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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.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1933-08-01
- event Death Date 2009-05-04
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 10.2
- info Birth Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Dom DeLuise
7.9
Fail Safe
1964-10-07
6.8
History of the World: Part I
1981-06-12
4.9
The Silence of the Hams
1994-03-11
5.6
Don't Drink the Water
1994-12-18
6.6
Silent Movie
1976-06-17
7.2
The Muppet Movie
1979-06-22
6.8
An American Tail
1986-11-21
6.2
The Cannonball Run
1981-06-19
4.1
Baby Geniuses
1999-03-12
7.4
The Secret of NIMH
1982-06-17
6.3
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998-02-15
5.4
Haunted Honeymoon
1986-07-25
6.6
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993-07-28
6.8
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989-11-17
5.4
Cannonball Run II
1984-06-29
6.3
The Twelve Chairs
1970-10-28
5
Loose Cannons
1990-02-09
6.7
Oliver & Company
1988-11-18
4.7
Wholly Moses
1980-06-13
3.7
Driving Me Crazy
1991-05-16
6.2
The Glass Bottom Boat
1966-06-09
5.6
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980-08-15
6.4
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999-10-06
4.9
Almost Pregnant
1992-06-22
5
A Troll in Central Park
1994-10-07
0
Diary of a Young Comic
1979-02-03
5.5
The End
1978-05-10
6
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975-12-14
6.2
The Cheap Detective
1978-06-23
7.1
The Busy Body
1967-03-12
5.8
The Brainiacs.com
2000-12-22
5.6
Happily Ever After
1989-06-30
3.2
The Godson
1998-10-06
5.8
The World's Greatest Lover
1977-12-18
5.7
Fatso
1980-02-01
6.3
Johnny Dangerously
1984-12-21
8.2
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013-05-20
6.5
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992-04-05
6
Back in the Saddle
2001-06-19
5.9
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996-03-29
0
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985-07-09
0
Shari's Passover Surprise
1996-04-14
5.8
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998-11-17
5.7
A Taxi Driver in New York
1987-11-06
4.7
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971-06-15
4.4
The Last Married Couple in America
1980-04-03
5.6
Norwood
1970-11-24
6.6
Red Line
1995-12-07
0
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009-12-15
0
Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972-06-14
7
Hot Stuff
1979-08-10
0
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982-05-16
6.7
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968-05-24
3.9
Munchie
1992-05-15
3.7
Sextette
1978-03-03
6.6
The Tin Soldier
1995-05-27
0
Magic with the Stars
1982-01-17
5
Only with Married Men
1974-12-04
5.6
Lion of Oz
2000-09-26
6.3
I Love Muppets
2002-03-31
0
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009-12-15
5
Boys Will Be Boys
1999-02-24
5.2
The Good Bad Guy
1997-01-26
3
The Skateboard Kid
1993-06-23
6.4
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991-11-21
7.2
Blazing Saddles
1974-02-07
0
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982-04-21
4.7
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998-12-22
6.2
Evil Roy Slade
1972-02-18
3
Going Bananas
1987-08-05
10
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006-11-07
6.9
Spaceballs
1987-06-24
0
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
7.6
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968-12-19
4.9
The Magic Voyage
1992-04-09
3.7
Diary of a Bachelor
1964-09-04
3
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999-01-09
4
Mickey's Audition
1992-10-01
0
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980-05-03
6.5
Happy
1983-10-26
5.3
Girl Play
2004-07-11
0
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009-12-15
6
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993-07-27
0
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976-11-08
6.2
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982-07-23
6.5
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991-12-22
6
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981-12-13
5
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998-01-01
0
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994-08-09
6.3
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979-05-16
7.8
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008-03-31
0
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957-03-01
6.5
Fievel's American Tails
1992-09-12
7.1
Duckman
1994-03-05
7.5
Amazing Stories
1985-09-29
7.7
Robot Chicken
2005-02-20
6.6
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966-09-13
7.4
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990-10-04
7
seaQuest DSV
1993-09-12
8
The Munsters
1964-09-24
6.9
The Wild Thornberrys
1998-09-01
5.8
Cybill
1995-01-02
5.6
The Merv Griffin Show
1962-10-01
7.1
Diagnosis: Murder
1993-10-29
6.1
Medical Center
1969-09-24
7.1
Cow and Chicken
1997-09-16
7.3
Pet Star
2002-08-09
8.3
Stargate SG-1
1997-07-27
8
The Muppet Show
1976-09-05
5.9
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
1996-09-21
6.4
Lotsa Luck
1973-09-10
6
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
1990-09-17
6.6
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1967-09-09
5.8
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969-01-22
6.5
The Roman Holidays
1972-09-09
6.4
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968-09-21
7.3
The Dean Martin Show
1965-09-16
4.8
The Flip Wilson Show
1970-09-17
10
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
1998-01-05
9
The Jacksons
1976-06-16
0
Living in TV Land
2004-08-18
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962-10-01
3.5
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974-12-04
6
B.L. Stryker
1989-02-13
5.8
Police Academy: The Series
1997-09-22
0
Emeril
2001-09-25
7.9
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996-09-27
7.4
Duck Dodgers
2003-08-23
0
This Is Your Life
1983-09-24
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962-10-01
6.5
Hollywood Squares
1998-09-14
7.8
Married... with Children
1987-04-05
7.6
The Ren & Stimpy Show
1991-08-11
7.2
I Am Weasel
1997-07-22
7.2
I Am Weasel
1997-07-22
5.1
Father of the Pride
2004-08-31
0
The All-New Candid Camera
1991-11-12
5.1
The Mike Douglas Show
1961-12-11
5.5
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988-09-05
7.7
Dexter's Laboratory
1996-04-28
3.5
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996-06-10
6.8
Hercules
1998-08-31
7.6
The Magic School Bus
1994-09-10
7.6
Rugrats
1991-08-11
6.7
Burke's Law
1994-01-07
6.5
Dinah!
1974-10-21
4.1
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
2008-11-21
7.1
21 Jump Street
1987-04-12
5.1
The Mike Douglas Show
1961-12-11
7.6
The Carol Burnett Show
1967-09-11
7.5
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996-01-09
5
Legends
2006-11-17
5.3
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973-09-14
6.4
The Naked Truth
1995-09-13
0
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
1966-02-10
7.7
Robot Chicken
2005-02-20