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The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Dom DeLuise
Acting
Born:August 1, 1933
Died:May 4, 2009(aged 75)
Birthplace:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality:United States
Education:Tufts University, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, High School of Performing Arts
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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.
Filmography (90 movies)
7.8
7.8
Fail Safe
1964
as TSgt. Collins
7.8
7.8
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008
as Self
7.6
7.6
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self
7.4
7.4
The Secret of NIMH
1982
as Jeremy (voice)
7.2
7.2
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Bernie the Agent
7.2
7.2
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Buddy Bizarre
7.0
7.0
Hot Stuff
1979
Director
6.9
6.9
The Busy Body
1967
as Kurt Brock
6.8
6.8
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
6.8
6.8
History of the World: Part I
1981
as Emperor Nero
6.7
6.7
An American Tail
1986
as Tiger (voice)
6.7
6.7
Oliver & Company
1988
as Fagin (voice)
6.7
6.7
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
6.6
6.6
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968
as J. Gardner Monroe
6.6
6.6
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993
as Don Giovanni
6.5
6.5
Happy
1983
Producer
6.5
6.5
Silent Movie
1976
as Dom Bell
6.3
6.3
The Twelve Chairs
1970
as Father Fyodor
6.3
6.3
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999
as Tiger (voice)
6.3
6.3
I Love Muppets
2002
as Self
6.3
6.3
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991
as Tiger (voice)
6.3
6.3
The Cheap Detective
1978
as Pepe Damascus
6.3
6.3
Johnny Dangerously
1984
as The Pope
6.3
6.3
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998
as Tiger (voice)
6.2
6.2
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
as Melvin P. Thorpe
6.2
6.2
The Cannonball Run
1981
as Victor
6.2
6.2
Evil Roy Slade
1972
as Logan Delp
6.2
6.2
The Glass Bottom Boat
1966
as Julius Pritter
6.2
6.2
The Tin Soldier
1995
as Mr. Fallon
6.0
6.0
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975
as Eduardo Gambetti
6.0
6.0
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981
as Self
6.0
6.0
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
6.0
6.0
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
6.0
6.0
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993
as Self
6.0
6.0
Back in the Saddle
2001
as Self (archive footage)
5.7
5.7
Fatso
1980
as Dominick DiNapoli
5.7
5.7
A Taxi Driver in New York
1987
as Capitano T. Favretto
5.7
5.7
Lion of Oz
2000
as Oscar Diggs (voice)
5.7
5.7
Happily Ever After
1989
as The Looking Glass (voice)
5.6
5.6
Red Line
1995
as Jerry
5.6
5.6
Norwood
1970
as Bill Bird
5.6
5.6
Girl Play
2004
as Gabriel
5.6
5.6
The Brainiacs.com
2000
as Ivan Lucre
5.5
5.5
The End
1978
as Marlon Borunki
5.5
5.5
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Adolph Zitz
5.5
5.5
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
as Doc
5.5
5.5
Don't Drink the Water
1994
as Father Drobney
5.4
5.4
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991
as Nicodemus (voice)
5.4
5.4
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
5.3
5.3
Haunted Honeymoon
1986
as Aunt Kate Abbot
5.2
5.2
The Good Bad Guy
1997
as Il giudice
5.0
5.0
A Troll in Central Park
1994
as Stanley (voice)
5.0
5.0
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
5.0
5.0
Shari's Passover Surprise
1996
as Dom
5.0
5.0
Boys Will Be Boys
1999
Director
5.0
5.0
Only with Married Men
1974
as Murray West
4.9
4.9
Loose Cannons
1990
as Harry 'The Hippo' Gutterman
4.9
4.9
The Silence of the Hams
1994
as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
4.7
4.7
Wholly Moses
1980
as Shadrach
4.6
4.6
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998
as Jeremy (voice)
4.6
4.6
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971
as Irwin Marcy
4.5
4.5
Almost Pregnant
1992
as Dr. Beckhard
4.2
4.2
The Last Married Couple in America
1980
as Walter Holmes
4.1
4.1
Baby Geniuses
1999
as Lenny
4.0
4.0
Mickey's Audition
1992
as Sound Man
3.8
3.8
Munchie
1992
as Munchie (voice)
3.7
3.7
Sextette
1978
as Dan Turner
3.7
3.7
Driving Me Crazy
1991
as Mr. B
3.7
3.7
Diary of a Bachelor
1964
as Marvin Rollins
3.1
3.1
The Godson
1998
as The Oddfather
3.0
3.0
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999
as Father O'Rdeal
3.0
3.0
Going Bananas
1987
as Big Bad Joe Hopkins
3.0
3.0
The Skateboard Kid
1993
as Rip (voice)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985
as Self
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009
as Self
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976
as Self
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009
as Self
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982
as The Producer
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994
as Self - Host
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982
as Self
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
as Myrin (voice)
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009
as Self
Magic with the Stars
1982
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
as Himself
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
TBA
as (archive footage)
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957
as Thomas Moon (uncredited)
According to Dom
2009
as Self
Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972
as Mario Azzecca
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
as Himself
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