Dom DeLuise

92 years old Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Recent movies

# Name Character Rating
1 Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited) 8.2
2 Lion of Oz (2000) Oscar Diggs (voice) -
3 The Brainiacs.com (2000) Ivan Lucre -
4 An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster (1999) Tiger (voice) 5
5 Baby Geniuses (1999) Lenny 3.6
6 An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998) Tiger (voice) 5.7
7 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) Jeremy (voice) 4
8 An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998) Itchy Itchiford (voice) 7.5
9 All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) Itchy Itchiford (voice) 5.8
10 Don't Drink the Water (1994) Father Drobney 5
11 A Troll in Central Park (1994) Stanley (voice) -
12 The Silence of the Hams (1994) Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza 6
13 Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Don Giovanni 6.7
14 Munchie (1992) Munchie (voice) -
15 An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) Tiger (voice) 6.7
16 Driving Me Crazy (1991) Mr. B 6.5
17 Loose Cannons (1990) Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman -
18 All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) Itchy Itchiford (voice) 7.3
19 Happily Ever After (1989) The Looking Glass (voice) 8
20 Oliver & Company (1988) Fagin (voice) 7.1
21 Spaceballs (1987) Pizza the Hutt (voice) 7.3
22 Haunted Honeymoon (1986) Aunt Kate Abbot 6.3
23 An American Tail (1986) Tiger (voice) 6.9
24 Cannonball Run II (1984) Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni 7.2
25 Johnny Dangerously (1984) The Pope 6.5
26 The Secret of NIMH (1982) Jeremy (voice) 7.6
27 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) Melvin P. Thorpe 7.3
28 History of the World: Part I (1981) Emperor Nero 7.3
29 The Cannonball Run (1981) Victor 7
30 Fatso (1980) Dominick DiNapoli 8
31 Wholly Moses (1980) Shadrach -
32 Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) Doc 6
33 The Muppet Movie (1979) Bernie the Agent 7.9
34 Hot Stuff (1979) Director / Writer -
35 Sextette (1978) Dan Turner -
36 The End (1978) Marlon Borunki 2
37 The Cheap Detective (1978) Pepe Damascus 5
38 The World's Greatest Lover (1977) Adolph Zitz 6
39 Silent Movie (1976) Dom Bell 5.5
40 The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) Eduardo Gambetti 6
41 Blazing Saddles (1974) Buddy Bizarre 7.9
42 The Twelve Chairs (1970) Father Fyodor 6.3
43 Fail Safe (1964) TSgt. Collins 8.5