Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Acting
Born 1933-08-01 - Died 2009-05-04Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies (97)

Spaceballs
6.9

Spaceballs

1987Movie6.9
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
6.6

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

1993Movie6.6
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
6.2

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982Movie6.2
All Dogs Go to Heaven
6.8

All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989Movie6.8
The Muppet Movie
7.2

The Muppet Movie

1979Movie7.2
Blazing Saddles
7.2

Blazing Saddles

1974Movie7.2
The Cannonball Run
6.1

The Cannonball Run

1981Movie6.1
The Secret of NIMH
7.4

The Secret of NIMH

1982Movie7.4
An American Tail
6.8

An American Tail

1986Movie6.8
Oliver & Company
6.7

Oliver & Company

1988Movie6.7
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
6.3

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

1991Movie6.3
Sextette
4.0

Sextette

1978Movie4.0
Baby Geniuses
4.1

Baby Geniuses

1999Movie4.1
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
7.2

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014Movie7.2
Smokey and the Bandit II
5.5

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980Movie5.5
The Cheap Detective
6.3

The Cheap Detective

1978Movie6.3
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
6.1

An All Dogs Christmas Carol

1998Movie6.1
Cannonball Run II
5.4

Cannonball Run II

1984Movie5.4
Silent Movie
6.5

Silent Movie

1976Movie6.5
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
6.3

An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island

1998Movie6.3
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
6.0

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

1996Movie6.0
History of the World: Part I
6.8

History of the World: Part I

1981Movie6.8
Happily Ever After
5.8

Happily Ever After

1989Movie5.8
Fail Safe
7.8

Fail Safe

1964Movie7.8
Haunted Honeymoon
5.4

Haunted Honeymoon

1986Movie5.4
Driving Me Crazy
3.9

Driving Me Crazy

1991Movie3.9
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
6.3

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

1999Movie6.3
The Silence of the Hams
4.9

The Silence of the Hams

1994Movie4.9
The End
5.6

The End

1978Movie5.6
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
4.7

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1999Movie4.7
Wholly Moses
4.7

Wholly Moses

1980Movie4.7
Johnny Dangerously
6.3

Johnny Dangerously

1984Movie6.3
A Troll in Central Park
5.1

A Troll in Central Park

1994Movie5.1
The Muppets Go Hollywood
6.2

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979Movie6.2
The Twelve Chairs
6.2

The Twelve Chairs

1970Movie6.2
Happy
8.3

Happy

1983Movie8.3
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
8.1

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

2013Movie8.1
Loose Cannons
5.0

Loose Cannons

1990Movie5.0
Don't Drink the Water
5.6

Don't Drink the Water

1994Movie5.6
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

1980Movie
The World's Greatest Lover
5.6

The World's Greatest Lover

1977Movie5.6
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
6.7

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

1968Movie6.7
Girl Play
5.7

Girl Play

2004Movie5.7
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
6.4

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

1993Movie6.4
I Love Muppets
6.3

I Love Muppets

2002Movie6.3
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
6.0

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

1975Movie6.0
The Glass Bottom Boat
6.3

The Glass Bottom Boat

1966Movie6.3
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
6.5

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998Movie6.5
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
10.0

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006Movie10.0
The Godson
3.3

The Godson

1998Movie3.3
Evil Roy Slade
6.3

Evil Roy Slade

1972Movie6.3
Munchie
4.1

Munchie

1992Movie4.1
Hot Stuff
7.0

Hot Stuff

1979Movie7.0
Lion of Oz
5.8

Lion of Oz

2000Movie5.8
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
5.3

My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

1999Movie5.3
Superstunt

Superstunt

1977Movie
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

2019Movie
The Last Married Couple in America
4.4

The Last Married Couple in America

1980Movie4.4
Going Bananas
3.6

Going Bananas

1987Movie3.6
The Skateboard Kid
3.3

The Skateboard Kid

1993Movie3.3
Red Line
6.0

Red Line

1995Movie6.0
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
7.8

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

2008Movie7.8
The Busy Body
7.2

The Busy Body

1967Movie7.2
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

2009Movie
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
4.8

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

1971Movie4.8
Amazing Stories: The Movie III

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

1998Movie
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
7.0

Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise

1996Movie7.0
Magic with the Stars
9.0

Magic with the Stars

1982Movie9.0
Fatso
5.8

Fatso

1980Movie5.8
Norwood
6.1

Norwood

1970Movie6.1
The Brainiacs.com
5.9

The Brainiacs.com

2000Movie5.9
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
5.9

Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas

1991Movie5.9
According to Dom

According to Dom

2009Movie
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
7.6

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968Movie7.6
Only with Married Men
7.5

Only with Married Men

1974Movie7.5
Boys Will Be Boys
6.2

Boys Will Be Boys

1999Movie6.2
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

2009Movie
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
8.5

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985Movie8.5
Diary of a Bachelor
4.8

Diary of a Bachelor

1964Movie4.8
Almost Pregnant
4.9

Almost Pregnant

1992Movie4.9
Diary of a Young Comic
7.0

Diary of a Young Comic

1979Movie7.0
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
7.0

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

1992Movie7.0
Baryshnikov in Hollywood

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

1982Movie
The Tin Soldier
6.3

The Tin Soldier

1995Movie6.3
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
6.0

All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

1981Movie6.0
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

1994Movie
The Good Bad Guy
5.9

The Good Bad Guy

1997Movie5.9
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

2009Movie
Every Little Crook and Nanny
7.5

Every Little Crook and Nanny

1972Movie7.5
Back in the Saddle
6.5

Back in the Saddle

2001Movie6.5
Mickey's Audition
4.0

Mickey's Audition

1992Movie4.0
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

1982Movie
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

1976Movie
A Taxi Driver in New York
5.8

A Taxi Driver in New York

1987Movie5.8
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
6.0

Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes

1990Movie6.0
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon

The Ordeal of Thomas Moon

1957Movie
Guilt Trip

Guilt Trip

Movie

TV Shows (60)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Hollywood Squares
7.6

Hollywood Squares

1998Series7.6
Married... with Children
7.7

Married... with Children

1987Series7.7
Rugrats
7.6

Rugrats

1991Series7.6
Stargate SG-1
8.3

Stargate SG-1

1997Series8.3
Robot Chicken
7.6

Robot Chicken

2005Series7.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Beverly Hills, 90210
7.3

Beverly Hills, 90210

1990Series7.3
Diagnosis: Murder
7.1

Diagnosis: Murder

1993Series7.1
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
7.8

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996Series7.8
Cow and Chicken
7.1

Cow and Chicken

1997Series7.1
Dexter's Laboratory
7.7

Dexter's Laboratory

1996Series7.7
21 Jump Street
7.3

21 Jump Street

1987Series7.3
The Merv Griffin Show
6.8

The Merv Griffin Show

1962Series6.8
3rd Rock from the Sun
7.5

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996Series7.5
The Wild Thornberrys
7.0

The Wild Thornberrys

1998Series7.0
The Munsters
7.9

The Munsters

1964Series7.9
seaQuest DSV
7.1

seaQuest DSV

1993Series7.1
The Carol Burnett Show
7.7

The Carol Burnett Show

1967Series7.7
Duck Dodgers
7.5

Duck Dodgers

2003Series7.5
Hercules
6.9

Hercules

1998Series6.9
The Ren & Stimpy Show
7.6

The Ren & Stimpy Show

1991Series7.6
Dinah!
7.0

Dinah!

1974Series7.0
Duckman
7.2

Duckman

1994Series7.2
Cybill
5.9

Cybill

1995Series5.9
Medical Center
6.4

Medical Center

1969Series6.4
The Magic School Bus
7.7

The Magic School Bus

1994Series7.7
Amazing Stories
7.5

Amazing Stories

1985Series7.5
The Muppet Show
8.0

The Muppet Show

1976Series8.0
I Am Weasel
7.1

I Am Weasel

1997Series7.1
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.8

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968Series6.8
The Dean Martin Show
7.4

The Dean Martin Show

1965Series7.4
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
6.9

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

1966Series6.9
The Flip Wilson Show
4.8

The Flip Wilson Show

1970Series4.8
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
6.1

All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

1996Series6.1
Father of the Pride
5.0

Father of the Pride

2004Series5.0
The Naked Truth
6.5

The Naked Truth

1995Series6.5
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
5.4

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973Series5.4
Burke's Law
6.8

Burke's Law

1994Series6.8
Pet Star
7.8

Pet Star

2002Series7.8
Legends
5.0

Legends

2006Series5.0
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
6.8

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969Series6.8
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
6.6

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

1968Series6.6
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
7.0

Wake, Rattle, and Roll

1990Series7.0
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.1

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996Series4.1
B.L. Stryker
6.1

B.L. Stryker

1989Series6.1
Tony Orlando and Dawn
3.5

Tony Orlando and Dawn

1974Series3.5
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
4.3

Spaceballs: The Animated Series

2008Series4.3
Police Academy: The Series
5.6

Police Academy: The Series

1997Series5.6
Fievel's American Tails
6.8

Fievel's American Tails

1992Series6.8
The Jacksons
9.2

The Jacksons

1976Series9.2
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
9.0

The Charlie Horse Music Pizza

1998Series9.0
Lotsa Luck
6.6

Lotsa Luck

1973Series6.6
The Roman Holidays
6.9

The Roman Holidays

1972Series6.9
The Smothers Brothers Show
9.0

The Smothers Brothers Show

1975Series9.0
This Is Your Life
7.0

This Is Your Life

1983Series7.0
Living in TV Land

Living in TV Land

2004Series
Emeril
9.0

Emeril

2001Series9.0
The All-New Candid Camera
7.0

The All-New Candid Camera

1991Series7.0