Dom DeLuise

Acteur, Directeur, Scénariste, Producteur

1 août 1933 — 4 mai 2009 (75 ans)
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.

Films & Séries sur Plex

  • 21 Jump Street
    21 Jump Street5 saisons
  • Pico et Columbus : Le Voyage magique
    Pico et Columbus : Le Voyage magique1992
  • Girl Play
    Girl Play2004
  • Chéri... Fais moi un petit !
    Chéri... Fais moi un petit !1992
  • Les petits génies des affaires
    Les petits génies des affaires2000
  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
    My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception1999

Connue pour

  • La Folle Histoire du monde
    La Folle Histoire du monde1981
  • Charlie, mon héros
    Charlie, mon héros1989
  • Brisby et le Secret de NIMH
    Brisby et le Secret de NIMH1982
  • L'Équipée du Cannonball
    L'Équipée du Cannonball1981
  • Cannonball 2
    Cannonball 21984
  • Le Lutin magique
    Le Lutin magique1994
  • Oliver & Compagnie
    Oliver & Compagnie1988
  • La Dernière Folie de Mel Brooks
    La Dernière Folie de Mel Brooks1976
  • P'tits génies
    P'tits génies1999
  • Fievel au Far-West
    Fievel au Far-West1991
  • La Cage aux poules
    La Cage aux poules1982
  • Fievel et le nouveau monde
    Fievel et le nouveau monde1986
  • Tu fais pas le poids, Shérif !
    Tu fais pas le poids, Shérif !1980
  • Charlie 2
    Charlie 21996
  • Nuit de noces chez les fantômes
    Nuit de noces chez les fantômes1986
  • Le Mystère des 12 chaises
    Le Mystère des 12 chaises1970
  • Fatso
    Fatso1980
  • Suicidez-moi docteur
    Suicidez-moi docteur1978
  • Johnny le dangereux
    Johnny le dangereux1984
  • Le frère le plus fûté de Sherlock Holmes
    Le frère le plus fûté de Sherlock Holmes1975

Filmographie

2019
2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films · as Big Bad Joe Hopkins (archive Footage) (uncredited)
2008
Spaceballs: The Animated Series · as Pizza The Hutt (voice)
2005
Robot Chicken · as Victor Prinzim / Don Deluise (voice)
2004
Father of the Pride · as Duke (voice)
2004
Girl Play · as GabrielSur Plex
2004
Hit Celebrity TV Commercials · as Romeo - For Hefty Garbage Bags
2003
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection · as The Pope (this Is The Life)
2003
Duck Dodgers · as Roy Serpenti (voice)
2002
2001
Heavy Gear · as Mayor Anatol Kon
2000
2000
The Brainiacs.com · as Ivan LucreSur Plex
2000
Lion of Oz · as Oscar Diggs (voice)
1999
1999
Baby Geniuses · as Lenny
1999
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception · as Father O'rdealSur Plex
1998
1998
1998
An All Dogs Christmas Carol · as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1998
1998
The Godson · as The Oddfather
1998
The Wild Thornberrys · as Baby Condor (voice)
1998
Hercules · as Bacchus (voice)
1998
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos · as The Pope (this Is The Life)
1998
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza · as Cookie The Cook
1997
1997
Stargate SG-1 · as Urgo/togar
1997
I Am Weasel · as Mayor / Frenchman #3 / Neighbor #2 (voice)
1997
The Good Bad Guy · as Il Giudice
1997
Cow and Chicken · as Jean-Paul Beaver / Governor #2 / Owl #2 (voice)
1996
1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven · as Itchy (voice)
1996
1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 · as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1996
Dexter's Laboratory · as Koosalagoopagoop (voice)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun · as Mr. Polone
1995
Red Line · as Jerry
1995
1995
The Tin Soldier · as Mr. Fallon
1995
1994
Don't Drink the Water · as Father Drobney
1994
A Troll in Central Park · as Stanley (voice)
1994
The Magic School Bus · as Baker (voice)
1994
The Silence of the Hams · as Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza
1994
Burke's Law (1994) · as Vinnie Piatte
1994
Duckman · as The Governor (voice)
1993
Diagnosis Murder · as Buddy Blake
1993
seaQuest DSV · as Nick Piccolo
1993
Robin Hood: Men in Tights · as Don Giovanni
1993
The Skateboard Kid · as Rip (voice)
1992
Fievel's American Tails · as Tiger (voice)
1992
Almost Pregnant · as Dr. BeckhardSur Plex
1992
Munchie · as Munchie (voice)
1992
The Magic Voyage · as Christopher ColumbusSur Plex
1991
1991
The Ren & Stimpy Show · as The Big Kahuna (voice)
1991
Rugrats · as Director (voice)
1991
Driving Me Crazy · as Mr. B
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210 · as Magic Morton
1990
1990
1990
Evening Shade · as Paolo
1990
Wake, Rattle & Roll · as Lippy The Lion & Hardy Har Har
1990
Loose Cannons · as Harry 'the Hippo' Gutterman
1989
All Dogs Go to Heaven · as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
1989
Happily Ever After · as The Looking Glass (voice)
1989
1989
1988
Oliver & Company · as Fagin (voice)
1988
1987
Un tassinaro a New York · as Capitano T. Favretto
1987
Going Bananas · as Big Bad Joe Hopkins
1987
Spaceballs · as Pizza The Hutt (voice)
1987
21 Jump Street · as Uncle NickSur Plex
1987
Married... with Children · as Floyd The Dog (voice)
1986
An American Tail · as Tiger (voice)
1986
Easy Street · as Chef Vito
1986
Haunted Honeymoon · as Aunt Kate Abbot
1985
1984
Johnny Dangerously · as The Pope
1984
Cannonball Run II · as Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
1984
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joan Collins · as Senor Dominick De La Relentus
1983
Happy · as Roger Hanover
1982
1982
The Secret of NIMH · as Jeremy (voice)
1982
Baryshnikov in Hollywood · as The Producer
1981
The Cannonball Run · as Victor
1981
History of the World: Part I · as Emperor Nero
1980
1980
Wholly Moses! · as Shadrach
1980
1980
Fatso · as Dominick Dinapoli
1979
Hot Stuff · as Ernie Fortunato
1979
The Muppet Movie · as Bernie The Agent
1978
The Cheap Detective · as Pepe Damascus
1978
1978
The End · as Marlon Borunki
1977
Sextette · as Dan Turner
1977
The World's Greatest Lover · as Adolph Zitz
1976
The Jacksons · as El Mismo
1976
Silent Movie · as Dom Bell
1975
1975
1974
Only with Married Men · as Murray West
1974
Blazing Saddles · as Buddy Bizarre
1973
Lotsa Luck · as Stanley Belmont
1972
The Roman Holidays · as Mr. Evictus (voice)
1972
Every Little Crook and Nanny · as Mario Azzecca
1972
Evil Roy Slade · as Logan Delp
1971
1970
The Twelve Chairs · as Father Fyodor
1970
Norwood · as Bill Bird
1970
Arnie · as Cast
1970
All My Children · as Police Officer
1969
1968
1968
What's So Bad About Feeling Good? · as J. Gardner Monroe
1967
The Busy Body · as Kurt Brock
1967
1966
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. · as Stanley Umlaut
1966
The Glass Bottom Boat · as Julius Pritter
1965
1965
1964
Fail Safe · as Tsgt. Collins
1964
Diary of a Bachelor · as Marvin Rollins
1964
1948