
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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The Charlie Horse Music Pizza

The Jacksons

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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

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The Munsters

未知への飛行/フェイル・セイフ

Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

サブリナ

Married... with Children

Pet Star

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キャロル・バーネット・ショー

ロボット・チキン

デクスターズ ラボ

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The Dean Martin Christmas Show

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Amazing Stories

サード・ロック・フロム・ザ・サン

ニムの秘密

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Dean Martin Show

Hollywood Squares

ブレージングサドル

マペットの夢みるハリウッド

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

21ジャンプストリート

I Am Weasel

Duckman

Diagnosis: Murder

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シークエスト

Hot Stuff

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The Busy Body

Hercules

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天国から来たわんちゃん チャーリーのお話

Fievel's American Tails

メル・ブルックス/珍説世界史PART I

アメリカ物語

オリバー ニューヨーク子猫ものがたり

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Burke's Law

Dinah!

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

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メル・ブルックスのサイレント・ムービー

Happy

The Roman Holidays

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

Lotsa Luck

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

The Naked Truth

名探偵再登場

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

The Twelve Chairs

Johnny Dangerously

I Love Muppets

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island

The Glass Bottom Boat

Evil Roy Slade

The Merv Griffin Show

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

The Tin Soldier

The Muppets Go Hollywood

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An All Dogs Christmas Carol

Medical Center

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Back in the Saddle

Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes

Wake, Rattle, and Roll

B.L. Stryker

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

Cybill

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Police Academy: The Series

Fatso

Un tassinaro a New York

Lion of Oz

彼女が彼女を愛する時

Happily Ever After

Red Line

The Brainiacs.com

Norwood

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Don't Drink the Water

The End

The World's Greatest Lover

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The Mike Douglas Show

ライブ・ウィズ・ケリー

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Haunted Honeymoon

Killer per caso

Loose Cannons

セントラルパークの妖精

Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise

Only with Married Men

Boys Will Be Boys

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Legends

Il silenzio dei prosciutti

Father of the Pride

Wholly Moses

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

Almost Pregnant

Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

The Flip Wilson Show

Spaceballs: The Animated Series

The Last Married Couple in America

Baby Geniuses

Mickey's Audition

Munchie

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

結婚狂奏曲セクステット

Driving Me Crazy

Diary of a Bachelor

Tony Orlando and Dawn

The Skateboard Kid

The Godson

Going Bananas

My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception

Diary of a Young Comic

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

Every Little Crook and Nanny

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

Magic with the Stars

Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

The Ordeal of Thomas Moon

According to Dom

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Emeril