Acting
Dom DeLuise
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 with Dom DeLuise
Spaceballs
1987
The Cannonball Run
1981
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989
Blazing Saddles
1974
An American Tail
1986
Oliver & Company
1988
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
The Muppet Movie
1979
Happy
1983
Cannonball Run II
1984
The Secret of NIMH
1982
Silent Movie
1976
Baby Geniuses
1999
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996
Girl Play
2004
Fail Safe
1964
Superstunt
1977
History of the World: Part I
1981
The Twelve Chairs
1970
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998
Happily Ever After
1989
Driving Me Crazy
1991
The Silence of the Hams
1994
The Cheap Detective
1978
A Troll in Central Park
1994
Loose Cannons
1990
Haunted Honeymoon
1986
Johnny Dangerously
1984
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
Wholly Moses
1980
Magic with the Stars
1982
Lion of Oz
2000
I Love Muppets
2002
The End
1978
Almost Pregnant
1992
Hot Stuff
1979
The Glass Bottom Boat
1966
Evil Roy Slade
1972
Munchie
1992
The Godson
1998
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975
Fatso
1980
The Busy Body
1967
Going Bananas
1987
Mickey's Audition
1992
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
Only with Married Men
1974
According to Dom
2009
Don't Drink the Water
1994
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
Sextette
1978
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
1996
The Good Bad Guy
1997
Red Line
1995
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985
The Brainiacs.com
2000
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971
Boys Will Be Boys
1999
The Last Married Couple in America
1980
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008
The Tin Soldier
1995
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994
Norwood
1970
The Skateboard Kid
1993
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999
Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981
Diary of a Bachelor
1964
A Taxi Driver in New York
1987
Back in the Saddle
2001
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
1990
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957
TV Shows with Dom DeLuise
Stargate SG-1
1997
Rugrats
1991
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Married... with Children
1987
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
21 Jump Street
1987
Dexter's Laboratory
1996
Robot Chicken
2005
Hollywood Squares
1998
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Hercules
1998
seaQuest DSV
1993
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Cow and Chicken
1997
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Amazing Stories
1985
The Ren & Stimpy Show
1991
The Munsters
1964
Medical Center
1969
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Duck Dodgers
2003
Duckman
1994
The Muppet Show
1976
Dinah!
1974
Cybill
1995
The Magic School Bus
1994
I Am Weasel
1997
The Dean Martin Show
1965
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
Burke's Law
1994
Pet Star
2002
The Naked Truth
1995
Legends
2006
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
Father of the Pride
2004
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
1996
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Police Academy: The Series
1997
The Jacksons
1976
B.L. Stryker
1989
Fievel's American Tails
1992
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
2008
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
1990
Lotsa Luck
1973
The Roman Holidays
1972
Emeril
2001
This Is Your Life
1983
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
1998
Living in TV Land
2004
The Smothers Brothers Show
1975
The All-New Candid Camera
1991