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American actor (1933–2009)

Person · Open Library

Works
11

Top works

  • The Secret of NIMH
  • King Bobs New Clothes
  • Charlie the caterpillar
  • Dom DeLuise's Hansel & Gretel
  • Dom DeLuise's the nightingale

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Film & TV

Acting · 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…

Known for

  • Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm — Myrin (voice)2019
  • Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films — Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive footage) (uncredited)2014
  • Mel Brooks: Make a Noise — Self (archive footage)2013
  • Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition — Self2009
  • Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' — Self2009
  • Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense — Self2009
  • According to Dom — Self2009
  • Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation — Self2008
  • Spaceballs: The Animated Series — Pizza the Hutt (voice)2008
  • The Best of Carson, Volume 12006

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1933
Active to
2009

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,698
Total plays
7,980

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Key facts

Born
Dominick DeLuise , ( 1933-08-01 ) August 1, 1933, New York City , New York , U.S.
Died
May 4, 2009 (2009-05-04) (aged 75), Santa Monica, California , U.S.
Resting place
Calvary Cemetery
Alma mater
Tufts University
Occupations
Actor musician comedian director chef author
Years active
1951–2009
Spouse
Carol Arthur ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1965 ) ​
Children
Peter Michael David

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Encyclopedic overview

Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, comedian, director, musician, chef, and author. Known primarily for comedic 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.

Early life

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