Dom DeLuise
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
1962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest
1962
Series
Stargate SG-1
Urgo/Togar
1997
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
Married... with Children
Floyd the Dog (voice)
1987
Series
Rugrats
Director (voice)
1991
Series
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
Series
Robot Chicken
2005
Series
Robot Chicken
Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice)
2005
Series
21 Jump Street
Uncle Nick
1987
Series
Diagnosis: Murder
Buddy Blake
1993
Series
Beverly Hills, 90210
Magic Morton
1990
Series
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Mortimer
1996
Series
Dexter's Laboratory
Koosalagoopagoop (voice)
1996
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Series
3rd Rock from the Sun
Mr. Polone
1996
Series
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
Series
Cow and Chicken
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice)
1997
Series
Cow and Chicken
Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
1997
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters
1967
Series
Hercules
Bacchus (voice)
1998
Series
The Wild Thornberrys
Baby Condor (voice)
1998
Series
seaQuest DSV
Nick Piccolo
1993
Series
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Big Kahuna (voice)
1991
Series
Medical Center
1969
Series
Duckman
The Governor (voice)
1994
Series
Duck Dodgers
Roy Serpenti (voice)
2003
Series
Amazing Stories
Guilt
1985
Series
The Munsters
1964
Series
The Magic School Bus
Baker (voice)
1994
Series
Cybill
Dom DeLuise (uncredited)
1995
Series
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
1976
Series
Dinah!
Self
1974
Series
The Dean Martin Show
1965
Series
I Am Weasel
Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice)
1997
Series
I Am Weasel
Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
1997
Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
Film
Spaceballs
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
1987
Film
Oliver & Company
Fagin (voice)
1988
Series
The Naked Truth
1995
Series
Burke's Law
Vinnie Piatte
1994
Series
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
1973
Series
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
Itchy (voice)
1996
Series
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
1970
Film
Blazing Saddles
Buddy Bizarre
1974
Film
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Don Giovanni
1993
Series
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
1969
Series
Legends
Self
2006
Film
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1989
Film
The Muppet Movie
Bernie the Agent
1979
Series
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968
Series
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Stanley Umlaut
1966
Film
The Cannonball Run
Victor
1981
Series
Pet Star
Self - Judge
2002
Film
The Secret of NIMH
Jeremy (voice)
1982
Film
An American Tail
Tiger (voice)
1986
Series
Father of the Pride
Duke (voice)
2004
Film
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Melvin P. Thorpe
1982
Film
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Tiger (voice)
1991
Film
Fail Safe
TSgt. Collins
1964
Series
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har
1990
Series
Police Academy: The Series
Zeus
1997
Series
B.L. Stryker
1989
Film
Baby Geniuses
Lenny
1999
Film
Cannonball Run II
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
1984
Film
Silent Movie
Dom Bell
1976
Series
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
1974
Film
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1996
Film
Smokey and the Bandit II
Doc
1980
Series
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
2008
Series
Fievel's American Tails
Tiger (voice)
1992
Series
The Roman Holidays
Mr. Evictus (voice)
1972
Series
The Jacksons
El mismo
1976
Film
The Cheap Detective
Pepe Damascus
1978
Film
A Troll in Central Park
Stanley (voice)
1994
Series
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest
1996
Film
Loose Cannons
Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
1990
Series
Lotsa Luck
Stanley Belmont
1973
Film
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Jeremy (voice)
1999
Film
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Tiger (voice)
1998
This Is Your Life
Self
1983
Series
Emeril
2001
Film
Haunted Honeymoon
Aunt Kate Abbot
1986
Film
Johnny Dangerously
The Pope
1984
Film
The End
Marlon Borunki
1978
Living in TV Land
2004
Film
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
2014
Film
The Twelve Chairs
Father Fyodor
1970
Film
History of the World: Part I
Emperor Nero
1981
Film
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Eduardo Gambetti
1975
Film
The Silence of the Hams
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
1994
Film
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Tiger (voice)
1999
Film
The Glass Bottom Boat
Julius Pritter
1966
Series
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
Cookie the Cook
1998
Film
Driving Me Crazy
Mr. B
1991
Film
Wholly Moses
Shadrach
1980
Film
Happy
Roger Hanover
1983
Film
The World's Greatest Lover
Adolph Zitz
1977
Film
Happily Ever After
The Looking Glass (voice)
1989
Film
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1998
Film
Girl Play
Gabriel
2004
Film
Only with Married Men
Murray West
1974
Film
Don't Drink the Water
Father Drobney
1994
Film
The Last Married Couple in America
Walter Holmes
1980
Film
Munchie
Munchie (voice)
1992
Film
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self (archive footage)
2013
Series
The Smothers Brothers Show
1975
Film
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Self
1993
Film
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Self
1985
Film
Evil Roy Slade
Logan Delp
1972
Film
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1979
Film
Hot Stuff
Ernie Fortunato
1979
Superstunt
Self
1977
Film
Lion of Oz
Oscar Diggs (voice)
2000
Film
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Self
1980
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
1981
Film
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
J. Gardner Monroe
1968
Film
Sextette
Dan Turner
1978
Film
The Godson
The Oddfather
1998
Film
Red Line
Jerry
1995
Film
Back in the Saddle
Self (archive footage)
2001
Film
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self
1968
Film
The Busy Body
Kurt Brock
1967
Film
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self - Host
1994
Film
Almost Pregnant
Dr. Beckhard
1992
Film
Magic with the Stars
Self
1982
Film
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Self
2008
Film
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Father O'Rdeal
1999
Film
Fatso
Dominick DiNapoli
1980
Film
I Love Muppets
Self
2002
Film
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Film
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
1992
Film
Going Bananas
Big Bad Joe Hopkins
1987
Film
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Myrin (voice)
2019
Film
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Irwin Marcy
1971
Film
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Mario Azzecca
1972
Film
Boys Will Be Boys
Chef
1999
Film
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Self
2009
Film
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Self
2009
Film
Diary of a Bachelor
Marvin Rollins
1964
Film
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
Film
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
The Producer
1982
Film
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
1979
Film
The Good Bad Guy
Il giudice
1997
Film
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Self
1982
Film
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
(archive footage)
Film
According to Dom
Self
2009
Film
The Brainiacs.com
Ivan Lucre
2000
Film
Mickey's Audition
Sound Man
1992
Film
Norwood
Bill Bird
1970
Film
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Dom
1996
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Nicodemus (voice)
1991
The All-New Candid Camera
Self - Host
1991
Film
The Skateboard Kid
Rip (voice)
1993
Film
The Tin Soldier
Mr. Fallon
1995
Film
A Taxi Driver in New York
Capitano T. Favretto
1987
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Self
1976
Film
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
Emperor (voice)
1990
Film
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Thomas Moon (uncredited)
1957
Film
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Self
2009