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person_profile-Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise Died at age: 75

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Dom DeLuise

Date of Birth:

Aug 01, 1933

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

May 04, 2009

Biography of

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.

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Dom DeLuise

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Filmography of

Dom DeLuise

Found 80 Movies in total

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2013

... 2008

Girl Play

Gabriel ( Actor )

... 2004

I Love Muppets

Self ( Actor )

... 2002

Monsters, Inc.

Narrator (voice) ( Actor )

... 2001

The Brainiacs.com

Ivan Lucre ( Actor )

... 2000

Lion of Oz

Oscar Diggs (voice) ( Actor )

... 2000

... 1999

Baby Geniuses

Lenny ( Actor )

... 1999

Boys Will Be Boys

Chef ( Actor )

Director

... 1999

... 1998

An All Dogs Christmas Carol

Itchy Itchiford (voice) ( Actor )

... 1998

The Godson

The Oddfather ( Actor )

... 1998

... 1998

The Good Bad Guy

Il giudice ( Actor )

... 1997

... 1996

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

Itchy Itchiford (voice) ( Actor )

... 1996

Red Line

Jerry ( Actor )

... 1995

The Tin Soldier

Mr. Fallon ( Actor )

... 1995

Don't Drink the Water

Father Drobney ( Actor )

... 1994

A Troll in Central Park

Stanley (voice) ( Actor )

... 1994

... 1994

The Silence of the Hams

Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza ( Actor )

... 1994

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Don Giovanni ( Actor )

... 1993

The Skateboard Kid

Rip (voice) ( Actor )

... 1993

Almost Pregnant

Dr. Beckhard ( Actor )

... 1992

Munchie

Munchie (voice) ( Actor )

... 1992

The Magic Voyage

Christopher Columbus (voice) ( Actor )

... 1992

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Himself - Host / Narrator ( Actor )

... 1992

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Tiger (voice) ( Actor )

... 1991

Driving Me Crazy

Mr. B ( Actor )

... 1991

Loose Cannons

Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman ( Actor )

... 1990

All Dogs Go to Heaven

Itchy Itchiford (voice) ( Actor )

... 1989

Happily Ever After

The Looking Glass (voice) ( Actor )

... 1989

Oliver & Company

Fagin (voice) ( Actor )

... 1988

A Taxi Driver in New York

Capitano T. Favretto ( Actor )

... 1987

Going Bananas

Big Bad Joe Hopkins ( Actor )

... 1987

Spaceballs

Pizza the Hutt (voice) ( Actor )

... 1987

An American Tail

Tiger (voice) ( Actor )

... 1986

Haunted Honeymoon

Aunt Kate Abbot ( Actor )

... 1986

... 1985

Johnny Dangerously

The Pope ( Actor )

... 1984

Cannonball Run II

Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni ( Actor )

... 1984

Happy

Roger Hanover ( Actor )

Producer

... 1983

... 1982

The Secret of NIMH

Jeremy (voice) ( Actor )

... 1982

... 1982

... 1982

... 1982

The Cannonball Run

Victor ( Actor )

... 1981

History of the World: Part I

Emperor Nero ( Actor )

... 1981

... 1980

Wholly Moses

Shadrach ( Actor )

... 1980

... 1980

The Last Married Couple in America

Walter Holmes ( Actor )

... 1980

Fatso

Dominick DiNapoli ( Actor )

... 1980

Hot Stuff

Ernie Fortunato ( Actor )

Director

... 1979

The Muppet Movie

Bernie the Agent ( Actor )

... 1979

... 1979

Diary of a Young Comic

Himself ( Actor )

... 1979

The Cheap Detective

Pepe Damascus ( Actor )

... 1978

The End

Marlon Borunki ( Actor )

... 1978

Sextette

Dan Turner ( Actor )

... 1978

The World's Greatest Lover

Adolph Zitz ( Actor )

... 1977

... 1976

Silent Movie

Dom Bell ( Actor )

... 1976

... 1975

Only with Married Men

Murray West ( Actor )

... 1974

Blazing Saddles

Buddy Bizarre ( Actor )

... 1974

Every Little Crook and Nanny

Mario Azzecca ( Actor )

... 1972

Evil Roy Slade

Logan Delp ( Actor )

... 1972

... 1971

Norwood

Bill Bird ( Actor )

... 1970

The Twelve Chairs

Father Fyodor ( Actor )

... 1970

... 1968

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

J. Gardner Monroe ( Actor )

... 1968

The Busy Body

Kurt Brock ( Actor )

... 1967

The Glass Bottom Boat

Julius Pritter ( Actor )

... 1966

Fail Safe

TSgt. Collins ( Actor )

... 1964

Diary of a Bachelor

Marvin Rollins ( Actor )

... 1964