Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise
DeLuise in 1975
Born
Dominick DeLuise

(1933-08-01)August 1, 1933
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedMay 4, 2009(2009-05-04) (aged 75)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Alma materTufts University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • director
  • chef
  • author
Years active1951–2009
Spouse
(m. 1965)
ChildrenPeter DeLuise
Michael DeLuise
David DeLuise

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