Dom DeLuise
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.
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Myrin (voice)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Self
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Self
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Self
According to Dom
Self
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Self
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Girl Play
Gabriel
I Love Muppets
Self
Back in the Saddle
Self (archive footage)
The Brainiacs.com
Ivan Lucre
Lion of Oz
Oscar Diggs (voice)
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Tiger (voice)
Baby Geniuses
Lenny
Boys Will Be Boys
Chef
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Father O'Rdeal
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Jeremy (voice)
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
The Godson
The Oddfather
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Tiger (voice)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The Good Bad Guy
Il giudice
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Dom
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Red Line
Jerry
The Tin Soldier
Mr. Fallon
Don't Drink the Water
Father Drobney
A Troll in Central Park
Stanley (voice)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self - Host
The Silence of the Hams
Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Don Giovanni
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Self
The Skateboard Kid
Rip (voice)
Mickey's Audition
Sound Man
Almost Pregnant
Dr. Beckhard
Munchie
Munchie (voice)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Nicodemus (voice)
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Tiger (voice)
Driving Me Crazy
Mr. B
Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes
Emperor (voice)
Loose Cannons
Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Happily Ever After
The Looking Glass (voice)
Oliver & Company
Fagin (voice)
A Taxi Driver in New York
Capitano T. Favretto
Going Bananas
Big Bad Joe Hopkins
Spaceballs
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
An American Tail
Tiger (voice)
Haunted Honeymoon
Aunt Kate Abbot
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Self
Johnny Dangerously
The Pope
Cannonball Run II
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
Happy
Roger Hanover
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Melvin P. Thorpe
The Secret of NIMH
Jeremy (voice)
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Self
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
The Producer
Magic with the Stars
Self
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
The Cannonball Run
Victor
History of the World: Part I
Emperor Nero
Smokey and the Bandit II
Doc
Wholly Moses
Shadrach
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Self
The Last Married Couple in America
Walter Holmes
Fatso
Dominick DiNapoli
Hot Stuff
Ernie Fortunato
The Muppet Movie
Bernie the Agent
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
Diary of a Young Comic
Himself
The Cheap Detective
Pepe Damascus
The End
Marlon Borunki
Sextette
Dan Turner
The World's Greatest Lover
Adolph Zitz
Superstunt
Self
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Self
Silent Movie
Dom Bell
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Eduardo Gambetti
Only with Married Men
Murray West
Blazing Saddles
Buddy Bizarre
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Mario Azzecca
Evil Roy Slade
Logan Delp
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Irwin Marcy
Norwood
Bill Bird
The Twelve Chairs
Father Fyodor
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
J. Gardner Monroe
The Busy Body
Kurt Brock
The Glass Bottom Boat
Julius Pritter
Fail Safe
TSgt. Collins
Diary of a Bachelor
Marvin Rollins
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Thomas Moon (uncredited)