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