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.
95 movies · 60 shows
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019·0.0
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014·7.2
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013·8.2
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009·0.0
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009·0.0
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009·0.0
According to Dom
2009·0.0
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008·7.8
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006·10.0
Girl Play
2004·5.7
I Love Muppets
2002·6.3
Back in the Saddle
2001·6.5
The Brainiacs.com
2000·5.9
Lion of Oz
2000·5.8
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999·6.3
Baby Geniuses
1999·4.1
Boys Will Be Boys
1999·6.2
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999·5.3
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999·4.7
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998·6.1
The Godson
1998·3.3
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998·6.3
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998·6.5
The Good Bad Guy
1997·5.9
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
1996·7.0
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996·6.0
Red Line
1995·6.0
The Tin Soldier
1995·6.3
Don't Drink the Water
1994·5.5
A Troll in Central Park
1994·5.1
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994·0.0
The Silence of the Hams
1994·4.9
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993·6.6
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993·6.4
The Skateboard Kid
1993·3.3
Mickey's Audition
1992·4.0
Almost Pregnant
1992·4.9
Munchie
1992·4.1
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992·7.0
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991·5.9
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991·6.3
Driving Me Crazy
1991·3.8
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
1990·6.0
Loose Cannons
1990·5.0
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989·6.8
Happily Ever After
1989·5.8
Oliver & Company
1988·6.7
A Taxi Driver in New York
1987·5.8
Going Bananas
1987·3.6
Spaceballs
1987·6.9
An American Tail
1986·6.8
Haunted Honeymoon
1986·5.4
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985·7.0
Johnny Dangerously
1984·6.3
Cannonball Run II
1984·5.4
Happy
1983·8.3
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982·6.2
The Secret of NIMH
1982·7.4
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982·0.0
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982·0.0
Magic with the Stars
1982·9.0
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981·6.0
The Cannonball Run
1981·6.2
History of the World: Part I
1981·6.8
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980·5.5
Wholly Moses
1980·4.8
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980·0.0
The Last Married Couple in America
1980·4.4
Fatso
1980·5.8
Hot Stuff
1979·7.0
The Muppet Movie
1979·7.2
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979·6.2
Diary of a Young Comic
1979·7.0
The Cheap Detective
1978·6.4
The End
1978·5.6
Sextette
1978·4.0
The World's Greatest Lover
1977·5.6
Superstunt
1977·0.0
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976·0.0
Silent Movie
1976·6.5
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975·6.0
Only with Married Men
1974·7.5
Blazing Saddles
1974·7.2
Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972·7.5
Evil Roy Slade
1972·6.3
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971·4.8
Norwood
1970·6.1
The Twelve Chairs
1970·6.3
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968·7.6
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968·6.7
The Busy Body
1967·7.2
The Glass Bottom Boat
1966·6.3
Fail Safe
1964·7.8
Diary of a Bachelor
1964·4.8
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957·0.0