Dom DeLuise

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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Dettaglio della persona

Dom DeLuise

Filmografia

A prova di errore

La pazza storia del mondo

Il silenzio dei prosciutti

Don't Drink the Water

L'ultima follia di Mel Brooks

Ecco il film dei Muppet

Fievel sbarca in America

La corsa più pazza d'America

Un genio in pannolino

Brisby e il segreto di NIMH

Fievel - Il tesoro dell'isola di Manhattan

Luna di miele stregata

Robin Hood - Un uomo in calzamaglia

Charlie - Anche i cani vanno in paradiso

La corsa più pazza d'America n. 2

Il mistero delle dodici sedie

Poliziotti a due zampe

Oliver & Company

Io, modestamente, Mosè

L'auto più pazza del mondo

La mia spia di mezzanotte

Una canaglia a tutto gas

Fievel - il mistero del mostro della notte

Quasi incinta

Le avventure di Stanley

Diary of a Young Comic

La fine... della fine

Il fratello più furbo di Sherlock Holmes

A proposito di omicidi...

Un vestito per un cadavere

Papà, comando io!

Biancaneve e vissero felici e contenti

The Godson

Il più grande amatore del mondo

Pastasciutta... amore mio!

Pericolosamente Johnny

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Back in the Saddle

Le nuove avventure di Charlie

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise

Anche i cani vanno in paradiso - Un racconto di Natale

Un tassinaro a New York

Chi è Harry Kellerman e perché parla male di me?

L'ultima coppia sposata

Norwood

Red Line

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition

Mafiosi di mezza tacca e una governante dritta

Hot Stuff

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

Una meravigliosa realtà

Munchie

Sextette

Il soldatino di latta

Magic with the Stars

Only with Married Men

Lion of Oz

I Love Muppets

Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'

In un mare di guai

Killer per caso

Magie del cuore

Fievel conquista il West

Mezzogiorno e mezzo di fuoco

Baryshnikov in Hollywood

Il segreto di NIMH 2 - Timmy alla riscossa

Evil Roy Slade

Going Bananas

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

Balle spaziali

Amazing Stories: The Movie III

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Diary of a Bachelor