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Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Aug 1, 1933 — May 4, 2009 (75 years) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
63 Movies 33 Series
A career spanning 69+ years and 96+ titles makes Dom DeLuise one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Pizza the Hutt in 'Spaceballs' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
History of the World: Part I
as Emperor Nero
Cannonball Run II
as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
The Silence of the Hams
as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Silent Movie
as Dom Bell
75R.I.P.
63Movies
33Series
A career spanning 69+ years and 96+ titles makes Dom DeLuise one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Pizza the Hutt in 'Spaceballs' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
History of the World: Part I
as Emperor Nero
Cannonball Run II
as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
The Silence of the Hams
as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
Silent Movie
as Dom Bell
75 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
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33
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Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Pizza the Hutt (voice) · 1 episode
★ 4.3
2008–
TV
Duck Dodgers
Roy Serpenti (voice) · 1 episode
★ 7.4
2005
TV
Robot Chicken
Victor Prinzim / Don DeLuise (voice) · 1 episode
★ 7.6
2005–
TV
Father of the Pride
Duke (voice) · 1 episode
★ 5.0
2004–
TV
Girl Play
Gabriel
★ 5.7
2004
Film
Stargate SG-1
Urgo/Togar · 1 episode
★ 8.3
1999–2000
TV
The Brainiacs.com
Ivan Lucre
★ 5.9
2000
Film
Lion of Oz
Oscar Diggs (voice)
★ 5.8
2000
Film
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Tiger (voice)
★ 6.3
1999
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dom DeLuise still alive?
Dom DeLuise passed away on May 4, 2009 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Dom DeLuise?
Dom DeLuise is best known for roles in Spaceballs, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Blazing Saddles.
How many movies has Dom DeLuise been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1957), Dom DeLuise has appeared in 63 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was Dom DeLuise's first movie?
The career of Dom DeLuise began with The Ordeal of Thomas Moon (1957).
What is Dom DeLuise's most recent movie or series?
Dom DeLuise's most recent release is Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition, which premiered on December 15, 2009.
What TV shows has Dom DeLuise appeared in?
On television, Dom DeLuise has appeared in Stargate SG-1, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Married... with Children, Dexter's Laboratory.
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Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
1933-08-01 · 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.

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