkins
movieSpaceballs
1987
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
tv21 Jump Street
1987
Uncle Nick
tvMarried... with Children
1987
Floyd the Dog (voice)
movieAn American Tail
1986
Tiger (voice)
movieHaunted Honeymoon
1986
Aunt Kate Abbot
movieJohnny Dangerously
1984
The Pope
movieCannonball Run II
1984
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
movieHappy
1983
Roger Hanover
movieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
Melvin P. Thorpe
movieThe Secret of NIMH
1982
Jeremy (voice)
movieBaryshnikov in Hollywood
1982
The Producer
movieHistory of the World: Part I
1981
Emperor Nero
movieWholly Moses
1980
Shadrach
movieThe Last Married Couple in America
1980
Walter Holmes
movieFatso
1980
Dominick DiNapoli
movieHot Stuff
1979
Ernie Fortunato
movieThe Muppet Movie
1979
Bernie the Agent
movieThe Cheap Detective
1978
Pepe Damascus
movieThe End
1978
Marlon Borunki
movieSextette
1978
Dan Turner
movieThe World's Greatest Lover
1977
Adolph Zitz
tvThe Muppet Show
1976
Self - Special Guest Star
movieSilent Movie
1976
Dom Bell
tvThe Jacksons
1976
El mismo
movieThe Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975
Eduardo Gambetti
movieOnly with Married Men
1974
Murray West
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieBlazing Saddles
1974
Buddy Bizarre
tvLotsa Luck
1973
Stanley Belmont
tvThe Roman Holidays
1972
Mr. Evictus (voice)
movieEvery Little Crook and Nanny
1972
Mario Azzecca
movieEvil Roy Slade
1972
Logan Delp
movieNorwood
1970
Bill Bird
movieThe Twelve Chairs
1970
Father Fyodor
movieWhat's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968
J. Gardner Monroe
tvThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self - Guest / Various Characters
movieThe Busy Body
1967
Kurt Brock
tvThe Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Stanley Umlaut
movieThe Glass Bottom Boat
1966
Julius Pritter
movieFail Safe
1964
TSgt. Collins
movieDiary of a Bachelor
1964
Marvin Rollins
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self / Self - Guest Host / Self - Guest
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host / Self
movieThe Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957
Thomas Moon (uncredited)
movieAmazing Stories: The Movie III
(archive footage)
Directing2
movieBoys Will Be Boys
1999
Director
movieHot Stuff
1979
Director
Production1
movieHappy
1983
Producer